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.

Country
Mauritania
UN/LOCODE
MRNDB
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
20.9167° N, 17.0500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Channel Depth
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
17.1 m
Tidal Range
2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Mauritania

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterNo / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Nouadhibou (MRNDB)
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Distance
179 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →