Port of Cotonou (BJCOO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cotonou (UN/LOCODE BJCOO) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Benin, on the Bight of Benin. It sits at 6.3500° N, 2.4333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 13 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Benin
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cotonou
Where is Port of Cotonou located?
Port of Cotonou is a seaport located in Benin, on the Bight of Benin. Its coordinates are 6.3500° N, 2.4333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cotonou?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cotonou is BJCOO — country code BJ, location code COO.
How deep is Port of Cotonou?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cotonou has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 13 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Cotonou?
Port of Cotonou reports a maximum draft of 10 m, a maximum beam of 35 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Cotonou require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cotonou.
What type of harbor is Port of Cotonou?
Port of Cotonou is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cotonou have?
Port of Cotonou is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cotonou are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46110), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →