Senegal

Port of Dakar (SN DKR)

UN/LOCODE
SN DKR
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Dakar
Body of water
North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Senegal
Port of Dakar, Senegal © KaBa (KaaBaa) · CC BY 3.0
Port information
Coordinates
14.6833, -17.4333 (14°41′N 17°26′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
2 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
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Mediterranean mooring Oil terminal
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
#144
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #144
150.67
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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