Port of Walvis Bay (NAWVB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Walvis Bay (UN/LOCODE NAWVB) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Namibia, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 22.9500° S, 14.5000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 24.9 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Namibia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Walvis Bay
Where is Port of Walvis Bay located?
Port of Walvis Bay is a seaport located in Namibia, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 22.9500° S, 14.5000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Walvis Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Walvis Bay is NAWVB — country code NA, location code WVB.
How deep is Port of Walvis Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Walvis Bay has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 24.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 16 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Walvis Bay?
Port of Walvis Bay reports a maximum length of 335.6 m, a maximum beam of 48.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Walvis Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Walvis Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Walvis Bay?
Port of Walvis Bay is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Walvis Bay have?
Port of Walvis Bay is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Walvis Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46640), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →