Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Moderate
- Drydock type: Small
- Railway type: Small
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about MAPUTO port (MZMPM) — Mozambique
Key information on MAPUTO Port.
MAPUTO (UN/Locode: MZMPM), Mozambique is a seaport located at approximately -25.97000° N, 32.56400° E.
What type of vessels MAPUTO Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (82.01%), Tanker (14.75%) and Other (3.24%).
Where is MAPUTO Port located?
Coordinates: -25.97000° N, 32.56400° E.
- MATOLA — UN/Locode: MZMAT — -25.96000° N, 32.49950° E
What are the key facilities and depths at MAPUTO Port?
Harbor type/size: Lake or Canal and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 15.5m - 16m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 10.08 m.
What restrictions apply at MAPUTO Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do MAPUTO Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 399; max beam: 56; max draft: 18.25; max DWT: 180,630; max GT: 170794; max NT: 60235; min LOA: 25; min draft: 3; min DWT: 500; min GT: 749; min NT: 504 and build year: 1983.
Who are the ship suppliers at MAPUTO Port?
Ship suppliers include Moz Ship Supply Lda and Sea Master.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | MZMPM |
| Latitude / Longitude | -25.97º, 32.56º |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Channel Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 15.5m - 16m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 10.08 |
Nearby Ports
| Port name | Latitude / Longitude |
|---|---|
| MZMAT | -25.96º, 32.50º |
| Harbour Type | Lake or Canal |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
