Port of Inhambane (MZINH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Inhambane (UN/LOCODE MZINH) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 23.9167° S, 35.4000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Mozambique
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Inhambane
Where is Port of Inhambane located?
Port of Inhambane is a seaport located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 23.9167° S, 35.4000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Inhambane?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Inhambane is MZINH — country code MZ, location code INH.
How deep is Port of Inhambane?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Inhambane has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Inhambane?
Port of Inhambane is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Inhambane have?
Port of Inhambane is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Inhambane are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46880), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →