Seaport · Nigeria
Port of Pennington Oil Terminal
Pennington Oil Terminal (Nigeria) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46200). It lies on the Gulf of Guinea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Nigeria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NGPEN
- World Port Index no.
- 46200
- Coordinates
- 4.25°N, 5.62°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Nigeria
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 26.8 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 26.5 m |
| Tidal range | 0.9 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 21.2 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 6,010 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,030 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,930 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pennington 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 Pennington Oil Terminal
Where is Port of Pennington Oil Terminal?
Pennington Oil Terminal (Nigeria) lies on the Gulf of Guinea, at about 4.25°N, 5.62°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pennington Oil Terminal?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NGPEN for Pennington Oil Terminal. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Pennington Oil Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,010 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,930 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can Island), Cotonou.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Pennington Oil Terminal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pennington 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.