Port of Warri (NGWAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Warri (UN/LOCODE NGWAR) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. It sits at 5.5167° N, 5.7333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.6 m, cargo pier depths around 6.6 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- 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 Warri
Where is Port of Warri located?
Port of Warri is a seaport located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. Its coordinates are 5.5167° N, 5.7333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Warri?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Warri is NGWAR — country code NG, location code WAR.
How deep is Port of Warri?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Warri has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.6 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Warri?
Port of Warri reports a maximum draft of 6.4 m, a maximum length of 250 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Warri require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Warri.
What type of harbor is Port of Warri?
Port of Warri is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Warri have?
Port of Warri is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Warri are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46170), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →