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
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 RICHARDS BAY port (ZARCB) — South Africa
Key information on RICHARDS BAY Port.
RICHARDS BAY (UN/Locode: ZARCB), South Africa is a seaport located at approximately -28.80600° N, 32.06000° E.
What type of vessels RICHARDS BAY Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (88.08%), Tanker (11.11%) and Other (0.81%).
Where is RICHARDS BAY Port located?
Coordinates: -28.80600° N, 32.06000° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at RICHARDS BAY Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 18.6m - 19.8m; anchorage depth 18.6m - 19.8m; cargo pier depth 14m - 15.2m; oil terminal depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 17.05 m.
What restrictions apply at RICHARDS BAY 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: not 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 RICHARDS BAY Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 300; max beam: 50; max draft: 18.3; max DWT: 203,095; max GT: 101933; max NT: 66396; min LOA: 18; min beam: 8; min draft: 5.65; min DWT: 260; min GT: 460; min NT: 967 and build year: 1981.
Who are the ship agents at RICHARDS BAY Port?
Ship agents include Trade Ocean Ships Agency.
Who are the service providers at RICHARDS BAY Port?
Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | ZARCB |
| Latitude / Longitude | -28.81º, 32.06º |
| Country | South Africa |
| Channel Depth | 18.6m - 19.8m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 18.6m - 19.8m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Oil Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 17.05 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
