Port of Walvis Bay

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Port of Walvis Bay

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Port of Walvis Bay Highlights

Embark on a journey to explore the allure of Port of Walvis Bay located in Namibia. Recognized by its distinct NA WVB code, this port boasts an expansive harbor catering to vessels of diverse sizes, including those of up to 336 m. Benefiting from Good shielding, it stands as a dependable nucleus for global commerce and seamless voyages. Anchored at -22.95, 14.5, Port of Walvis Bay beckons as a portal to savor the captivating coastal elegance of Namibia. MarineTraffic provides real-time information on the movements of ships and maritime traffic around the world. Track ships at Port of Walvis Bay with our live ship tracking map .

  • Country: Namibia
  • World Water Body: South Atlantic Ocean
  • LOCODE: NA WVB
  • Latitude: -22.95
  • Longitude: 14.5
  • Harbor Type: Coastal (Natural)
  • Harbor Size: Small
  • Shelter: Good

Ship Tracker Port of Walvis Bay

S T A R T

Map of Port of Walvis Bay in Namibia

Entrance Restrictions

  • Tidal Range: 2 m
  • Tide: Tidal Restrictions Available At Port of Walvis Bay: No
  • Heavy Swell: Heavy Swell Restrictions Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes
  • Ice: Ice Restrictions Available At Port of Walvis Bay: No
  • Overhead Limits: Overhead Limits Restrictions Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Unknown
  • Other:Other Restrictions Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes

Pilotage

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

Other Port Infos

  • Channel Services: 14 m
  • Anchorage Options: 24.9 m
  • Cargo Pier Management: n/a
  • LNG Terminals: n/a
  • Oil Terminals: 10 m
  • Good Holding Ground: Good Holding Ground Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes
  • Turning Area :Turning Area Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes

Communications

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

Load/Offload

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

Cranes

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

Lifts

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

Port Services

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

Supplies

  • Provisions: Provisions At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes
  • Water: Water Supplies Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Fuel Oil Supplies Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes
  • Diesel Oil: Diesel Oil Supplies Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes
  • Deck: Deck Supplies Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes
  • Engine: Engine Supplies Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes

Quarantine

  • Pratique:Quarantine Pratiques Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes
  • SSCC Cert:Quarantine Sanitation Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes
  • Other:Other Quarantine Pratiques Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes

Services

  • Dry Dock: Unknown
  • Railway: Medium
  • Medical Facilities: Medical Facilities Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes
  • Garbage Disposal:Garbage Disposal Services Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes
  • Degaussing:Degaussing Services Available At Port of Walvis Bay: Unknown
  • Dirty Ballast:Dirty Ballast Disposal Services At Port of Walvis Bay: Yes

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