Port of Kpeme

The controlling depth at Kpeme is 11.08 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 Kpeme is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Baguida Lighthouse at 12 NM to the W. Other aids include Lomé Jetée Est (13.9 NM WSW), Lomé Jetée Ouest (13.9 NM WSW), Lomé Cathédrale (16.6 NM WSW), Cape St. Paul (39.6 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

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

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

The Port of Kpeme 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.

KPEME (UN/Locode: TGKPE), Togo is a seaport located at approximately 6.20200° N, 1.51450° E.

Coordinates: 6.20200° N, 1.51450° E. Nearby terminals/ports:LOME — UN/Locode: TGLFW — 6.13750° N, 1.28700° E

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 11.08 m.

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

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not 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: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker.