Port of Saldanha Bay (ZASDB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Saldanha Bay (UN/LOCODE ZASDB) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in South Africa, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 33.0333° S, 17.9667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 23 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- South Africa
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Saldanha Bay
Where is Port of Saldanha Bay located?
Port of Saldanha Bay is a seaport located in South Africa, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 33.0333° S, 17.9667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Saldanha Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Saldanha Bay is ZASDB — country code ZA, location code SDB.
How deep is Port of Saldanha Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Saldanha Bay has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 23 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Saldanha Bay?
Port of Saldanha Bay reports a maximum draft of 21.2 m, a maximum length of 340 m, a maximum beam of 60 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Saldanha Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Saldanha Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Saldanha Bay?
Port of Saldanha Bay is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Saldanha Bay have?
Port of Saldanha Bay is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Saldanha Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →