Port of Sekondi (GHSEK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Sekondi (UN/LOCODE GHSEK) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Ghana, on the Gulf of Guinea. It sits at 4.9500° N, 1.7000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Ghana
UN/LOCODE
GHSEK
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
4.9500° N, 1.7000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
4.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Ghana

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
4 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sekondi

Where is Port of Sekondi located?

Port of Sekondi is a seaport located in Ghana, on the Gulf of Guinea. Its coordinates are 4.9500° N, 1.7000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sekondi?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sekondi is GHSEK — country code GH, location code SEK.

How deep is Port of Sekondi?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sekondi has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Sekondi?

Port of Sekondi is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Sekondi have?

Port of Sekondi is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Sekondi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46045), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →