Port of Simonstown (ZASMN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Simonstown (UN/LOCODE ZASMN) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in South Africa, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 34.1850° S, 18.4367° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- South Africa
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Simonstown
Where is Port of Simonstown located?
Port of Simonstown is a seaport located in South Africa, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 34.1850° S, 18.4367° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Simonstown?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Simonstown is ZASMN — country code ZA, location code SMN.
How deep is Port of Simonstown?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Simonstown has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Simonstown?
Port of Simonstown reports a maximum draft of 9 m, a maximum length of 195 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Simonstown require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Simonstown.
What type of harbor is Port of Simonstown?
Port of Simonstown is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Simonstown have?
Port of Simonstown is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Simonstown are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46780), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →