Seaport · Namibia
Port of Luderitz Bay
Luderitz Bay (Namibia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46650). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Namibia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NALUD
- World Port Index no.
- 46650
- Coordinates
- 26.65°S, 15.15°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Namibia
- Other names
- Angra Pequena
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.1 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 8.8 m |
| Tidal range | 1.8 m |
| Entrance width | 70.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 150.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.1 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 5,780 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,790 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,040 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Luderitz Bay, 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 Luderitz Bay
Where is Port of Luderitz Bay?
Luderitz Bay (Namibia) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 26.65°S, 15.15°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Luderitz Bay?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NALUD for Luderitz Bay. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Luderitz Bay?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 150.0 m, draft 8.1 m for Luderitz Bay. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Luderitz Bay from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,780 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,040 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Cape Town, Ngqura (Port Elizabeth), Durban.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Luderitz Bay?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Luderitz Bay 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.