Port of Forcados (NGFOR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Forcados (UN/LOCODE NGFOR) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. It sits at 5.3667° N, 5.4333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Nigeria
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Forcados
Where is Port of Forcados located?
Port of Forcados is a seaport located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. Its coordinates are 5.3667° N, 5.4333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Forcados?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Forcados is NGFOR — country code NG, location code FOR.
How deep is Port of Forcados?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Forcados has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Forcados?
Port of Forcados reports a maximum draft of 5.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Forcados require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Forcados.
What type of harbor is Port of Forcados?
Port of Forcados is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Forcados have?
Port of Forcados is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Forcados are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46160), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →