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
- Drydock type: Small
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 CALABAR port (NGCBQ) — Nigeria
Key information on CALABAR Port.
CALABAR (UN/Locode: NGCBQ), Nigeria is a seaport located at approximately 4.97650° N, 8.32150° E.
What type of vessels CALABAR Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (51.85%), Tanker (37.04%), Other (7.41%) and Passenger (3.7%).
Where is CALABAR Port located?
Coordinates: 4.97650° N, 8.32150° E.
- ANTA — UN/Locode: NGANT — 4.54000° N, 8.25000° E
- KOLE TERMINAL — UN/Locode: CMKOL — 4.25000° N, 8.55000° E
- QUA IBOE — UN/Locode: NGQIB — 4.23000° N, 8.03000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at CALABAR Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 21.6m - 22.9m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 7 m.
What restrictions apply at CALABAR Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; 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: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do CALABAR Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 392; max beam: 36; max draft: 13.5; max DWT: 63,675; max GT: 38805; max NT: 21205; min LOA: 27; min beam: 9; min draft: 4.98; min DWT: 100; min GT: 961; min NT: 1111 and build year: 1992.
Who are the ship suppliers at CALABAR Port?
Ship suppliers include OPS MARITIME VENTURES SHIP SUPPLIER NIGERIA COTONOU TOGO LOME GHANA, CLAY MARINE SERVICES and KOJELINK INTERNATIONAL MARINE LTD.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | NGCBQ |
| Latitude / Longitude | 4.98º, 8.32º |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Channel Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 21.6m - 22.9m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 7 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
