Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Major
- Drydock type: Large
- Railway type: Large
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about DOUALA port (CMDLA) — Cameroon
Key information on DOUALA Port.
DOUALA (UN/Locode: CMDLA), Cameroon is a seaport located at approximately 4.04625° N, 9.70311° E.
What type of vessels DOUALA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (70.32%), Tanker (15.07%), Other (11.87%) and Passenger (2.74%).
Where is DOUALA Port located?
Coordinates: 4.04625° N, 9.70311° E.
- TIKO — UN/Locode: CMTKC — 4.06510° N, 9.39568° E
- LIMBE — UN/Locode: CMLIM — 4.00000° N, 9.13000° E
- LIMBOH — UN/Locode: CMLIT — 4.00300° N, 9.12500° E
What are the key facilities and depths at DOUALA Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Medium. Cranes: floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m; oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 8 m.
What restrictions apply at DOUALA Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do DOUALA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 359; max beam: 60; max draft: 21.53; max DWT: 297,936; max GT: 156651; max NT: 98944; min LOA: 13; min beam: 4; min draft: 2.4; min DWT: 95; min GT: 135; min NT: 100 and build year: 1969.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | CMDLA |
| Latitude / Longitude | 4.05º, 9.70º |
| Country | Cameroon |
| Channel Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Oil Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 8 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
