Port of Nouakchott (MRNKC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nouakchott (UN/LOCODE MRNKC) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Mauritania, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 18.0333° N, 16.0333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Mauritania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nouakchott
Where is Port of Nouakchott located?
Port of Nouakchott is a seaport located in Mauritania, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 18.0333° N, 16.0333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nouakchott?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nouakchott is MRNKC — country code MR, location code NKC.
How deep is Port of Nouakchott?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nouakchott has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Nouakchott?
Port of Nouakchott reports a maximum draft of 10.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Nouakchott require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nouakchott.
What type of harbor is Port of Nouakchott?
Port of Nouakchott is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nouakchott have?
Port of Nouakchott is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nouakchott are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45814), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →