Port of Malabo (GQSSG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Malabo (UN/LOCODE GQSSG) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Equatorial Guinea, on the Gulf of Guinea. It sits at 3.7500° N, 8.7833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 29 m, cargo pier depths around 9.5 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Equatorial Guinea
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Malabo
Where is Port of Malabo located?
Port of Malabo is a seaport located in Equatorial Guinea, on the Gulf of Guinea. Its coordinates are 3.7500° N, 8.7833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Malabo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Malabo is GQSSG — country code GQ, location code SSG.
How deep is Port of Malabo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Malabo has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 29 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Malabo?
Port of Malabo reports a maximum draft of 8 m, a maximum length of 175 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Malabo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Malabo.
What type of harbor is Port of Malabo?
Port of Malabo is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Malabo have?
Port of Malabo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Malabo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →