Nigeria

Port of Tin Can Island (NG TIN)

Nigeria
Port information
UN/LOCODE NG TIN
Coordinates 6.3500, 3.3500 (6°21′N 3°21′E)
Body of water Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
Harbor
Harbor size Very small
Harbor type River, natural
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 1.5 m
Channel depth 9.4 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
Rail connection No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #318
  • 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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