Port of Porto Belo (MZPBE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Porto Belo (UN/LOCODE MZPBE) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 17.7000° S, 37.1833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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
- Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Mozambique
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Porto Belo
Where is Port of Porto Belo located?
Port of Porto Belo is a seaport located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 17.7000° S, 37.1833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Porto Belo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Porto Belo is MZPBE — country code MZ, location code PBE.
How deep is Port of Porto Belo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Porto Belo has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m.
Does Port of Porto Belo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Porto Belo.
What type of harbor is Port of Porto Belo?
Port of Porto Belo is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Porto Belo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46920), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →