Port of Banana (CDBNW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Banana (UN/LOCODE CDBNW) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Congo (Kinshasa), on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 5.9833° S, 12.3833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 5.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Congo
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Banana
Where is Port of Banana located?
Port of Banana is a seaport located in Congo (Kinshasa), on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 5.9833° S, 12.3833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Banana?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Banana is CDBNW — country code CD, location code BNW.
How deep is Port of Banana?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Banana has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 5.8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Banana?
Port of Banana reports a maximum draft of 5.5 m, a maximum length of 130 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Banana require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Banana.
What type of harbor is Port of Banana?
Port of Banana is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Banana have?
Port of Banana is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Banana are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46510), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →