Port of Richards Bay (ZARCB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Richards Bay (UN/LOCODE ZARCB) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in South Africa, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 28.8100° S, 32.0983° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.9 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 19 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- South Africa
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Richards Bay
Where is Port of Richards Bay located?
Port of Richards Bay is a seaport located in South Africa, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 28.8100° S, 32.0983° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Richards Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Richards Bay is ZARCB — country code ZA, location code RCB.
How deep is Port of Richards Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Richards Bay has a channel depth of about 18.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 19 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Richards Bay?
Port of Richards Bay reports a maximum draft of 17.5 m, a maximum length of 300 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Richards Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Richards Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Richards Bay?
Port of Richards Bay is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Richards Bay have?
Port of Richards Bay is recorded as offering wharves, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Richards Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46855), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →