Seaport · Senegal
Port of Karabane
Karabane (Senegal) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45822). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Senegal
- World Port Index no.
- 45822
- Coordinates
- 12.57°N, 16.67°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Senegal
- Other names
- Carabane
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Communications and connections
- Telephone
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) | 7,160 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,180 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,910 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Karabane, 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 Karabane
Where is Port of Karabane?
Karabane (Senegal) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 12.57°N, 16.67°W.
How far is Karabane from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,160 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,910 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 Karabane?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Karabane 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.