Port of Buchanan (LRUCN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Buchanan (UN/LOCODE LRUCN) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Liberia, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 5.8667° N, 10.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Liberia
UN/LOCODE
LRUCN
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
5.8667° N, 10.0667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
20.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
12.8 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Liberia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterNo / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
52 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Buchanan

Where is Port of Buchanan located?

Port of Buchanan is a seaport located in Liberia, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 5.8667° N, 10.0667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Buchanan?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Buchanan is LRUCN — country code LR, location code UCN.

How deep is Port of Buchanan?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Buchanan has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Buchanan?

Port of Buchanan reports a maximum draft of 12.8 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Buchanan require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Buchanan.

What type of harbor is Port of Buchanan?

Port of Buchanan is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Buchanan have?

Port of Buchanan is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Buchanan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45950), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →