Port of Bissau (GWOXB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bissau (UN/LOCODE GWOXB) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Guinea-Bissau, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 11.8667° N, 15.6333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Guinea Bissau
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bissau
Where is Port of Bissau located?
Port of Bissau is a seaport located in Guinea-Bissau, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 11.8667° N, 15.6333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bissau?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bissau is GWOXB — country code GW, location code OXB.
How deep is Port of Bissau?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bissau has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Bissau?
Port of Bissau reports a maximum beam of 36 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Bissau require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bissau.
What type of harbor is Port of Bissau?
Port of Bissau is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bissau have?
Port of Bissau is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bissau are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45838), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →