Brass

Brass is a historic coastal town in southern Bayelsa State, situated at the mouth of the Brass River where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is an important fishing and trading centre and the location of the Brass LNG terminal, a major liquefied natural gas export facility. The town is the seat of the Amayanabo of Brass.

The town is accessible only by boat or air. The dry season (November–March) is the best time to visit.

By Plane

There is a small airstrip in Brass with limited flights from Port Harcourt and Yenagoa.

By Train

No passenger rail service.

By Car / Road

Brass is not accessible by road. Access is by boat from Yenagoa (3 hrs) or Nembe.

Motorcycle taxis and boats are the main transport.

• Brass waterfront — the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Brass River

• Brass LNG terminal — one of Nigeria's major gas export facilities

• Amayanabo's Palace — the traditional seat of the Brass king

• Atlantic beach walks — the coast near Brass has sandy beaches

• Boat trips along the Brass River — explore the creeks and mangroves

Fresh seafood is the specialty.

Coconut water and palm wine.

Basic guesthouses. The LNG terminal has expatriate accommodation.

The market sells fresh fish and seafood.

• Twon-Brass — across the river, the twin town
• Nembe — 30 mins by boat upriver
• Akassa — 1 hr by boat along the coast