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.

Country
Mozambique
UN/LOCODE
MZPBE
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
17.7000° S, 37.1833° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
Region
Mozambique

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown

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Distance
20 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →