Port of Walvis Bay (NA WVB)
Namibia
Also known as: Walvisbaai
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| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | NA WVB |
| Coordinates | -22.9500, 14.5000 (22°57′S 14°30′E) |
| Nearest city | Walvisbaai |
| Body of water | South Atlantic Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Small |
| Harbor type | Coastal, natural |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
| Channel depth | 14 m |
| Anchorage depth | 24.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 16 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 10 m |
| Max. vessel (L × B × draft) | 335.6 m × 48.2 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Pilotage available | Yes |
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Repairs | Moderate |
| Marine railway (slipway) | Medium |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Rail connection | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | No |
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile crane
Lifts over 100 t
Lifts up to 24 t
Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Engine supplies
Provisions
Ratings
Walvis Bay is a seaport on the coast of Namibia, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 14.0 m, a key limit on vessel draft. The port lies close to Walvisbaai, the nearest major population center.
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 12860 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 8382 km
- Los Angeles USA 15285 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 6898 km
- Hamburg Germany 8520 km
- Santos Brazil 6154 km
- Durban South Africa 1818 km
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