Namibia · Africa · NA LUD
Luderitz Bay
Coastal (Breakwater) · Small harbour · South Atlantic Ocean
Port information
- Channel depth
- 6.1 m
- Anchorage depth
- 20 m
- Berth depth
- 6.1 m
- Tide range
- 1.8 m
- Max vessel draught
- 8.1 m
- Water
- salt
- Likely soil (estimate)
- Sand, Silt / mud
- Position
- -26.650, 15.150
Dredgers that can do the job here
- TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Medium–jumbo (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.