Namibia

Port of Luderitz Bay (NA LUD)

UN/LOCODE
NA LUD
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
6.1 m
Nearest city
Lüderitz
Body of water
South Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Namibia
Port information
Also known as
Angra Pequena
Coordinates
-26.6500, 15.1500 (26°39′S 15°09′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
1.8 m
Anchorage depth
20 m
Cargo pier depth
6.1 m
Oil terminal depth
8.8 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
150 m × 8.1 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Provisions
Ratings
7.0
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 7.0

Luderitz Bay operates as a working harbor in Namibia, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Luderitz Bay. Draft at the approach to Luderitz Bay is constrained by a 6.1 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Luderitz Bay typically connects onward through Lüderitz.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Luderitz Bay located?
Luderitz Bay is a seaport in Namibia, near Lüderitz.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Luderitz Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Luderitz Bay is NA LUD.
What is the channel depth at Luderitz Bay?
The channel depth at Luderitz Bay is 6.1 m.
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