Port of Port Harcourt (NGPHC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Harcourt (UN/LOCODE NGPHC) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. It sits at 4.7667° N, 7.0000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11.5 m, an anchorage depth near 14.6 m, cargo pier depths around 10.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- 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 Port Harcourt
Where is Port of Port Harcourt located?
Port of Port Harcourt is a seaport located in Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. Its coordinates are 4.7667° N, 7.0000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Harcourt?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Harcourt is NGPHC — country code NG, location code PHC.
How deep is Port of Port Harcourt?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Harcourt has a channel depth of about 11.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 14.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 10.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Harcourt?
Port of Port Harcourt reports a maximum draft of 8.9 m, a maximum length of 199.9 m, a maximum beam of 36 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Harcourt require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Harcourt.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Harcourt?
Port of Port Harcourt is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Harcourt have?
Port of Port Harcourt is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Harcourt are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46210), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →