Port of Abidjan (CIABJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Abidjan (UN/LOCODE CIABJ) is a large canal or lake harbor located in Cote D'Ivoire, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 5.2500° N, 4.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 13.5 m, an anchorage depth near 40 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Ivory Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Abidjan
Where is Port of Abidjan located?
Port of Abidjan is a seaport located in Cote D'Ivoire, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 5.2500° N, 4.0167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Abidjan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Abidjan is CIABJ — country code CI, location code ABJ.
How deep is Port of Abidjan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Abidjan has a channel depth of about 13.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 40 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Abidjan?
Port of Abidjan reports a maximum draft of 9.5 m, a maximum length of 280 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Abidjan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Abidjan.
What type of harbor is Port of Abidjan?
Port of Abidjan is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Abidjan have?
Port of Abidjan is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Abidjan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46000), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →