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: Limited
- Drydock type: Small
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 CALABAR port (NGCBQ) — Nigeria
Key information on CALABAR Port.
CALABAR (UN/Locode: NGCBQ), Nigeria is a seaport located at approximately 4.97650° N, 8.32150° E.
What type of vessels CALABAR Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (50%), Cargo (37.5%), Other (9.38%) and Passenger (3.13%).
Where is CALABAR Port located?
Coordinates: 4.97650° N, 8.32150° E.
- ANTA — UN/Locode: NGANT — 4.54000° N, 8.25000° E
- KOLE TERMINAL — UN/Locode: CMKOL — 4.25000° N, 8.55000° E
- QUA IBOE — UN/Locode: NGQIB — 4.23000° N, 8.03000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at CALABAR Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 21.6m - 22.9m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 7 m.
What restrictions apply at CALABAR Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; 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: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do CALABAR Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 392; max beam: 36; max draft: 13.5; max DWT: 63,720; max GT: 36143; max NT: 21173; min LOA: 23; min beam: 8; min draft: 4.76; min DWT: 100; min GT: 961; min NT: 618 and build year: 1988.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | NGCBQ |
| Latitude / Longitude | 4.98º, 8.32º |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Channel Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 21.6m - 22.9m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 7 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
