Port of M'bya Oil Terminal (GAMBY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of M'bya Oil Terminal (UN/LOCODE GAMBY) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Gabon, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 3.8833° S, 10.9333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 30 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.

Country
Gabon
UN/LOCODE
GAMBY
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
3.8833° S, 10.9333° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
30 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
28 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
South Atlantic Ocean
Region
Gabon

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterNo / No
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesNo
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo

Route Calculator & Transit Estimator

Port of M'bya Oil Terminal (GAMBY)
View Port of Dussafu Terminal

Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.

Distance
23 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

B2B Freight Quote — Port of M'bya Oil Terminal

Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from M'bya Oil Terminal (GAMBY) via trusted logistics partners.

Get a Freight Quote
Partner Services

Customs, insurance & warehousing near Gabon.

Explore Options

Frequently Asked Questions about Port of M'bya Oil Terminal

Where is Port of M'bya Oil Terminal located?

Port of M'bya Oil Terminal is a seaport located in Gabon, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 3.8833° S, 10.9333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of M'bya Oil Terminal?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of M'bya Oil Terminal is GAMBY — country code GA, location code MBY.

How deep is Port of M'bya Oil Terminal?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of M'bya Oil Terminal has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 30 m.

Does Port of M'bya Oil Terminal require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of M'bya Oil Terminal.

What type of harbor is Port of M'bya Oil Terminal?

Port of M'bya Oil Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of M'bya Oil Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46454), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →