Tanzania

Port of Mtwara (TZ MYW)

Tanzania
Port of Mtwara, Tanzania © John Mnamba · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE TZ MYW
Coordinates -10.2667, 40.2000 (10°16′S 40°12′E)
Nearest city Mtwara
Body of water Indian Ocean
First port of entry No
Harbor
Harbor size Very small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 3 m
Channel depth 20.1 m
Anchorage depth 4.9 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Oil terminal depth 9.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Emergency only
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fresh water

Mtwara operates as a working harbor in Tanzania, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Mtwara. Draft at the approach to Mtwara is constrained by a 20.1 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Mtwara located?
Mtwara is a seaport in Tanzania.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mtwara?
The UN/LOCODE for Mtwara is TZ MYW.
What is the channel depth at Mtwara?
The channel depth at Mtwara is 20.1 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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