Port of Nacala (MZMNC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nacala (UN/LOCODE MZMNC) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 14.5333° S, 40.6667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Mozambique
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nacala
Where is Port of Nacala located?
Port of Nacala is a seaport located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 14.5333° S, 40.6667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nacala?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nacala is MZMNC — country code MZ, location code MNC.
How deep is Port of Nacala?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nacala has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Nacala require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nacala.
What type of harbor is Port of Nacala?
Port of Nacala is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nacala have?
Port of Nacala is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nacala are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46935), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →