Port of Forcados (NG FOR)
Nigeria
Also known as: Port Forcados
| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | NG FOR |
| Coordinates | 5.3667, 5.4333 (5°22′N 5°26′E) |
| Nearest city | Forcados |
| Body of water | Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | River, natural |
| Shelter | Fair |
| Tidal range | 3 m |
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
| Anchorage depth | 9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Max. vessel (L × B × draft) | 5.2 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Pilotage available | Yes |
| Tug assistance | No |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Repairs | None |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | No |
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Supplies
Fuel oil
Located in Nigeria, the port of Forcados serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Forcados has a Very small harbor of the River, natural type. Ships approaching Forcados work with a channel depth of 3.4 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Forcados located?
- Forcados is a seaport in Nigeria.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Forcados?
- The UN/LOCODE for Forcados is NG FOR.
- What is the channel depth at Forcados?
- The channel depth at Forcados is 3.4 m.
Nearby ports
- Burutu Nigeria 8 km
- Forcados Oil Terminal Nigeria 36 km
- Warri Nigeria 37 km
- Escravos Oil Terminal Nigeria 50 km
- Sea Eagle Terminal Nigeria 64 km
- Sapele Nigeria 65 km
- Koko Nigeria 71 km
- Ukpokiti Marine Terminal Nigeria 78 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 12124 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 5176 km
- Los Angeles USA 12683 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 5715 km
- Hamburg Germany 5375 km
- Santos Brazil 6484 km
- Durban South Africa 4778 km
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