Nigeria · Africa · NG SPL

Sapele

River (Natural) · Very Small harbour · Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
4.9 m
Anchorage depth
7.3 m
Berth depth
10.5 m
Tide range
0.8 m
Max vessel draught
6.4 m
Water
fresh
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud, Gravel
Position
5.900, 5.683

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • CSDCutter suction · Small, can be taken apart (150–350 mm)

    Shallow inland water. The dredger has to arrive by road and float in under 2 m of draught.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.