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: 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 DURBAN port (ZADUR) — South Africa
Key information on DURBAN Port.
DURBAN (UN/Locode: ZADUR), South Africa is a seaport located at approximately -29.88100° N, 31.02650° E.
What type of vessels DURBAN Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (67.41%), Tanker (26.02%), Other (5.91%) and Passenger (0.66%).
Where is DURBAN Port located?
Coordinates: -29.88100° N, 31.02650° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at DURBAN Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 21.6m - 22.9m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 10.08 m.
What restrictions apply at DURBAN Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; 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: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What vessel types and sizes do DURBAN Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 385; max beam: 66; max draft: 22.62; max DWT: 320,785; max GT: 180849; max NT: 111897; min LOA: 14; min beam: 5; min draft: 2.3; min DWT: 115; min GT: 268; min NT: 88 and build year: 1979.
Who are the ship agents at DURBAN Port?
Ship agents include CFS NAMIBIA CC and Trade Ocean Ships Agency.
Who are the ship suppliers at DURBAN Port?
Ship suppliers include Stem Fuels.
Who are the service providers at DURBAN Port?
Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | ZADUR |
| Latitude / Longitude | -29.88º, 31.03º |
| Country | South Africa |
| Channel Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 21.6m - 22.9m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 10.08 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Large |
