Port of Pepel (SLPEP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pepel (UN/LOCODE SLPEP) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Sierra Leone, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 8.5833° N, 13.0500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sierra Leone
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Pepel
Where is Port of Pepel located?
Port of Pepel is a seaport located in Sierra Leone, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 8.5833° N, 13.0500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pepel?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pepel is SLPEP — country code SL, location code PEP.
How deep is Port of Pepel?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pepel has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Pepel require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Pepel.
What type of harbor is Port of Pepel?
Port of Pepel is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pepel have?
Port of Pepel is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pepel are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45865), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →