Port of Boma (CDBOA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Boma (UN/LOCODE CDBOA) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Congo (Kinshasa), on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 5.8500° S, 13.0500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Congo
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Boma
Where is Port of Boma located?
Port of Boma is a seaport located in Congo (Kinshasa), on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 5.8500° S, 13.0500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Boma?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Boma is CDBOA — country code CD, location code BOA.
How deep is Port of Boma?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Boma has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Boma?
Port of Boma reports a maximum draft of 7.2 m, a maximum length of 178.5 m, a maximum beam of 31.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Boma require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Boma.
What type of harbor is Port of Boma?
Port of Boma is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Boma have?
Port of Boma is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Boma are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46520), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →