Port of Sekondi

GHSEK🇬🇭Ghana

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About Port of Sekondi

Sekondi is a harbor on Ghana's Atlantic coast. It primarily serves offshore vessels. The port has no specific operational restrictions.

Background
Sekondi-Takoradi is a city in Ghana comprising the twin cities of Sekondi and Takoradi. It is the capital of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan District and the Western Region of Ghana. Sekondi-Takoradi is the region's largest city as well as an industrial and commercial center, with a population of 245,382 people, according to the 2021 census. Since 2025 the mayor of the city and the metropolitan area has been Frederick F. Faidoo, a lawyer. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah is the current member of parliament for Takoradi and Armah Blay Nyameke for Sekondi.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
46045 →
GeoNames ID
2295456 →
Wikidata
Q243293 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.stma.gov.gh →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GHSEK
Country
🇬🇭Ghana
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
West Africa
Sub-area
Gulf of Guinea
Body of Water
Atlantic Ocean
Latitude
4.9405°
Longitude
-1.6970°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sekondi?

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The approach to Sekondi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sekondi Main Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the SW. Other aids include Sekondi Lee Breakwater (0.2 NM SSE), Fort Orange (0.7 NM WSW), Takoradi (4.6 NM SW), Cape Three Points (26.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Sekondi?

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You can track vessels near Sekondi (GHSEK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Sekondi?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE GHSEK mean?

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The first two characters, GH, are the ISO country code for GH. 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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Sekondi?

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The Port of Sekondi operates in the UTC+0 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.

What is the Port of Sekondi?

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SEKONDI-TAKORADI (UN/Locode: GHSEK), Ghana is a seaport located at approximately 4.94050° N, -1.69700° E.

Where is the Port of Sekondi located?

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Coordinates: 4.94050° N, -1.69700° E. Nearby terminals/ports:TAKORADI — UN/Locode: GHTKD — 4.88400° N, -1.73950° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Sekondi?

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

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Sekondi?

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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.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Sekondi?

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Vessel types historically calling: Offshore.