Port guide · UN/LOCODE CD BOA
Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo · 5.85° S, 13.05° E
The World Port Index classes Boma as a river port reached from the South Atlantic Ocean. It records a channel depth of 7.9 m and a cargo pier depth of 9.4 m. Norfolk is 10,340 km away in a straight line.
- Channel depth
- 7.9 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 9.4 m
- Max vessel length
- 178.5 m
- From Norfolk
- 10,340 kmGreat-circle distance
- Nearest port guide
- Matadi40 km away
Depths and vessel limits
Of the 3 ports in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with guides here, Boma records the deepest channel in the index. The index sets a maximum vessel length of 178.5 m and a maximum draft of 7.2 m.
- Channel depth
- 7.9 m
- Anchorage depth
- 7.9 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 9.4 m
- Tidal range
- 1.8 m
- Maximum vessel length
- 178.5 m
- Maximum vessel beam
- 31.5 m
- Maximum vessel draft
- 7.2 m
As recorded in the World Port Index. Gauges run from 0 to 25 m. Confirm current depths and limits with the port before you fix a vessel.
Facilities on record
Arrival and entry
Pilotage is compulsory.
- Pilotage compulsory
- Yes
- Pilotage advisable
- Yes
- Tug assistance
- Yes
- Tug salvage
- No
- Arrival notice (ETA message) required
- Yes
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Overhead limits
- Yes
Cargo handling
The heaviest lift class recorded is up to 24 tons.
- Wharves
- Yes
- Anchorage
- Yes
- Mobile cranes
- Yes
- Lifts up to 24 tons
- Yes
- Longshore labor
- Yes
- Railway
- Medium
Services and supplies
Repair capability is rated moderate.
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Small
- Fuel oil
- Yes
- Diesel oil
- Yes
- Potable water
- Yes
- Provisions
- Yes
- Deck supplies
- No
- Engine supplies
- No
- Shore electricity
- Yes
- Medical facilities
- Yes
- Dirty ballast disposal
- No
- Airport
- Yes
US trade with the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- US exports, 2025
- $223.8MLed by meat
- US imports, 2025
- $1.9BLed by copper
Top goods, trade terms and port guides for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Other ports in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The nearest is Matadi, 40 km away in a straight line.
Sources
- US trade figures: US Census Bureau, International Trade API, HS2 total exports and general imports for calendar 2024 and 2025, retrieved November 4, 2026.
- Port data: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, World Port Index (Pub 150), from NGA's UpdatedPub150.csv as captured by the Internet Archive on September 29, 2026.
- Distances are great-circle distances computed from World Port Index coordinates, not sailing distances.
- Map: Natural Earth 1:110m land, public domain.