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.

Country
Solomon Islands
UN/LOCODE
SBGZO
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
8.1000° S, 156.8500° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
1 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
15 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →