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: Emergency Only
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 MTWARA port (TZMYW) — Tanzania, United Republic of
Key information on MTWARA Port.
MTWARA (UN/Locode: TZMYW), Tanzania, United Republic of is a seaport located at approximately -10.26782° N, 40.19783° E.
What type of vessels MTWARA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (76.47%), Tanker (14.71%) and Other (8.82%).
Where is MTWARA Port located?
Coordinates: -10.26782° N, 40.19783° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at MTWARA Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 20.1m - 21.3m; anchorage depth 4.9m - 6.1m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 9.75 m.
What restrictions apply at MTWARA Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; 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: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: not available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do MTWARA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 199; max beam: 33; max draft: 13.5; max DWT: 63,727; max GT: 35908; max NT: 21205; min LOA: 20; min beam: 5; min draft: 2.8; min DWT: 292; min GT: 492; min NT: 504 and build year: 1998.
Who are the ship suppliers at MTWARA 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 | TZMYW |
| Latitude / Longitude | -10.27º, 40.20º |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Channel Depth | 20.1m - 21.3m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 9.75 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
