Port of Tanga (TZTGT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tanga (UN/LOCODE TZTGT) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Tanzania, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 5.0833° S, 39.1167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Tanzania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tanga
Where is Port of Tanga located?
Port of Tanga is a seaport located in Tanzania, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 5.0833° S, 39.1167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tanga?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tanga is TZTGT — country code TZ, location code TGT.
How deep is Port of Tanga?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tanga has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Tanga require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tanga.
What type of harbor is Port of Tanga?
Port of Tanga is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tanga have?
Port of Tanga is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tanga are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47030), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →