Port of Mtwara (TZ MYW)
Tanzania
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| 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
- Shanghai China 9788 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 7713 km
- Los Angeles USA 16608 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 4242 km
- Hamburg Germany 7653 km
- Santos Brazil 9197 km
- Durban South Africa 2377 km
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