Koko (6°00'N., 5°28'E.) is situated on the N bank of the river. It is a large settlement and extends for about 1 mile along the shore. The main quay is 137m long and has a depth of 7.3m alongside. Berthing is only carried out during daylight hours. Vessels of up to 140m in length and 6.4m draft have been accommodated alongside.

From Koko, the Benin River trends in a general ESE direction, with two sharp bends, for 16 miles to Sapele. Above Koko, the banks of the river revert to mangroves for about 3.8 miles when they again change to open country with trees and palms.

Munro Island (5°55'N., 5°40'E.) divides the river and has several log storage lagoons. The main channel passes SW of this island.

Miller’s Point (5°54'N., 5°42'E.) is the NW entrance point of the Ethiope River. A prominent radio mast stands close WSW of this point. Another prominent radio mast stands on the W bank of the Ethiope River, about 0.3 mile SSE of this point.

Caution.—Vessels should keep a good lookout for floating logs in the river, many of which are nearly submerged.

Vessels passing Koko should reduce speed to avoid damage to the river banks and to small craft moored at the quay.

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