Nigeria

Port of Tin Can Island (NG TIN)

UN/LOCODE
NG TIN
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
9.4 m
Body of water
Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
Nigeria
Port information
Coordinates
6.3500, 3.3500 (6°21′N 3°21′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
River, natural
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
1.5 m
Anchorage depth
8.2 m
Cargo pier depth
10.5 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
277.3 m × 40 m × 13.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Repairs: Moderate Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Container
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel
Ratings
#318
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #318
136.73
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 136.73

Tin Can Island operates as a working harbor in Nigeria, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as River, natural sets the scale of operations at Tin Can Island. Draft at the approach to Tin Can Island is constrained by a 9.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Tin Can Island located?
Tin Can Island is a seaport in Nigeria.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tin Can Island?
The UN/LOCODE for Tin Can Island is NG TIN.
What is the channel depth at Tin Can Island?
The channel depth at Tin Can Island is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
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