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 LUANDA port (AOLAD) — Angola
Key information on LUANDA Port.
LUANDA (UN/Locode: AOLAD), Angola is a seaport located at approximately -8.76650° N, 13.27300° E.
What type of vessels LUANDA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (46.84%), Other (34.94%), Tanker (17.22%) and Passenger (1.01%).
Where is LUANDA Port located?
Coordinates: -8.76650° N, 13.27300° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at LUANDA Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 12.02 m.
What restrictions apply at LUANDA 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 LUANDA 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: 399; max beam: 63; max draft: 24.72; max DWT: 190,326; max GT: 214286; max NT: 78834; min LOA: 20; min draft: 1.93; min DWT: 156; min GT: 297; min NT: 89 and build year: 1971.
Who are the ship suppliers at LUANDA Port?
Ship suppliers include Stem Fuels.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | AOLAD |
| Latitude / Longitude | -8.77º, 13.27º |
| Country | Angola |
| Channel Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 23.2m - OVER |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Oil Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12.02 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
