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 EAST LONDON port (ZAELS) — South Africa
Key information on EAST LONDON Port.
EAST LONDON (UN/Locode: ZAELS), South Africa is a seaport located at approximately -33.02600° N, 27.90610° E.
What type of vessels EAST LONDON Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (45.88%), Cargo (26.29%), Other (25.26%) and Passenger (2.58%).
Where is EAST LONDON Port located?
Coordinates: -33.02600° N, 27.90610° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at EAST LONDON Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed 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 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 10 m.
What restrictions apply at EAST LONDON 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: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not 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 EAST LONDON Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 345; max beam: 60; max draft: 25; max DWT: 319,994; max GT: 201963; max NT: 131653; min LOA: 12; min beam: 4; min draft: 2.75; min DWT: 115; min GT: 279; min NT: 203 and build year: 1975.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | ZAELS |
| Latitude / Longitude | -33.03º, 27.91º |
| Country | South Africa |
| Channel Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 23.2m - OVER |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 10 |
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
