Port of Banana

The controlling depth at Banana is 15.02 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 Banana is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ponta Do Táfe Lighthouse at 29.9 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Cabeça Da Cobra (33.5 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Banana is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in CD. 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 Banana (CDBNW) 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 CDBNW on the live map.

The Port of Banana is a port in CD. Its UN/LOCODE is CDBNW — 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, CD, are the ISO country code for CD. 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 Banana 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.

BANANA (UN/Locode: CDBNW), Congo (the Democratic Republic of the) - Congo (Kinshasa) is a seaport located at approximately -5.99930° N, 12.39867° E.

Coordinates: -5.99930° N, 12.39867° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SOYO — UN/Locode: AOSZA — -6.12250° N, 12.32150° EMOANDA — UN/Locode: CDMNB — -5.97000° N, 12.12000° ECABINDA — UN/Locode: AOCAB — -5.54825° N, 12.19251° E

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Very Small. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 4.9m - 6.1m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 15.02 m.

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

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

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