Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal (NGUKP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal (UN/LOCODE NGUKP) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. It sits at 5.7333° N, 4.8333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.
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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Nigeria
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal
Where is Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal located?
Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal is a seaport located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. Its coordinates are 5.7333° N, 4.8333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal is NGUKP — country code NG, location code UKP.
How deep is Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal?
Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal reports a maximum draft of 21 m, a maximum length of 337 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal.
What type of harbor is Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal?
Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46171), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →