Port of Palanca Terminal (AOPAT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Palanca Terminal (UN/LOCODE AOPAT) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Angola, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 6.9500° S, 12.4000° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 50 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.
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
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Angola
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Palanca Terminal
Where is Port of Palanca Terminal located?
Port of Palanca Terminal is a seaport located in Angola, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 6.9500° S, 12.4000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Palanca Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Palanca Terminal is AOPAT — country code AO, location code PAT.
How deep is Port of Palanca Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Palanca Terminal has an anchorage depth of about 50 m.
Does Port of Palanca Terminal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Palanca Terminal.
What type of harbor is Port of Palanca Terminal?
Port of Palanca Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Palanca Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46547), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →