PORTS BY COUNTRY · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Ports in the Gambia
NaviBoss has port guides for 1 port in the Gambia, 1 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA II, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 1 port in the Gambia
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banjul | GMBJL | Yes | 8.2 m | NAVAREA II |
Navigational warnings
The Gambia's waters are in NAVAREA II. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at the Gambia
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in Gambia should use a shipping agent to facilitate pre-arrival and clearance. Agents will facilitate the submission of documentation regarding customs, health and immigration. Vessels should also expect to provide information regarding ship particulars, voyage details and ship stores.
Please see pre-arrival information for individual ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Gambia Ports Authority.
Address: PO Box 617, Liberation Avenue, Banjul, Gambia.
Tel: +220 7266/227 269/227 270.
Fax: +220 7268.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +220. No area codes required, numbers consist of 6 digits. · The unit of currency is the Gambian Dalasi (Di) which is made up of 100 bututs.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in the Gambia
How many ports in the Gambia have a NaviBoss port guide?
1 port, 1 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is the Gambia in?
The Gambia's ports lie in NAVAREA II (2). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does the Gambia use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are the Gambia's ports in?
UTC+0, with no summer time.
Which port in the Gambia takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Banjul: its deepest listed berth takes 8.2 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
More guides
- Ports by countryevery country with port guides
- Sea distances between portsreal distances on shipping lanes
- NAVAREA warningsthe 21 areas and who broadcasts them
Plan a voyage to the Gambia
Pick two ports and NaviBoss works out the route on real shipping lanes: the distance, the ETA, the canals and straits on the way and every zone you cross. Free with an account.
Open the route planner →About our guides
NaviBoss guides are written and checked by maritime industry experts, masters and deck officers. Each one is built from the same data the planner uses, dated, and rebuilt when that data changes. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.
A planning aid, not for navigation. Check official charts and publications, the latest notices and your company's instructions before you rely on any figure here.