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
- 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 NOUADHIBOU port (MRNDB) — Mauritania
Key information on NOUADHIBOU Port.
NOUADHIBOU (UN/Locode: MRNDB), Mauritania is a seaport located at approximately 20.90900° N, -17.04150° E.
What type of vessels NOUADHIBOU Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (53.03%), Other (36.36%), Tanker (9.09%) and Passenger (1.52%).
Where is NOUADHIBOU Port located?
Coordinates: 20.90900° N, -17.04150° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at NOUADHIBOU Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 17.1m - 18.2m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 16.15 m.
What restrictions apply at NOUADHIBOU Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: apply 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: not 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 NOUADHIBOU Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 300; max beam: 50; max draft: 18.5; max DWT: 209,240; max GT: 113085; max NT: 69533; min LOA: 23; min draft: 2.56; min DWT: 111; min GT: 287; min NT: 590 and build year: 1977.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | MRNDB |
| Latitude / Longitude | 20.91º, -17.04º |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Channel Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 17.1m - 18.2m |
| Oil Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 16.15 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
