Port of Gamba Oil Terminal (GAGAX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Gamba Oil Terminal (UN/LOCODE GAGAX) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Gabon, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 2.8333° S, 10.0000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 25 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Gabon
UN/LOCODE
GAGAX
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
2.8333° S, 10.0000° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
25 m
Tidal Range
1.5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
23.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
South Atlantic Ocean
Region
Gabon

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterNo / No
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesNo
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Anchorage

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Port of Gamba Oil Terminal (GAGAX)
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Distance
22 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gamba Oil Terminal

Where is Port of Gamba Oil Terminal located?

Port of Gamba Oil Terminal is a seaport located in Gabon, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 2.8333° S, 10.0000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gamba Oil Terminal?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gamba Oil Terminal is GAGAX — country code GA, location code GAX.

How deep is Port of Gamba Oil Terminal?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gamba Oil Terminal has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 25 m.

Does Port of Gamba Oil Terminal require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gamba Oil Terminal.

What type of harbor is Port of Gamba Oil Terminal?

Port of Gamba Oil Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Gamba Oil Terminal have?

Port of Gamba Oil Terminal is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Gamba Oil Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46453), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →