Port of Tema (GHTEM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tema (UN/LOCODE GHTEM) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Ghana, on the Gulf of Guinea. It sits at 5.6319° N, 0.0156° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 54 m, cargo pier depths around 19 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
- Small
- 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 Tema
Where is Port of Tema located?
Port of Tema is a seaport located in Ghana, on the Gulf of Guinea. Its coordinates are 5.6319° N, 0.0156° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tema?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tema is GHTEM — country code GH, location code TEM.
How deep is Port of Tema?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tema has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 54 m, cargo pier depths of about 19 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tema?
Port of Tema reports a maximum draft of 18.7 m, a maximum length of 366.3 m, a maximum beam of 51.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Tema require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tema.
What type of harbor is Port of Tema?
Port of Tema is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tema have?
Port of Tema is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tema are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46070), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →