Port of Zanzibar (TZ ZNZ)
Tanzania
| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | TZ ZNZ |
| Coordinates | -6.1667, 39.1833 (6°10′S 39°11′E) |
| Nearest city | Zanzibar |
| Body of water | Indian Ocean |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Small |
| Harbor type | Coastal, natural |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 3 m |
| Channel depth | 11 m |
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Pilotage available | Yes |
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Repairs | Limited |
| Dry dock | Small |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | No |
| Overhead limits | Yes |
Facilities
Anchorage
Cranes
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Provisions
Ratings
Zanzibar is a seaport on the coast of Tanzania, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 11.0 m, a key limit on vessel draft.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Zanzibar located?
- Zanzibar is a seaport in Tanzania.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Zanzibar?
- The UN/LOCODE for Zanzibar is TZ ZNZ.
- What is the channel depth at Zanzibar?
- The channel depth at Zanzibar is 11 m.
Nearby ports
- Dar Es Salaam Tanzania 73 km
- Mjimwema Terminal Tanzania 75 km
- Chake Chake Tanzania 121 km
- Tanga Tanzania 121 km
- Mombasa Kenya 240 km
- Kilwa Kivinje Tanzania 287 km
- Kilifi Kenya 292 km
- Malindi Kenya 345 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 9641 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 7249 km
- Los Angeles USA 16171 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 3870 km
- Hamburg Germany 7185 km
- Santos Brazil 9275 km
- Durban South Africa 2770 km
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