Port of Freetown (SL FNA)
Sierra Leone
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| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | SL FNA |
| Coordinates | 8.5000, -13.2333 (8°30′N 13°14′W) |
| Nearest city | Freetown |
| Body of water | North Atlantic Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Small |
| Harbor type | Coastal, natural |
| Shelter | Fair |
| Tidal range | 3 m |
| Channel depth | 7.9 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 |
| Rail connection | No |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | Yes |
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Deck supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Engine supplies
Provisions
Ratings
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
- Shanghai China 13486 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 5090 km
- Los Angeles USA 10847 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 7429 km
- Hamburg Germany 5424 km
- Santos Brazil 5091 km
- Durban South Africa 6373 km
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