Seaport · Nigeria
Port of Tin Can Island
Tin Can Island (Nigeria) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46131). It lies on the Bight of Benin.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Nigeria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NGTIN
- World Port Index no.
- 46131
- Coordinates
- 6.35°N, 3.35°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Nigeria
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 8.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 10.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 277.3 m |
| Max vessel beam | 40.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 13.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 6,120 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,130 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,010 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tin Can Island, 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 Tin Can Island
Where is Port of Tin Can Island?
Tin Can Island (Nigeria) lies on the Bight of Benin, at about 6.35°N, 3.35°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tin Can Island?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NGTIN for Tin Can Island. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Tin Can Island?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 277.3 m, beam 40.0 m, draft 13.5 m for Tin Can Island. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Tin Can Island from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,120 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,010 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can Island), Lekki Deep Sea Port, Cotonou.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tin Can Island?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tin Can Island 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.