Port of Nouadhibou (MRNDB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nouadhibou (UN/LOCODE MRNDB) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Mauritania, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 20.9167° N, 17.0500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 17.1 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Mauritania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nouadhibou
Where is Port of Nouadhibou located?
Port of Nouadhibou is a seaport located in Mauritania, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 20.9167° N, 17.0500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nouadhibou?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nouadhibou is MRNDB — country code MR, location code NDB.
How deep is Port of Nouadhibou?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nouadhibou has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 17.1 m.
Does Port of Nouadhibou require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nouadhibou.
What type of harbor is Port of Nouadhibou?
Port of Nouadhibou is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nouadhibou have?
Port of Nouadhibou is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nouadhibou are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45812), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →