Seaport · Guinea
Port of Kamsar
Kamsar (Guinea) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45850). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Guinea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GNKMC
- World Port Index no.
- 45850
- Coordinates
- 10.63°N, 14.62°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Guinea
- Other names
- Kakande
- 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 | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- 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) | 7,080 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,100 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,860 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kamsar, 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. 143 (Enroute) - West Coast of Europe and Northwest Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Kamsar
Where is Port of Kamsar?
Kamsar (Guinea) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 10.63°N, 14.62°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kamsar?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GNKMC for Kamsar. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Kamsar from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,080 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,860 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dakar, Abidjan, Tema.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kamsar?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kamsar 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.