Port of Mtwara (TZMYW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mtwara (UN/LOCODE TZMYW) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Tanzania, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 10.2667° S, 40.2000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Tanzania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mtwara
Where is Port of Mtwara located?
Port of Mtwara is a seaport located in Tanzania, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 10.2667° S, 40.2000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mtwara?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mtwara is TZMYW — country code TZ, location code MYW.
How deep is Port of Mtwara?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mtwara has a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Mtwara require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mtwara.
What type of harbor is Port of Mtwara?
Port of Mtwara is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mtwara have?
Port of Mtwara is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mtwara are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46975), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →