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Port of Nouakchott

MRNKC🇲🇷Mauritania

Port Location

About Port of Nouakchott

Nouakchott is an artificial deepwater port on the Atlantic coast of Mauritania. It handles bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, and general cargo vessels. The port features breakwaters for shelter and requires pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
The Friendship Port is an artificial deepwater port located in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It was built during the 1980s by a Chinese company to allow the city, capital of Mauritania, to be supplied more cheaply than by overland from Dakar, Senegal. As the location is not a natural harbor, concrete block breakwaters had to be used to create a safe location for the ships. Plans are being made to increase its capacity.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
N
Terminals
2

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
45814 →
GeoNames ID
9781177 →
Wikidata
Q16965304 →
Wikipedia
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Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MRNKC
Country
🇲🇷Mauritania
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
West Africa
Body of Water
Atlantic Ocean
Latitude
17.9890°
Longitude
-16.0305°

Terminals (2)

FRIENDSHIP PORT OF NOUAKCHOTT

PORT AUTONOME DE NOUAKCHOTT - PORT DE L'AMITIE (PANPA)

B.P. 5103 Port Autonome de Nouakchott, Nouakchott, Mauritania

www.port-nouakchott.com →

TERMINAL A CONTENEURS DE NOUAKCHOTT (TCN)

TERMINAL A CONTENEURS DE NOUAKCHOTT (TCN)

Nouakchott Autonomous Port, Box 7303, Nouakchott, Mauritania

tcn-mauritanie.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Nouakchott?+
The approach to Nouakchott is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Nouakchott Approach Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the NE. Other aids include Nouakchott Pierhead (2.8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Nouakchott on?+
The Port of Nouakchott is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in MR. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Nouakchott?+
You can track vessels near Nouakchott (MRNKC) 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 MRNKC on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Nouakchott?+
The Port of Nouakchott 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 Nouakchott?+
NOUAKCHOTT (UN/Locode: MRNKC), Mauritania is a seaport located at approximately 17.98900° N, -16.03050° E.
Where is the Port of Nouakchott located?+
Coordinates: 17.98900° N, -16.03050° E.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Nouakchott?+
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 Nouakchott?+
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 Nouakchott?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.