Seaport · Gabon
Port of M'bya Oil Terminal
M'bya Oil Terminal (Gabon) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46454). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Gabon
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GAMBY
- World Port Index no.
- 46454
- Coordinates
- 3.88°S, 10.93°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Gabon
- Other names
- FSO Mayumba
- 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 | 30.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 28.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
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) | 5,790 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,800 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,810 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to M'bya 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 M'bya Oil Terminal
Where is Port of M'bya Oil Terminal?
M'bya Oil Terminal (Gabon) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 3.88°S, 10.93°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of M'bya Oil Terminal?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GAMBY for M'bya Oil Terminal. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is M'bya Oil Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,790 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,810 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Pointe-Noire, Luanda, Kribi.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from M'bya Oil Terminal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for M'bya 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.