Port of Beira (MZBEW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Beira (UN/LOCODE MZBEW) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 19.8333° S, 34.8333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Mozambique
UN/LOCODE
MZBEW
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
19.8333° S, 34.8333° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
Region
Mozambique

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Medium
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
121 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Beira

Where is Port of Beira located?

Port of Beira is a seaport located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 19.8333° S, 34.8333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Beira?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Beira is MZBEW — country code MZ, location code BEW.

How deep is Port of Beira?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Beira has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Beira require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Beira.

What type of harbor is Port of Beira?

Port of Beira is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Beira have?

Port of Beira is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Beira are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46890), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →