Port of Namibe (AOMSZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Namibe (UN/LOCODE AOMSZ) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Angola, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 15.2000° S, 12.1500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 10.5 m, an anchorage depth near 9 m, cargo pier depths around 10.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Angola
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Namibe
Where is Port of Namibe located?
Port of Namibe is a seaport located in Angola, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 15.2000° S, 12.1500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Namibe?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Namibe is AOMSZ — country code AO, location code MSZ.
How deep is Port of Namibe?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Namibe has a channel depth of about 10.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 9 m, cargo pier depths of about 10.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Namibe?
Port of Namibe reports a maximum draft of 19 m, a maximum length of 225 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Namibe require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Namibe.
What type of harbor is Port of Namibe?
Port of Namibe is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Namibe have?
Port of Namibe is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Namibe are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46610), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →