Seaport · Nigeria
Port of Forcados Oil Terminal
Forcados Oil Terminal (Nigeria) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46161). It lies on the Bight of Benin.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Nigeria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NGFOR
- World Port Index no.
- 46161
- Coordinates
- 5.17°N, 5.18°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Nigeria
- 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 | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 6,030 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,040 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,940 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Forcados Oil Terminal, 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 Forcados Oil Terminal
Where is Port of Forcados Oil Terminal?
Forcados Oil Terminal (Nigeria) lies on the Bight of Benin, at about 5.17°N, 5.18°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Forcados Oil Terminal?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NGFOR for Forcados Oil Terminal. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Forcados Oil Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,030 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,940 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can Island), Cotonou.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Forcados Oil Terminal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Forcados Oil Terminal 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.