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
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 NOUAKCHOTT port (MRNKC) — Mauritania
Key information on NOUAKCHOTT Port.
NOUAKCHOTT (UN/Locode: MRNKC), Mauritania is a seaport located at approximately 17.98900° N, -16.03050° E.
What type of vessels NOUAKCHOTT Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (75.56%), Other (13.33%), Tanker (10%) and Passenger (1.11%).
Where is NOUAKCHOTT Port located?
Coordinates: 17.98900° N, -16.03050° E.
What restrictions apply at NOUAKCHOTT Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do NOUAKCHOTT Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 243; max beam: 32; max draft: 13.5; max DWT: 64,009; max GT: 56642; max NT: 21570; min LOA: 23; min beam: 6; min draft: 1.5; min DWT: 105; min GT: 253; min NT: 143 and build year: 1989.
Who are the ship agents at NOUAKCHOTT Port?
Ship agents include Baden Agency LLC.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | MRNKC |
| Latitude / Longitude | 17.99º, -16.03º |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Channel Depth | - |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | - |
| Cargo Pier Depth | - |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | - |
| Harbour Type | - |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | - |
