Port of Luanda

The controlling depth at Luanda 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 Luanda is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ilha Do Cabo Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Ponta Das Lagostas (1.9 NM ENE), Barra Do Dande (18.4 NM NNE), Ponta Das Palmeirinhas (24.7 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Luanda is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in AO. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Luanda (AOLAD) 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 AOLAD on the live map.

The Port of Luanda is a port in AO. Its UN/LOCODE is AOLAD — 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 Luanda 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.

LUANDA (UN/Locode: AOLAD), Angola is a seaport located at approximately -8.76650° N, 13.27300° E.

Coordinates: -8.76650° N, 13.27300° E.

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 12.02 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

Ship suppliers include Stem Fuels, HARBOR EAGLE GEMİCİLİK LLC and MARINI AND BRICE SHIPCHANDLER SUPPLIER (MBSS) SARL.