Port of Dakar (SNDKR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dakar (UN/LOCODE SNDKR) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Senegal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 14.6833° N, 17.4333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Senegal
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dakar
Where is Port of Dakar located?
Port of Dakar is a seaport located in Senegal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 14.6833° N, 17.4333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dakar?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dakar is SNDKR — country code SN, location code DKR.
How deep is Port of Dakar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dakar has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Dakar require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Dakar.
What type of harbor is Port of Dakar?
Port of Dakar is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Dakar have?
Port of Dakar is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dakar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45820), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →