Port of Dzaoudzi (KMDZA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dzaoudzi (UN/LOCODE KMDZA) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Comoros, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 12.7833° S, 45.2500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Comoros
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dzaoudzi
Where is Port of Dzaoudzi located?
Port of Dzaoudzi is a seaport located in Comoros, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 12.7833° S, 45.2500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dzaoudzi?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dzaoudzi is KMDZA — country code KM, location code DZA.
How deep is Port of Dzaoudzi?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dzaoudzi has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Dzaoudzi require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Dzaoudzi.
What type of harbor is Port of Dzaoudzi?
Port of Dzaoudzi is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Dzaoudzi have?
Port of Dzaoudzi is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dzaoudzi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47340), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →