Port of Koko (NGKOK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Koko (UN/LOCODE NGKOK) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. It sits at 6.0000° N, 5.4667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.3 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Nigeria
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Koko
Where is Port of Koko located?
Port of Koko is a seaport located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. Its coordinates are 6.0000° N, 5.4667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Koko?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Koko is NGKOK — country code NG, location code KOK.
How deep is Port of Koko?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Koko has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.3 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Koko?
Port of Koko reports a maximum draft of 6.4 m, a maximum length of 140 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Koko require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Koko.
What type of harbor is Port of Koko?
Port of Koko is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Koko have?
Port of Koko is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Koko are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46140), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →