Port of Gizo Harbor (SBGZO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gizo Harbor (UN/LOCODE SBGZO) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Solomon Islands, on the Solomon Sea. It sits at 8.1000° S, 156.8500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Solomon Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Solomon Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gizo Harbor
Where is Port of Gizo Harbor located?
Port of Gizo Harbor is a seaport located in Solomon Islands, on the Solomon Sea. Its coordinates are 8.1000° S, 156.8500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gizo Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gizo Harbor is SBGZO — country code SB, location code GZO.
How deep is Port of Gizo Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gizo Harbor has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Gizo Harbor require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Gizo Harbor, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Gizo Harbor?
Port of Gizo Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gizo Harbor have?
Port of Gizo Harbor is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gizo Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56970), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →