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: Limited
- 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 NACALA port (MZMNC) — Mozambique
Key information on NACALA Port.
NACALA (UN/Locode: MZMNC), Mozambique is a seaport located at approximately -14.54150° N, 40.66750° E.
What type of vessels NACALA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (70.53%), Tanker (20.29%), Other (8.7%) and Passenger (0.48%).
Where is NACALA Port located?
Coordinates: -14.54150° N, 40.66750° E.
- MOCAMBIQUE — UN/Locode: MZMZQ — -15.03450° N, 40.73200° E
What are the key facilities and depths at NACALA Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 19 m.
What restrictions apply at NACALA Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: not available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do NACALA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Tanker and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 376; max beam: 56; max draft: 18.4; max DWT: 209,756; max GT: 107761; max NT: 68500; min LOA: 17; min beam: 5; min draft: 3.5; min DWT: 2310; min GT: 1681; min NT: 504 and build year: 1988.
Who are the ship suppliers at NACALA 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 | MZMNC |
| Latitude / Longitude | -14.54º, 40.67º |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Channel Depth | 23.2m - OVER |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 19 |
Nearby Ports
| Port name | Latitude / Longitude |
|---|---|
| MZMZQ | -15.03º, 40.73º |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
