Togo · Africa · TG KPE

Kpeme

Open Roadstead · Very Small harbour · Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
16 m
Anchorage depth
16 m
Berth depth
9.8 m
Tide range
1.8 m
Max vessel draught
11.8 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
6.200, 1.517

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Small–medium (1,000–5,000 m³)

    Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.