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
- Drydock type: Medium
- Railway type: Medium
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 MOSSEL BAY port (ZAMZY) — South Africa
Key information on MOSSEL BAY Port.
MOSSEL BAY (UN/Locode: ZAMZY), South Africa is a seaport located at approximately -34.17600° N, 22.14650° E.
What type of vessels MOSSEL BAY Port handles?
Port usage is Other (65.22%), Tanker (17.39%) and Passenger (17.39%).
Where is MOSSEL BAY Port located?
Coordinates: -34.17600° N, 22.14650° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at MOSSEL BAY Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 3.4m - 4.6m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 6.05 m.
What restrictions apply at MOSSEL BAY Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; 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: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do MOSSEL BAY Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 242; max beam: 35; max draft: 13.17; max DWT: 51,501; max GT: 33355; max NT: 13695; min LOA: 4; min beam: 2; min draft: 5.8; min DWT: 1850; min GT: 2063; min NT: 619 and build year: 1999.
Who are the ship agents at MOSSEL BAY Port?
Ship agents include Trade Ocean Ships Agency.
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Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | ZAMZY |
| Latitude / Longitude | -34.18º, 22.15º |
| Country | South Africa |
| Channel Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 20.1m - 21.3m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
| Oil Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 6.05 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
