Seaport · Somalia
Port of Boosaaso
Boosaaso (Somalia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47830). It lies on the Gulf of Aden.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Somalia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SOBSA
- World Port Index no.
- 47830
- Coordinates
- 11.28°N, 49.18°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Waters
- Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Somalia
- Other names
- Bandar Cassim
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
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) | 3,390 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,400 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,350 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Boosaaso, 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. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about Boosaaso
Where is Port of Boosaaso?
Boosaaso (Somalia) lies on the Gulf of Aden, at about 11.28°N, 49.18°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Boosaaso?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SOBSA for Boosaaso. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Boosaaso from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,390 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,350 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Djibouti, Salalah, Hamad Port (Doha).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Boosaaso?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Boosaaso 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.