Port of Okrika (NGOKR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Okrika (UN/LOCODE NGOKR) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. It sits at 4.7167° N, 7.0833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 8.8 m, an anchorage depth near 7 m, cargo pier depths around 9.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Nigeria
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Okrika
Where is Port of Okrika located?
Port of Okrika is a seaport located in Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. Its coordinates are 4.7167° N, 7.0833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Okrika?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Okrika is NGOKR — country code NG, location code OKR.
How deep is Port of Okrika?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Okrika has a channel depth of about 8.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 7 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Okrika?
Port of Okrika reports a maximum draft of 9 m, a maximum length of 200 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Okrika require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Okrika.
What type of harbor is Port of Okrika?
Port of Okrika is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Okrika have?
Port of Okrika is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Okrika are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46207), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →