Somalia

Port of Berbera (SO BBO)

Somalia
Port of Berbera, Somalia © Lakmi00 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE SO BBO
Coordinates 10.4500, 45.0167 (10°27′N 45°01′E)
Nearest city Berbera
Body of water Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 17.1 m
Cargo pier depth 7.9 m
Oil terminal depth 7.9 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 8.8 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Repairs Limited
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fresh water
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 41.99

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Berbera located?
Berbera is a seaport in Somalia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Berbera?
The UN/LOCODE for Berbera is SO BBO.
What is the channel depth at Berbera?
The channel depth at Berbera is 11 m.
Nearby ports
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