Port of Libreville (GALBV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Libreville (UN/LOCODE GALBV) is a medium open roadstead harbor located in Gabon, on the Gulf of Guinea. It sits at 0.3833° N, 9.4500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 8 m, cargo pier depths around 3 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes anchorage 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Gabon
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Libreville
Where is Port of Libreville located?
Port of Libreville is a seaport located in Gabon, on the Gulf of Guinea. Its coordinates are 0.3833° N, 9.4500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Libreville?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Libreville is GALBV — country code GA, location code LBV.
How deep is Port of Libreville?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Libreville has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 8 m, cargo pier depths of about 3 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Libreville?
Port of Libreville reports a maximum draft of 2 m, a maximum length of 76 m, a maximum beam of 17.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Libreville require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Libreville.
What type of harbor is Port of Libreville?
Port of Libreville is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Libreville have?
Port of Libreville is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Libreville are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46430), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →