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: None
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 FORCADOS port (NGFOR) — Nigeria
Key information on FORCADOS Port.
FORCADOS (UN/Locode: NGFOR), Nigeria is a seaport located at approximately 5.24000° N, 5.35000° E.
What type of vessels FORCADOS Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (71.15%), Other (21.15%), Passenger (5.77%) and Cargo (1.92%).
Where is FORCADOS Port located?
Coordinates: 5.24000° N, 5.35000° E.
- ESCRAVOS — UN/Locode: NGESC — 5.60821° N, 5.19310° E
- EA TERMINAL — UN/Locode: NGEAT — 4.78000° N, 5.28000° E
- WARRI — UN/Locode: NGWAR — 5.51300° N, 5.73550° E
What are the key facilities and depths at FORCADOS Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 21 m.
What restrictions apply at FORCADOS 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: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do FORCADOS Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 336; max beam: 60; max draft: 22.63; max DWT: 319,819; max GT: 164359; max NT: 112281; min LOA: 23; min beam: 7; min draft: 1.89; min DWT: 135; min GT: 259; min NT: 77 and build year: 1999.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | NGFOR |
| Latitude / Longitude | 5.24º, 5.35º |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Channel Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 21 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
