Port of Buchanan

The controlling depth at Buchanan is 12.08 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 Buchanan is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Buchanan North Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the NW. Other aids include Buchanan Main Breakwater (0.4 NM W), Grand Bassa Point (0.8 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Buchanan is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in LR. 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 Buchanan (LRUCN) 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 LRUCN on the live map.

The Port of Buchanan 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.

BUCHANAN (UN/Locode: LRUCN), Liberia is a seaport located at approximately 5.85700° N, -10.05400° E.

Coordinates: 5.85700° N, -10.05400° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MONROVIA — UN/Locode: LRMLW — 6.34600° N, -10.80400° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 12.08 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: not 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, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Special Craft, Tanker and Unspecified.