Port of Mocambique (MZMZQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mocambique (UN/LOCODE MZMZQ) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 15.0333° S, 40.7333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 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
- Coastal (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 Mocambique
Where is Port of Mocambique located?
Port of Mocambique is a seaport located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 15.0333° S, 40.7333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mocambique?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mocambique is MZMZQ — country code MZ, location code MZQ.
How deep is Port of Mocambique?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mocambique has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m.
Does Port of Mocambique require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mocambique.
What type of harbor is Port of Mocambique?
Port of Mocambique is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mocambique have?
Port of Mocambique is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mocambique are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46930), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →