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.

Country
Somalia
UN/LOCODE
SOBSA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
11.2833° N, 49.1833° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Small
World Water Body
Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
Region
Somalia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown

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Port of Boosaaso (SOBSA)
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Distance
171 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →