Port of Takoradi (GHTKD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Takoradi (UN/LOCODE GHTKD) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Ghana, on the Gulf of Guinea. It sits at 4.8833° N, 1.7333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 16 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Ghana
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Takoradi
Where is Port of Takoradi located?
Port of Takoradi is a seaport located in Ghana, on the Gulf of Guinea. Its coordinates are 4.8833° N, 1.7333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Takoradi?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Takoradi is GHTKD — country code GH, location code TKD.
How deep is Port of Takoradi?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Takoradi has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 16 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Takoradi?
Port of Takoradi reports a maximum draft of 13.3 m, a maximum length of 225 m, a maximum beam of 36.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Takoradi require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Takoradi.
What type of harbor is Port of Takoradi?
Port of Takoradi is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Takoradi have?
Port of Takoradi is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Takoradi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46040), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →