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: 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 FREETOWN port (SLFNA) — Sierra Leone
Key information on FREETOWN Port.
FREETOWN (UN/Locode: SLFNA), Sierra Leone is a seaport located at approximately 8.49200° N, -13.22300° E.
Where is FREETOWN Port located?
Coordinates: 8.49200° N, -13.22300° E.
- PEPEL — UN/Locode: SLPEP — 8.57350° N, -13.05900° E
What are the key facilities and depths at FREETOWN Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 11.09 m.
What restrictions apply at FREETOWN Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; 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: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not 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 FREETOWN Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.
Who are the ship suppliers at FREETOWN Port?
Ship suppliers include MARINI AND BRICE SHIPCHANDLER SUPPLIER (MBSS) SARL.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Unlocode | SLFNA |
|---|---|
| Latitude / Longitude | 8.49º, -13.22º |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Channel Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Oil Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 11.09 |
Nearby Ports
| Port name | Latitude / Longitude |
|---|---|
| SLPEP | 8.57º, -13.06º |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
