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
- Drydock type: Medium
- 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 DAKAR port (SNDKR) — Senegal
Key information on DAKAR Port.
DAKAR (UN/Locode: SNDKR), Senegal is a seaport located at approximately 14.68100° N, -17.42750° E.
What type of vessels DAKAR Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (55.13%), Tanker (27%), Other (16.54%) and Passenger (1.33%).
Where is DAKAR Port located?
Coordinates: 14.68100° N, -17.42750° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at DAKAR Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m; oil terminal depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 11 m.
What restrictions apply at DAKAR 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 DAKAR Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, 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: 1002; max beam: 57; max draft: 18.24; max DWT: 181,221; max GT: 170794; max NT: 60504; min LOA: 10; min beam: 5; min draft: 1.5; min DWT: 68; min GT: 65; min NT: 70 and build year: 1977.
Who are the ship agents at DAKAR Port?
Ship agents include Baden Agency LLC.
Who are the ship suppliers at DAKAR Port?
Ship suppliers include Stem Fuels.
Who are the service providers at DAKAR Port?
Service providers include Cameroon Diving Services Sarl.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | SNDKR |
| Latitude / Longitude | 14.68º, -17.43º |
| Country | Senegal |
| Channel Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 11 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
