Port of Quelimane (MZUEL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Quelimane (UN/LOCODE MZUEL) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 17.8833° S, 36.8833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Mozambique
UN/LOCODE
MZUEL
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
17.8833° S, 36.8833° 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
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
Region
Mozambique

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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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 Quelimane

Where is Port of Quelimane located?

Port of Quelimane is a seaport located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 17.8833° S, 36.8833° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Quelimane?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Quelimane is MZUEL — country code MZ, location code UEL.

How deep is Port of Quelimane?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Quelimane has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Quelimane require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Quelimane.

What type of harbor is Port of Quelimane?

Port of Quelimane is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Quelimane have?

Port of Quelimane is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Quelimane are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46910), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →