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
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 LIBREVILLE port (GALBV) — Gabon
Key information on LIBREVILLE Port.
LIBREVILLE (UN/Locode: GALBV), Gabon is a seaport located at approximately 0.39800° N, 9.43800° E.
What type of vessels LIBREVILLE Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (65.96%), Tanker (17.02%) and Other (17.02%).
Where is LIBREVILLE Port located?
Coordinates: 0.39800° N, 9.43800° E.
- OWENDO — UN/Locode: GAOWE — 0.28650° N, 9.49850° E
What are the key facilities and depths at LIBREVILLE Port?
Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 1.8m - 3m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 1.8m - 3m and maximum draft approx. 10 m.
What restrictions apply at LIBREVILLE Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: not available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do LIBREVILLE Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 222; max beam: 32; max draft: 13.3; max DWT: 63,656; max GT: 59217; max NT: 21606; min LOA: 10; min beam: 5; min draft: 3.48; min DWT: 805; min GT: 548; min NT: 423 and build year: 1979.
Who are the ship suppliers at LIBREVILLE Port?
Ship suppliers include General Maritime Company SARL.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GALBV |
| Latitude / Longitude | 0.40º, 9.44º |
| Country | Gabon |
| Channel Depth | 1.8m - 3m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 1.8m - 3m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 10 |
Nearby Ports
| Port name | Latitude / Longitude |
|---|---|
| GAOWE | 0.29º, 9.50º |
| Harbour Type | Open Roadstead |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
