Port of Karabane: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Karabane is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Senegal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 12.5667° N, 16.6667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Senegal
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
12.5667° N, 16.6667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Channel Depth
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Senegal

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Distance
31 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Karabane

Where is Port of Karabane located?

Port of Karabane is a seaport located in Senegal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 12.5667° N, 16.6667° W.

How deep is Port of Karabane?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Karabane has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.

Does Port of Karabane require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Karabane.

What type of harbor is Port of Karabane?

Port of Karabane is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Karabane have?

Port of Karabane is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Karabane are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45822), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →