Port of Bissau
Bissau is a river harbor in Guinea-Bissau, registered under the UN/LOCODE code GWOXB.
This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.
Port characteristics
- Size / type
- Very small, River, natural
- Shelter
- Good
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by tide
- Charted depths
- Channel11.0–12.2 m (36–40 ft)
- Anchorage4.9–6.1 m (16–20 ft)
- Cargo pier7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft)
- Oil/LNG terminal3.4–4.6 m (11–15 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft))
- Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (3.4–4.6 m (11–15 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 6 m
- Max. vessel size
- Over 152 m (500 ft) length
- Also noted
- good holding ground
Facilities and services
The port is a first port of entry, has a U.S. representative, and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory, available, and advisable. Pratique, a deratting certificate, and other quarantine services are available. Communications include telephone, radio, radiotelephone, and air. Cargo can be worked at wharves and anchor.
The port offers medical facilities. Mobile cranes are available, with lift capacity of 25–49 tons. Available services include longshore labor, electrical services, navigation equipment repair, and electrical repair. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, diesel oil, deck supplies, and engine supplies.
Repair capability is rated moderate.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 45838, Pub. 143, chart 51580. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.