Ghana
General Information
Address PO Box 708
Takoradi
Ghana
Port Authority Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
Phone 233 31 24073
Fax 233 31 24874
Email [email protected]
Coordinates 4º 53' 2'' N, -1º -44' -22'' W
Decimal 4.884, -1.7395
UN/LOCODE GHTKD
Port Type Harbor
Port Size Small
Website www.ghanaports.gov.gh
Terminal Yes
The Takoradi Harbour is in the Western region of Ghana. It is located in the industrial district of Sekondi-Takoradi and is the oldest harbour in Ghana. The Takoradi harbour and the Tema Harbour are the only harbours in Ghana.
Port Detail
Inland port No
Entrance Restrictions
Mean tide 1 foot m
Tide
Overhead Limit
Swell
Water Depth
Channel 31 - 35 feet 9.4 - 10 meters
Cargo Pier 26 - 30 feet 7.1 - 9.1 meters
Mean Tide 1 foot
Anchorage 26 - 30 feet 7.1 - 9.1 meters
Oil Terminal 26 - 30 feet 7.1 - 9.1 meters
Harbor Characteristics
Harbor Size Medium
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 Medium
Degauss -
Drydock Size Small
Garbage Disposal
Dirty Ballast
Communications
Telephone
Radio
Air
Telegraph
Radio Tel
Rail