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 (74.89%), Tanker (12.56%), Other (10.31%) and Passenger (2.24%).
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: 330; max beam: 59; max draft: 20.83; max DWT: 299,998; max GT: 160007; max NT: 97430; min LOA: 13; min beam: 4; min draft: 2.4; min DWT: 95; min GT: 135; min NT: 100 and build year: 1969.
Who are the ship agents at DOUALA Port?
Ship agents include Baden Agency LLC.
Who are the ship suppliers at DOUALA Port?
Ship suppliers include General Maritime Company SARL, Stem Fuels and CLAY MARINE SERVICES + more.
Who are the service providers at DOUALA Port?
Service providers include Alpha Marine Shipping Services Ltd., Alfa Marine Electronics and Cameroon Diving Services Sarl.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| 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 |
