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.

Country
Mozambique
UN/LOCODE
MZINH
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
23.9167° S, 35.4000° 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
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
198 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →