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Port Of Nouakchott Seaport - Mauritania Information And Characteristics Port Information

Nouakchott Seaport located on the North Atlantic Ocean in the Mauritania Country (West Africa). The Nouakchott Port is the largest port of Country, linking Africa, Europe and America. 

The Port handles Dry Cargo, Liquid Cargo & Containerized Cargo. 

ISPS LEVEL: 1 (Certified since 2014)

Cargo handling : Imports include wheat, cement, clinker, flour, sugar, semolina, milk, containers and general equipment. Exports include plaster, animal skins and fish.

  • Current total wharf length: 450 m
  • Draught: berth from 9.8 to 11.2 m
  • Storage yard area: 160,000m2     
  • Warehouse: 8,000m2        
  • Storage capacity (containers): 1,318 TEU

UN Locator Code

MRNKC


Port Details

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Details latest Port information Nouakchott Port

Port

Nouakchott Seaport


UN Locator Code

MRNKC


Location

17.989°
-16.0305°


Anchorage Area

Depth at anchorage: From 18 to 20 meters
Tidal restricted. Berthing/sailing possible by night with pilot overcharge


Pilot boarding

Required


Maneuvering time from Anchorage to Berth

Half Hours


VHF Channel Number

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Water Density

1.025 / 1.026


Weather

- Strong swell from January to March
- Heavy rain from August to September


BA Charts required

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Stevedoring Working Hrs

Working times: Normal working hours: From 08h00 to 20h00
Overtime: From 20h00 to 02h00 + Week-End

Cargo Operations: 24/7, 365 days/year
Except religious holidays ::
1) Aid El Fitr
2) Aid Kebir
3) Aid Mawloud,
4) Independence


Tide

NA


Discharge Facility

By Ships Crane


Vessel Age Permitted

NA


Minimum Crane Outreach

NA


Ship Security

ISPS Level:

Police Boat: No


Night Navigation

Night navigation allowed?: No


Day Navigation Restriction


Vessel husbandry services & general information

medical facility for crew: Yes

Bunker supply: Yes

Ship supply: Yes

Fresh water supply: Yes

Garbage removal facility: Yes

Sludge removal facility: Yes

Repairing workshop availability: Yes

Sign On-Off permitted: Yes

Nearest International Airport:
Distance KM from port :

Nearest Domestic Airport:
Distance KM from port :

Ship sanitation certificate renewal: Yes


Port equipment information

Shore crane: Yes

Shore grab: Yes

Forklift: Yes

Container Lifter: Yes


Warehouse & Open Storege

Covered Warehouse Area: Yes

Open Storage Area: Yes


Cargo Connectivity

Land: Yes

Rail: Yes


Dry Docking

Dry Docking Available: Yes

Note : The Port Information, Restrictions updated are current & and can be changed without any prior intimation by authority. We shall not be responsible for any.

Terminal Details and information of Nouakchott Port

Shore Crane
Berth No LOA(Mrts) Beam(Mtrs) Draft(Mtrs) DWT Qty SWL Cargo Handled
Terminal
01 148,5 - 8.50 - NA NA Multipurpose
02 169,5 - 9.50 - - - Multipurpose
03 190.0 - 9.50 NA NA NA Multipurpose
04 225 - 11.2 - NA NA Multipurpose
05 225.00 - 11.20 - NA NA Priority given to RoRo & container ships
06 225 - - - - - Not in use / For launch & supply boats only
07 225 - - - - - Not in use / For launch & supply boats only
PAP 120.00 - 9.00 - - - Petroleum Products / LPG

Note : The Port Information, Restrictions updated are current & and can be changed without any prior intimation by authority. We shall not be responsible for any.

Port Information and Characteristics of Nouakchott Seaport - Mauritania


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