Seaport · Mauritania
Port of Nouakchott
Nouakchott (Mauritania) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45814). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mauritania
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MRNKC
- World Port Index no.
- 45814
- Coordinates
- 18.03°N, 16.03°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Mauritania
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 7,000 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,020 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,710 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Nouakchott, 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 Nouakchott
Where is Port of Nouakchott?
Nouakchott (Mauritania) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 18.03°N, 16.03°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nouakchott?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MRNKC for Nouakchott. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Nouakchott?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 10.3 m for Nouakchott. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Nouakchott from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,000 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,710 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 Nouakchott?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Nouakchott 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.