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: Moderate
- Railway type: Medium
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 WALVIS BAY port (NAWVB) — Namibia
Key information on WALVIS BAY Port.
WALVIS BAY (UN/Locode: NAWVB), Namibia is a seaport located at approximately -22.94000° N, 14.50200° E.
What type of vessels WALVIS BAY Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (38.81%), Other (35.99%), Tanker (16.74%) and Passenger (8.45%).
Where is WALVIS BAY Port located?
Coordinates: -22.94000° N, 14.50200° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at WALVIS BAY Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 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 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 12.08 m.
What restrictions apply at WALVIS BAY Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; 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; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What vessel types and sizes do WALVIS BAY 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: 511; max beam: 75; max draft: 22.62; max DWT: 316,373; max GT: 236080; max NT: 116356; min LOA: 4; min draft: 2.74; min DWT: 68; min GT: 65; min NT: 98 and build year: 1964.
Who are the ship agents at WALVIS BAY Port?
Ship agents include CFS NAMIBIA CC.
Who are the ship suppliers at WALVIS BAY Port?
Ship suppliers include Stem Fuels.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | NAWVB |
| Latitude / Longitude | -22.94º, 14.50º |
| Country | Namibia |
| Channel Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12.08 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
