Port of Benti (GNBTY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Benti (UN/LOCODE GNBTY) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Guinea, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 9.1667° N, 13.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Guinea
UN/LOCODE
GNBTY
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
9.1667° N, 13.2000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Guinea

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Benti (GNBTY)
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Distance
36 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Benti

Where is Port of Benti located?

Port of Benti is a seaport located in Guinea, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 9.1667° N, 13.2000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Benti?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Benti is GNBTY — country code GN, location code BTY.

How deep is Port of Benti?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Benti has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Benti require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Benti.

What type of harbor is Port of Benti?

Port of Benti is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Benti have?

Port of Benti is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Benti are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45857), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →