Port of Sapele (NGSPL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sapele (UN/LOCODE NGSPL) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. It sits at 5.9000° N, 5.6833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.3 m, cargo pier depths around 10.5 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
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Nigeria
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sapele
Where is Port of Sapele located?
Port of Sapele is a seaport located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. Its coordinates are 5.9000° N, 5.6833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sapele?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sapele is NGSPL — country code NG, location code SPL.
How deep is Port of Sapele?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sapele has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.3 m, cargo pier depths of about 10.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sapele?
Port of Sapele reports a maximum draft of 6.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Sapele require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sapele.
What type of harbor is Port of Sapele?
Port of Sapele is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sapele have?
Port of Sapele is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sapele are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →