Benin
General Information
Address Cotonou
Benin
Port Authority Ports Authority of Cotonou
Phone 229 315280
Fax 229 312891
Email [email protected]
Coordinates 6º 21' 0'' N, 2º 25' 59'' E
Decimal 6.35, 2.4333333
UN/LOCODE BJCOO
Port Type Seaport
Port Size Medium
Website www.otal.com/benin
Terminal Yes
Port Detail
Region West Africa
Inland port No
Entrance Restrictions
Mean tide 2 feet m
Tide
Overhead Limit
Swell
Water Depth
Channel 36 - 40 feet 11 - 12.2 meters
Cargo Pier 31 - 35 feet 9.4 - 10 meters
Mean Tide 2 feet
Anchorage 46 - 50 feet 14 - 15.2 meters
Oil Terminal 31 - 35 feet 9.4 - 10 meters
Harbor Characteristics
Harbor Size Small
Shelter Fair
Max Vessel Size Over 500 feet in length
Harbor Type Coastal Breakwater
Turning Area
Pilotage
Compulsory
Available
Advisable
Local Assist
Supplies
Provisions
Fuel Oil
Deck
Water
Diesel Oil
Engine
Lifts & Cranes
0-24 Ton Lifts
25-49 Ton Lifts
50-100 Ton Lifts
100+ Ton Lifts
Fixed Cranes
Mobile Cranes
Floating Cranes
Loading & Unloading
Wharves
Med Moor
Ice
Anchor
Beach
Tugs
Assist
Salvage
Quarantine
Pratique
Deratt Cert
Port Services
Longshore
Electrical Repair
Steam
Electrical
Navigation Eq
Repairs, Drydock & Other Services
Ship Repairs Limited
Marine Railroad
Degauss -
Drydock Size Small
Garbage Disposal
Dirty Ballast
Communications
Telephone
Radio
Hava
Telegraph
Radio Tel
Demiryolu