Senegal

Port of Dakar (SN DKR)

Senegal
Port of Dakar, Senegal © KaBa (KaaBaa) · CC BY 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE SN DKR
Coordinates 14.6833, -17.4333 (14°41′N 17°26′W)
Nearest city Dakar
Body of water North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 14 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Oil terminal depth 4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #144
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 150.67

Located in Senegal, the port of Dakar serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Dakar has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Dakar work with a channel depth of 11.0 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Dakar located?
Dakar is a seaport in Senegal.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dakar?
The UN/LOCODE for Dakar is SN DKR.
What is the channel depth at Dakar?
The channel depth at Dakar is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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