Port of Freetown
Live map, verified port identifiers and location information for Freetown in Sierra Leone.
Port Information
Live Vessel Map
Live AIS map provided by VesselFinder. Positions may be delayed or incomplete and must not be used for navigation.
About Freetown Port
Freetown Port is a verified port location in Sierra Leone. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE SLFNA and the coordinates 8.4920010, -13.2230000. This profile brings together the port identity, regional position and map-based vessel information in one place. The page uses structured source fields rather than unverified descriptions of terminals, cargo volumes or facilities.
Port Location
The recorded position places Freetown within West Africa and the wider West Africa maritime area. The location map is centred on the verified coordinates from the Port Master. It can be used to understand the port’s geographic setting and its relationship to surrounding coastal and maritime locations. Coordinates are identifiers for the mapped position and should not be used as navigational instructions.
Map position is based on the verified port coordinates shown above.
Live vessel tracking near Freetown
The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Freetown Port. Depending on coverage, visitors may see vessels reported near the selected coordinates and can open available vessel details through the map provider. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable. The map is therefore intended for general information and vessel discovery, not for navigation, safety decisions or confirmation of an arrival time.
Nearby Ports
Nearby port locations calculated from the Port Master include Kissy, Tagrin, Pepel, Port Loko, Konta, Gbangbatok. They are ordered geographically from the verified coordinates and help visitors explore the surrounding port network. A nearby-port name becomes an internal link only when a valid Ship-Tracker WordPress page and mapping exist; no destination URL is invented for an unavailable page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Freetown Port located?
The verified position is latitude 8.4920010 and longitude -13.2230000 in Sierra Leone.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Freetown?
The UN/LOCODE recorded for Freetown is SLFNA.
Can I view vessels near Freetown Port?
Yes. The page includes a VesselFinder AIS map centred on the port coordinates. Coverage and reported positions may vary.
Is the vessel map suitable for navigation?
No. The embedded AIS map is for general information only and must not be used for navigation or safety decisions.
Which ports are near Freetown?
The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Kissy, Tagrin, Pepel, Port Loko, Konta, Gbangbatok.
Sources & Data Notes
Port identity and coordinates are provided from the controlled Ship-Tracker Port Master snapshot. Live AIS positions are displayed through the embedded VesselFinder service and may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable.