Port of Chinde (MZINE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Chinde (UN/LOCODE MZINE) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 18.5667° S, 36.5000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Mozambique
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Chinde
Where is Port of Chinde located?
Port of Chinde is a seaport located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 18.5667° S, 36.5000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Chinde?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Chinde is MZINE — country code MZ, location code INE.
How deep is Port of Chinde?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Chinde has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Chinde require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Chinde.
What type of harbor is Port of Chinde?
Port of Chinde is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Chinde have?
Port of Chinde is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Chinde are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46900), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →