Port of St Louis (SNXLS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of St Louis (UN/LOCODE SNXLS) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Senegal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 16.0167° N, 16.5167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Senegal
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of St Louis
Where is Port of St Louis located?
Port of St Louis is a seaport located in Senegal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 16.0167° N, 16.5167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of St Louis?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of St Louis is SNXLS — country code SN, location code XLS.
How deep is Port of St Louis?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of St Louis has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of St Louis require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of St Louis.
What type of harbor is Port of St Louis?
Port of St Louis is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of St Louis have?
Port of St Louis is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of St Louis are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45818), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →