Seaport · Côte d’Ivoire
Port Bouet
Port Bouet (Côte d’Ivoire) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45990). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Côte d’Ivoire
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CIPBT
- World Port Index no.
- 45990
- Coordinates
- 5.23°N, 3.97°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Ivory Coast
- Other names
- Bouet; Pickaninny Bassam
- Repairs
- Moderate
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 | 23.2 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 30.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 350.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 53.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 21.0 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- 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) | 6,560 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,580 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Bouet, 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 Port Bouet
Where is Port Bouet?
Port Bouet (Côte d’Ivoire) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 5.23°N, 3.97°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Bouet?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CIPBT for Port Bouet. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Port Bouet?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 350.0 m, beam 53.0 m, draft 21.0 m for Port Bouet. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Port Bouet from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,560 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,440 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Abidjan, Tema, Lomé.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Bouet?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Bouet 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.