Port of Cap Lopez (GACLZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cap Lopez (UN/LOCODE GACLZ) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Gabon, on the Gulf of Guinea. It sits at 0.6333° S, 8.7167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 30 m, an anchorage depth near 30 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Gabon
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cap Lopez
Where is Port of Cap Lopez located?
Port of Cap Lopez is a seaport located in Gabon, on the Gulf of Guinea. Its coordinates are 0.6333° S, 8.7167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cap Lopez?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cap Lopez is GACLZ — country code GA, location code CLZ.
How deep is Port of Cap Lopez?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cap Lopez has a channel depth of about 30 m, an anchorage depth of about 30 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Cap Lopez?
Port of Cap Lopez reports a maximum draft of 20.5 m, a maximum length of 340 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Cap Lopez require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cap Lopez.
What type of harbor is Port of Cap Lopez?
Port of Cap Lopez is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cap Lopez have?
Port of Cap Lopez is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cap Lopez are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46445), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →