Port of Boosaaso (SOBSA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Boosaaso (UN/LOCODE SOBSA) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Somalia, on the Gulf of Aden. It sits at 11.2833° N, 49.1833° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m.
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
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Somalia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Boosaaso
Where is Port of Boosaaso located?
Port of Boosaaso is a seaport located in Somalia, on the Gulf of Aden. Its coordinates are 11.2833° N, 49.1833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Boosaaso?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Boosaaso is SOBSA — country code SO, location code BSA.
How deep is Port of Boosaaso?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Boosaaso has an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Boosaaso?
Port of Boosaaso is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Boosaaso are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47830), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →