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: Moderate
- Railway type: Medium
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 WALVIS BAY port (NAWVB) — Namibia
Key information on WALVIS BAY Port.
WALVIS BAY (UN/Locode: NAWVB), Namibia is a seaport located at approximately -22.94000° N, 14.50200° E.
What type of vessels WALVIS BAY Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (41.81%), Other (33.07%), Tanker (13.88%) and Passenger (11.23%).
Where is WALVIS BAY Port located?
Coordinates: -22.94000° N, 14.50200° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at WALVIS BAY Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 12.08 m.
What restrictions apply at WALVIS BAY Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; 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; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What vessel types and sizes do WALVIS BAY Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 75; max draft: 22.62; max DWT: 316,373; max GT: 243515; max NT: 108203; min LOA: 4; min beam: 2; min draft: 2; min DWT: 155; min GT: 161; min NT: 61 and build year: 1953.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | NAWVB |
| Latitude / Longitude | -22.94º, 14.50º |
| Country | Namibia |
| Channel Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12.08 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
