Port of Pemba (MZPOL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pemba (UN/LOCODE MZPOL) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 12.9667° S, 40.5000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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
- 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 Pemba
Where is Port of Pemba located?
Port of Pemba is a seaport located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 12.9667° S, 40.5000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pemba?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pemba is MZPOL — country code MZ, location code POL.
How deep is Port of Pemba?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pemba has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Pemba require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Pemba.
What type of harbor is Port of Pemba?
Port of Pemba is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pemba have?
Port of Pemba is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pemba are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46940), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →