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: Major
- Drydock type: Large
- Railway type: Large
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 CAPE TOWN port (ZACPT) — South Africa
Key information on CAPE TOWN Port.
CAPE TOWN (UN/Locode: ZACPT), South Africa is a seaport located at approximately -33.90950° N, 18.43560° E.
What type of vessels CAPE TOWN Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (45.48%), Tanker (30.04%), Other (23.09%) and Passenger (1.39%).
Where is CAPE TOWN Port located?
Coordinates: -33.90950° N, 18.43560° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at CAPE TOWN Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 15.5m - 16m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m; oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 13.01 m.
What restrictions apply at CAPE TOWN Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; 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: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What vessel types and sizes do CAPE TOWN Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 94; max draft: 22.72; max DWT: 324,268; max GT: 210678; max NT: 111896; min LOA: 10; min draft: 2.3; min DWT: 126; min GT: 268; min NT: 88 and build year: 1963.
Who are the ship agents at CAPE TOWN Port?
Ship agents include CFS NAMIBIA CC and Trade Ocean Ships Agency.
Who are the service providers at CAPE TOWN Port?
Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | ZACPT |
| Latitude / Longitude | -33.91º, 18.44º |
| Country | South Africa |
| Channel Depth | 15.5m - 16m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 23.2m - OVER |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Oil Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 13.01 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Large |
