Port of Burutu (NGBUR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Burutu (UN/LOCODE NGBUR) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. It sits at 5.3500° N, 5.5000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.8 m, an anchorage depth near 7 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Nigeria
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Burutu
Where is Port of Burutu located?
Port of Burutu is a seaport located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. Its coordinates are 5.3500° N, 5.5000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Burutu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Burutu is NGBUR — country code NG, location code BUR.
How deep is Port of Burutu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Burutu has a channel depth of about 4.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 7 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Burutu?
Port of Burutu reports a maximum draft of 4.9 m, a maximum length of 229 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Burutu require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Burutu.
What type of harbor is Port of Burutu?
Port of Burutu is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Burutu have?
Port of Burutu is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Burutu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46165), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →