Port of Porto Amboim (AOPBN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Porto Amboim (UN/LOCODE AOPBN) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Angola, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 10.7333° S, 13.7500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 22 m, cargo pier depths around 10 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Angola
UN/LOCODE
AOPBN
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
10.7333° S, 13.7500° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
22 m
Cargo Pier Depth
10 m
Max Vessel Length
146 m
Tidal Range
1.3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
South Atlantic Ocean
Region
Angola

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / No
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Anchorage

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Distance
28 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Porto Amboim

Where is Port of Porto Amboim located?

Port of Porto Amboim is a seaport located in Angola, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 10.7333° S, 13.7500° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Porto Amboim?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Porto Amboim is AOPBN — country code AO, location code PBN.

How deep is Port of Porto Amboim?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Porto Amboim has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 22 m, cargo pier depths of about 10 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Porto Amboim?

Port of Porto Amboim reports a maximum length of 146 m, a maximum beam of 22.6 m for vessels calling at the port.

What type of harbor is Port of Porto Amboim?

Port of Porto Amboim is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Porto Amboim have?

Port of Porto Amboim is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Porto Amboim are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46570), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →