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Port of M'bao Terminal

SNMBA🇸🇳Senegal

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About Port of M'bao Terminal

M'bao Terminal is a port facility in Senegal. It handles bulk cargo, including phosphates. The port is equipped with tugs and requires pilotage.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
1ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
45819 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SNMBA
Country
🇸🇳Senegal
Time Zone
UTC+0

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Latitude
14.7167°
Longitude
-17.4000°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of M'bao Terminal?

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The approach to M'bao Terminal is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dakar Entrée Feu Vert Lighthouse at 2.6 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Dakar Entrée Feu Rouge (3 NM SSW), Gorée (3.2 NM S), Cap Manuel (4.5 NM SSW), Les Mamelles (5.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of M'bao Terminal on?

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The Port of M'bao Terminal is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in SN. 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 M'bao Terminal?

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You can track vessels near M'bao Terminal (SNMBA) 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 SNMBA on the live map.

Where is the Port of M'bao Terminal?

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The Port of M'bao Terminal is a port in SN. Its UN/LOCODE is SNMBA — 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 SNMBA mean?

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The first two characters, SN, are the ISO country code for SN. 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 M'bao Terminal?

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The Port of M'bao Terminal 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.