Port of Cotonou

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Port of Cotonou

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Port of Cotonou Highlights

Embark on a journey to explore the allure of Port of Cotonou located in Benin. Recognized by its distinct BJ COO code, this port boasts an expansive harbor catering to vessels of diverse sizes. Benefiting from Good shielding, it stands as a dependable nucleus for global commerce and seamless voyages. Anchored at 6.35, 2.433333, Port of Cotonou beckons as a portal to savor the captivating coastal elegance of Benin. MyShipTracking provides real-time information on the movements of ships and maritime traffic around the world. Track ships at Port of Cotonou with our live ship tracking map .

  • Country: Benin
  • World Water Body: Bight of Benin, Gulf of Guinea, North Atlantic Ocean
  • LOCODE: BJ COO
  • Latitude: 6.35
  • Longitude: 2.433333
  • Harbor Type: Coastal (Breakwater)
  • Harbor Size: Medium
  • Shelter: Good

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S T A R T

Map of Port of Cotonou in Benin

Entrance Restrictions

  • Tidal Range: 1.6 m
  • Tide: Tidal Restrictions Available At Port of Cotonou: No
  • Heavy Swell: Heavy Swell Restrictions Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Ice: Ice Restrictions Available At Port of Cotonou: No
  • Overhead Limits: Overhead Limits Restrictions Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • Other:Other Restrictions Available At Port of Cotonou: No

Pilotage

  • Compulsory: Pilotage Compulsory At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Available: Pilotage Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Local Assistance: Local Pilotage Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • Advisable: Pilotage Advisable At Port of Cotonou: Unknown

Other Port Infos

  • Channel Services: 11 m
  • Anchorage Options: 13 m
  • Cargo Pier Management: 11 m
  • LNG Terminals: n/a
  • Oil Terminals: 11 m
  • Good Holding Ground: Good Holding Ground Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Turning Area :Turning Area Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown

Communications

  • Telephone: Telephone Communications Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Telefax: Telefax Communications Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • Radio: Radio Communications Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Radiotelephone: Radiotelephone Communications Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Airport: Airport Communications Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Rail: Rail Communications Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes

Load/Offload

  • Wharves: Wharves Facilities Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Anchorage: Anchorage Facilities Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • Med Mooring: Med Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • Beach Mooring: Beach Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • Ice Mooring: Ice Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown

Cranes

  • Fixed: Fixed Cranes Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Mobile: Mobile Cranes Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Floating: Floating Cranes Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown

Lifts

  • 100 Tons plus: Lifts for 100 Tons Plus Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • 50 – 100 Tons: Lifts for 50 - 100 Tons Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • 25 – 49 Tons: Lifts for 25 - 49 Tons Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • 0 – 24 Tons: Lifts for 0 to 24 Tons Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes

Port Services

  • Longshoremen: Longshoremen Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Electricity: Electricity Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Steam: Steam Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • Navigation Equip.: Navigation Equipment Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • Electrical Repair: Electrical Repair Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • Ice Breaking: Ice Breaking Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • Diving: Diving Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown

Supplies

  • Provisions: Provisions At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Water: Water Supplies Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Fuel Oil Supplies Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Diesel Oil: Diesel Oil Supplies Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Deck: Deck Supplies Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • Engine: Engine Supplies Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown

Quarantine

  • Pratique:Quarantine Pratiques Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • SSCC Cert:Quarantine Sanitation Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • Other:Other Quarantine Pratiques Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown

Services

  • Dry Dock: Small
  • Railway: Large
  • Medical Facilities: Medical Facilities Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Garbage Disposal:Garbage Disposal Services Available At Port of Cotonou: Yes
  • Degaussing:Degaussing Services Available At Port of Cotonou: Unknown
  • Dirty Ballast:Dirty Ballast Disposal Services At Port of Cotonou: No

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