Port of Lobito (AOLOB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lobito (UN/LOCODE AOLOB) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Angola, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 12.3333° S, 13.5667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.3 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 14.7 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Angola
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lobito
Where is Port of Lobito located?
Port of Lobito is a seaport located in Angola, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 12.3333° S, 13.5667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lobito?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lobito is AOLOB — country code AO, location code LOB.
How deep is Port of Lobito?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lobito has a channel depth of about 18.3 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 14.7 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Lobito?
Port of Lobito reports a maximum draft of 10.3 m, a maximum length of 275 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Lobito require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lobito.
What type of harbor is Port of Lobito?
Port of Lobito is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lobito have?
Port of Lobito is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lobito are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →