Port of Bonny (NGBON): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bonny (UN/LOCODE NGBON) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. It sits at 4.4500° N, 7.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 20 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Nigeria
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bonny
Where is Port of Bonny located?
Port of Bonny is a seaport located in Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. Its coordinates are 4.4500° N, 7.1667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bonny?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bonny is NGBON — country code NG, location code BON.
How deep is Port of Bonny?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bonny has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 20 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Bonny?
Port of Bonny reports a maximum draft of 12.2 m, a maximum length of 299.9 m, a maximum beam of 52 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Bonny require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bonny.
What type of harbor is Port of Bonny?
Port of Bonny is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bonny have?
Port of Bonny is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bonny are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46205), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →