Seaport · Nigeria
Port of Bonny
Bonny (Nigeria) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46205). It lies on the Gulf of Guinea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Nigeria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NGBON
- World Port Index no.
- 46205
- Coordinates
- 4.45°N, 7.17°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Nigeria
- Other names
- Bonny Inshore Terminal
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.5 m |
| LNG terminal depth | 14.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Entrance width | 215.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 299.9 m |
| Max vessel beam | 52.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,920 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,930 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,840 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bonny, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Bonny
Where is Port of Bonny?
Bonny (Nigeria) lies on the Gulf of Guinea, at about 4.45°N, 7.17°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bonny?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NGBON for Bonny. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Bonny?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 299.9 m, beam 52.0 m, draft 12.2 m for Bonny. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Bonny from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,920 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,840 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Douala, Kribi, Lekki Deep Sea Port.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bonny?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bonny through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.