Port of Kpeme (TGKPE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kpeme (UN/LOCODE TGKPE) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Togo, on the Bight of Benin. It sits at 6.2000° N, 1.5167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 16 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Togo
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kpeme
Where is Port of Kpeme located?
Port of Kpeme is a seaport located in Togo, on the Bight of Benin. Its coordinates are 6.2000° N, 1.5167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kpeme?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kpeme is TGKPE — country code TG, location code KPE.
How deep is Port of Kpeme?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kpeme has a channel depth of about 16 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kpeme?
Port of Kpeme reports a maximum draft of 11.8 m, a maximum length of 199.9 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kpeme require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kpeme.
What type of harbor is Port of Kpeme?
Port of Kpeme is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kpeme have?
Port of Kpeme is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kpeme are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46095), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →