Port of Freetown (SLFNA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Freetown (UN/LOCODE SLFNA) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Sierra Leone, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 8.5000° N, 13.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sierra Leone
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Freetown
Where is Port of Freetown located?
Port of Freetown is a seaport located in Sierra Leone, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 8.5000° N, 13.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Freetown?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Freetown is SLFNA — country code SL, location code FNA.
How deep is Port of Freetown?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Freetown has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Freetown?
Port of Freetown reports a maximum beam of 37.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Freetown require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Freetown.
What type of harbor is Port of Freetown?
Port of Freetown is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Freetown have?
Port of Freetown is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Freetown are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45862), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →