Port of Calabar (NGCBQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Calabar (UN/LOCODE NGCBQ) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. It sits at 4.9667° N, 8.3167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7 m, cargo pier depths around 10 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Nigeria
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Calabar
Where is Port of Calabar located?
Port of Calabar is a seaport located in Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. Its coordinates are 4.9667° N, 8.3167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Calabar?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Calabar is NGCBQ — country code NG, location code CBQ.
How deep is Port of Calabar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Calabar has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7 m, cargo pier depths of about 10 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Calabar?
Port of Calabar reports a maximum draft of 7 m, a maximum length of 199.9 m, a maximum beam of 36 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Calabar require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Calabar.
What type of harbor is Port of Calabar?
Port of Calabar is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Calabar have?
Port of Calabar is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Calabar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46230), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →