Sierra Leone

Port of Freetown (SL FNA)

Sierra Leone
Port of Freetown, Sierra Leone © mifl68 · CC BY 2.0
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
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #330
  • 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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