Port of Richards Bay (ZA RCB)
UN/LOCODE
ZA RCB
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
18.9 m
Nearest city
Richards Bay
Body of water
Indian Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
South Africa
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Port information
- Coordinates
- -28.8100, 32.0983 (28°49′S 32°06′E)On the map
Harbor
- Harbor type
- Coastal, breakwater
- Shelter
- Fair
- Tidal range
- 2 m
- Anchorage depth
- 18.6 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 19 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 16 m
- Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
- 300 m × 50 m × 17.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes
Pilotage available: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Quarantine / pratique: Yes
Repairs: Limited
Medical facilities: Yes
Nearest airport: Yes
Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Breakbulk
Container
Liquid bulk
Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Provisions
Ratings
17.32
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 17.32
Located in South Africa, the port of Richards Bay serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Richards Bay has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Richards Bay work with a channel depth of 18.9 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Richards Bay located?
- Richards Bay is a seaport in South Africa.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Richards Bay?
- The UN/LOCODE for Richards Bay is ZA RCB.
- What is the channel depth at Richards Bay?
- The channel depth at Richards Bay is 18.9 m.
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 11568 km
- Singapore Singapore 8311 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 9373 km
- Los Angeles USA 17159 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 6470 km
- Hamburg Germany 9407 km
- Santos Brazil 7686 km
- Durban South Africa 154 km
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