Sierra Leone

Port of Freetown (SL FNA)

UN/LOCODE
SL FNA
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
7.9 m
Nearest city
Freetown
Body of water
North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Sierra Leone
Port of Freetown, Sierra Leone © mifl68 · CC BY 2.0
Port information
Coordinates
8.5000, -13.2333 (8°30′N 13°14′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
3 m
Anchorage depth
14 m
Cargo pier depth
9.4 m
Oil terminal depth
11 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
37.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Moderate Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#330
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #330
59.39
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 59.39

Freetown operates as a working harbor in Sierra Leone, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Freetown. Draft at the approach to Freetown is constrained by a 7.9 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Freetown located?
Freetown is a seaport in Sierra Leone.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Freetown?
The UN/LOCODE for Freetown is SL FNA.
What is the channel depth at Freetown?
The channel depth at Freetown is 7.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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