Port of Port Gentil (GAPOG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Gentil (UN/LOCODE GAPOG) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Gabon, on the Gulf of Guinea. It sits at 0.7000° S, 8.8000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 27 m, an anchorage depth near 30 m, cargo pier depths around 9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Gabon
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Gentil
Where is Port of Port Gentil located?
Port of Port Gentil is a seaport located in Gabon, on the Gulf of Guinea. Its coordinates are 0.7000° S, 8.8000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Gentil?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Gentil is GAPOG — country code GA, location code POG.
How deep is Port of Port Gentil?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Gentil has a channel depth of about 27 m, an anchorage depth of about 30 m, cargo pier depths of about 9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Gentil?
Port of Port Gentil reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 210 m, a maximum beam of 37.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Gentil require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Gentil.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Gentil?
Port of Port Gentil is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Gentil have?
Port of Port Gentil is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Gentil are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46440), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →