Port of Tin Can Island (NGTIN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tin Can Island (UN/LOCODE NGTIN) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. It sits at 6.3500° N, 3.3500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 8.2 m, cargo pier depths around 10.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tin Can Island
Where is Port of Tin Can Island located?
Port of Tin Can Island is a seaport located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. Its coordinates are 6.3500° N, 3.3500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tin Can Island?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tin Can Island is NGTIN — country code NG, location code TIN.
How deep is Port of Tin Can Island?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tin Can Island has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 8.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 10.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tin Can Island?
Port of Tin Can Island reports a maximum draft of 13.5 m, a maximum length of 277.3 m, a maximum beam of 40 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Tin Can Island require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tin Can Island.
What type of harbor is Port of Tin Can Island?
Port of Tin Can Island is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tin Can Island have?
Port of Tin Can Island is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tin Can Island are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46131), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →