Port of Berbera (SOBBO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Berbera (UN/LOCODE SOBBO) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Somalia, on the Gulf of Aden. It sits at 10.4500° N, 45.0167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Somalia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Berbera
Where is Port of Berbera located?
Port of Berbera is a seaport located in Somalia, on the Gulf of Aden. Its coordinates are 10.4500° N, 45.0167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Berbera?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Berbera is SOBBO — country code SO, location code BBO.
How deep is Port of Berbera?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Berbera has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Berbera?
Port of Berbera reports a maximum draft of 8.8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Berbera require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Berbera.
What type of harbor is Port of Berbera?
Port of Berbera is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Berbera have?
Port of Berbera is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Berbera are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47820), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →