Port of Banjul (GMBJL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Banjul (UN/LOCODE GMBJL) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in The Gambia, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 13.4500° N, 16.5667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Gambia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Banjul
Where is Port of Banjul located?
Port of Banjul is a seaport located in The Gambia, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 13.4500° N, 16.5667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Banjul?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Banjul is GMBJL — country code GM, location code BJL.
How deep is Port of Banjul?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Banjul has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Banjul?
Port of Banjul reports a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Banjul require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Banjul.
What type of harbor is Port of Banjul?
Port of Banjul is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Banjul have?
Port of Banjul is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Banjul are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45825), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →