Port of Mjimwema Terminal: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Mjimwema Terminal is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Tanzania, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 6.8167° S, 39.3667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Tanzania
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
6.8167° S, 39.3667° 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
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
15.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Indian Ocean
Region
Tanzania

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Anchorage

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Distance
4 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mjimwema Terminal

Where is Port of Mjimwema Terminal located?

Port of Mjimwema Terminal is a seaport located in Tanzania, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 6.8167° S, 39.3667° E.

How deep is Port of Mjimwema Terminal?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mjimwema Terminal has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Mjimwema Terminal?

Port of Mjimwema Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Mjimwema Terminal have?

Port of Mjimwema Terminal is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Mjimwema Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47005), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →