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
- Railway type: Small
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 DAR ES SALAAM port (TZDAR) — Tanzania, United Republic of
Key information on DAR ES SALAAM Port.
DAR ES SALAAM (UN/Locode: TZDAR), Tanzania, United Republic of is a seaport located at approximately -6.82600° N, 39.29821° E.
What type of vessels DAR ES SALAAM Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (60.29%), Tanker (19.75%), Other (12.96%) and Passenger (7%).
Where is DAR ES SALAAM Port located?
Coordinates: -6.82600° N, 39.29821° E.
- ZANZIBAR — UN/Locode: TZZNZ — -6.13000° N, 39.21000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at DAR ES SALAAM Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 10 m.
What restrictions apply at DAR ES SALAAM Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none 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 DAR ES SALAAM Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 65; max draft: 23; max DWT: 399,277; max GT: 225282; max NT: 143460; min LOA: 11; min beam: 4; min draft: 1.95; min DWT: 25; min GT: 168; min NT: 5 and build year: 1955.
Who are the ship suppliers at DAR ES SALAAM Port?
Ship suppliers include Coastal Supplies and Services Ltd..
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | TZDAR |
| Latitude / Longitude | -6.83º, 39.30º |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Channel Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 10 |
Nearby Ports
| Port name | Latitude / Longitude |
|---|---|
| TZZNZ | -6.13º, 39.21º |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
