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
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 BERBERA port (SOBBO) — Somalia
Key information on BERBERA Port.
BERBERA (UN/Locode: SOBBO), Somalia is a seaport located at approximately 10.43962° N, 44.99451° E.
What type of vessels BERBERA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (72.86%), Tanker (15.71%) and Other (11.43%).
Where is BERBERA Port located?
Coordinates: 10.43962° N, 44.99451° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at BERBERA Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 17.1m - 18.2m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 8.08 m.
What restrictions apply at BERBERA Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; 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: not 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: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do BERBERA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 63; max draft: 13.13; max DWT: 51,218; max GT: 36483; max NT: 19021; min LOA: 18; min draft: 3.53; min DWT: 1194; min GT: 1072; min NT: 244 and build year: 1964.
Who are the ship agents at BERBERA Port?
Ship agents include Polaris Shipping & Marine Services.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | SOBBO |
| Latitude / Longitude | 10.44º, 44.99º |
| Country | Somalia |
| Channel Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 17.1m - 18.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 8.08 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
