Tanzania

Port of Mtwara (TZ MYW)

UN/LOCODE
TZ MYW
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
20.1 m
Nearest city
Mtwara
Body of water
Indian Ocean
First port of entry
No
Tanzania
Port of Mtwara, Tanzania © John Mnamba · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Coordinates
-10.2667, 40.2000 (10°16′S 40°12′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
3 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
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Oil terminal
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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