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: Moderate
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 TANGA port (TZTGT) — Tanzania, United Republic of
Key information on TANGA Port.
TANGA (UN/Locode: TZTGT), Tanzania, United Republic of is a seaport located at approximately -5.05063° N, 39.12609° E.
What type of vessels TANGA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (69.62%), Tanker (16.46%) and Other (13.92%).
Where is TANGA Port located?
Coordinates: -5.05063° N, 39.12609° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at TANGA Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 17.1m - 18.2m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m; oil terminal depth 3.4m - 4.6m and maximum draft approx. 11 m.
What restrictions apply at TANGA Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; 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: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do TANGA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 249; max beam: 44; max draft: 14.4; max DWT: 109,900; max GT: 65714; max NT: 33823; min LOA: 23; min beam: 6; min draft: 2.8; min DWT: 292; min GT: 399; min NT: 276 and build year: 1973.
Who are the ship suppliers at TANGA 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 | TZTGT |
| Latitude / Longitude | -5.05º, 39.13º |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Channel Depth | 17.1m - 18.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 11 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
