Mauritania

Port of Nouadhibou (MR NDB)

Mauritania
Also known as: Etienne; Port Etienne
Port information
UN/LOCODE MR NDB
Coordinates 20.9167, -17.0500 (20°55′N 17°03′W)
Nearest city Nouâdhibou
Body of water North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 7.9 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Mediterranean mooring
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
  • 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
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