Port of Saltpond

GHSPD🇬🇭Ghana

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About Port of Saltpond

Saltpond is a port on the Atlantic Ocean coast of Ghana. It is a small harbor with pilotage and tug services available.

Background
Saltpond is a town and the capital of the Mfantsiman Municipal District in the Central Region of Ghana. As of 2013, Saltpond has a population of 24,689 people. Major ethnic groups who lived in the town are the

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
46063 →
Wikidata
Q340149 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.mfantsemanma.gov.gh →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GHSPD
Country
🇬🇭Ghana
Time Zone
UTC+0

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Body of Water
Atlantic Ocean
Latitude
5.2000°
Longitude
-1.0500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Saltpond is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fort William Lighthouse at 12.9 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Sekondi Lee Breakwater (41.7 NM WSW), Sekondi Main Breakwater (41.8 NM WSW), Fort Orange (42.4 NM WSW), Takoradi (46 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 Saltpond?

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You can track vessels near Saltpond (GHSPD) 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 Saltpond?

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The Port of Saltpond is a port in GH. Its UN/LOCODE is GHSPD — 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 GHSPD 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 Saltpond?

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The Port of Saltpond 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.