Key Port Facts
Fuel Grades Available at Abidjan
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Abidjan. Click any grade for full technical specifications.
Delivery Methods
- Barge at anchorage
- Alongside at oil terminal
Primary Anchorages
Abidjan outer anchorage (Atlantic roads)
Port Detail
Francophone West Africa hub
Abidjan serves Côte d'Ivoire as well as transit cargo for Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Chad. Container, cocoa, coffee and petroleum dominate.
Vridi Canal access
Port access is via the Vridi Canal, which has been expanded and dredged to accommodate ULCV-class container vessels. Bunker barges service vessels at anchorage or alongside.
Petroleum cluster
Abidjan hosts SIR refinery, the largest in francophone West Africa, supporting reliable physical fuel supply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can large vessels enter Abidjan?
Yes, since Vridi Canal expansion. Pilotage is compulsory.
What language is documentation in?
French is standard for port operations and documentation; English is widely supported by major shipping lines and we handle bilingual documentation as needed.