Mauritania

Port of Nouadhibou (MR NDB)

UN/LOCODE
MR NDB
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
7.9 m
Nearest city
Nouâdhibou
Body of water
North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Mauritania
Port information
Also known as
Etienne; Port Etienne
Coordinates
20.9167, -17.0500 (20°55′N 17°03′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
2 m
Anchorage depth
9.4 m
Cargo pier depth
17.1 m
Oil terminal depth
11 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Large Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Mediterranean mooring Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel
Ratings
31.9
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 31.9

Nouadhibou operates as a working harbor in Mauritania, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Nouadhibou. Draft at the approach to Nouadhibou is constrained by a 7.9 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Nouadhibou typically connects onward through Nouâdhibou.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Nouadhibou located?
Nouadhibou is a seaport in Mauritania, near Nouâdhibou.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nouadhibou?
The UN/LOCODE for Nouadhibou is MR NDB.
What is the channel depth at Nouadhibou?
The channel depth at Nouadhibou is 7.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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