Port of Laayoune (MAEUN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Laayoune (UN/LOCODE MAEUN) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Western Sahara, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 27.0833° N, 13.4333° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Spanish Sahara
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Laayoune
Where is Port of Laayoune located?
Port of Laayoune is a seaport located in Western Sahara, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 27.0833° N, 13.4333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Laayoune?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Laayoune is MAEUN — country code MA, location code EUN.
How deep is Port of Laayoune?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Laayoune has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Laayoune?
Port of Laayoune reports a maximum beam of 32 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Laayoune require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Laayoune.
What type of harbor is Port of Laayoune?
Port of Laayoune is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size.
What cargo facilities does Port of Laayoune have?
Port of Laayoune is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Laayoune are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45809), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →