Port of Mossel Bay (ZAMZY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mossel Bay (UN/LOCODE ZAMZY) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in South Africa, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 34.1747° S, 22.1461° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Fishing
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- South Africa
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mossel Bay
Where is Port of Mossel Bay located?
Port of Mossel Bay is a seaport located in South Africa, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 34.1747° S, 22.1461° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mossel Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mossel Bay is ZAMZY — country code ZA, location code MZY.
How deep is Port of Mossel Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mossel Bay has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.2 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Mossel Bay?
Port of Mossel Bay reports a maximum draft of 6.5 m, a maximum length of 130 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Mossel Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mossel Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Mossel Bay?
Port of Mossel Bay is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mossel Bay have?
Port of Mossel Bay is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mossel Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46800), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →