Port of Luderitz Bay (NALUD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Luderitz Bay (UN/LOCODE NALUD) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Namibia, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 26.6500° S, 15.1500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.1 m, an anchorage depth near 20 m, cargo pier depths around 6.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Namibia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Luderitz Bay
Where is Port of Luderitz Bay located?
Port of Luderitz Bay is a seaport located in Namibia, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 26.6500° S, 15.1500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Luderitz Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Luderitz Bay is NALUD — country code NA, location code LUD.
How deep is Port of Luderitz Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Luderitz Bay has a channel depth of about 6.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 20 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.1 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Luderitz Bay?
Port of Luderitz Bay reports a maximum draft of 8.1 m, a maximum length of 150 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Luderitz Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Luderitz Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Luderitz Bay?
Port of Luderitz Bay is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Luderitz Bay have?
Port of Luderitz Bay is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Luderitz Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46650), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →