Port of Cabinda

The controlling depth at Cabinda is 10 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Cabinda is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ponta Do Táfe Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the WSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Cabinda is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in AO. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Cabinda (AOCAB) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for AOCAB on the live map.

The Port of Cabinda is a port in AO. Its UN/LOCODE is AOCAB — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, AO, are the ISO country code for AO. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Cabinda operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

CABINDA (UN/Locode: AOCAB), Angola is a seaport located at approximately -5.54825° N, 12.19251° E.

Coordinates: -5.54825° N, 12.19251° E. Nearby terminals/ports:FUTILA — UN/Locode: AOFLT — -5.45450° N, 12.18110° EMALONGO — UN/Locode: AOMAL — -5.39700° N, 12.19550° EMOANDA — UN/Locode: CDMNB — -5.97000° N, 12.12000° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 10 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Container, General Cargo, Tanker and Unspecified.

Ship suppliers include HARBOR EAGLE GEMİCİLİK LLC.