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.
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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Senegal
Services & Restrictions
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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 →