Port of Zanzibar (TZ ZNZ)
UN/LOCODE
TZ ZNZ
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Zanzibar
Body of water
Indian Ocean
Tanzania
Port information
- Coordinates
- -6.1667, 39.1833 (6°10′S 39°11′E)On the map
Harbor
- Harbor type
- Coastal, natural
- Shelter
- Good
- Tidal range
- 3 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
Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Anchorage
Container
Cranes
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Provisions
Ratings
45.51
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 45.51
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
- Singapore Singapore 7228 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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