Port of Pointe Noire (CGPNR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pointe Noire (UN/LOCODE CGPNR) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Congo (Brazzaville), on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 4.7833° S, 11.8333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11.5 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Congo
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Pointe Noire
Where is Port of Pointe Noire located?
Port of Pointe Noire is a seaport located in Congo (Brazzaville), on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 4.7833° S, 11.8333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pointe Noire?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pointe Noire is CGPNR — country code CG, location code PNR.
How deep is Port of Pointe Noire?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pointe Noire has a channel depth of about 11.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Pointe Noire?
Port of Pointe Noire reports a maximum draft of 16 m, a maximum length of 337 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Pointe Noire require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Pointe Noire.
What type of harbor is Port of Pointe Noire?
Port of Pointe Noire is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pointe Noire have?
Port of Pointe Noire is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pointe Noire are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46470), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →