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Port of Ambriz

AOAZZ🇦🇴Angola

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About Port of Ambriz

Ambriz is a small Angolan port on the Atlantic coast. It handles general cargo, offshore support, and tankers. The port is equipped with tugs and pilots are compulsory.

Background
Ambriz is a village and municipality in Bengo Province, Angola. It is located 127 km from the town of Caxito. It borders the municipality of N'zeto, Zaire Province, to the north and the municipality of Dande to the south.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Tidal Range
1ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
46550 →
Wikidata
Q458731 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
AOAZZ
Country
🇦🇴Angola
Time Zone
UTC+1

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
West Africa
Latitude
-7.8344°
Longitude
13.1048°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Ambriz?

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The approach to Ambriz is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ambriz Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the WSW. Other aids include N'Zeto (37.5 NM NNW), Barra Do Dande (40.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Ambriz on?

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The Port of Ambriz is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in AO. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Ambriz?

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You can track vessels near Ambriz (AOAZZ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for AOAZZ on the live map.

Where is the Port of Ambriz?

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The Port of Ambriz is a port in AO. Its UN/LOCODE is AOAZZ — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE AOAZZ mean?

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The first two characters, AO, are the ISO country code for AO. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Ambriz?

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The Port of Ambriz operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

What is the Port of Ambriz?

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AMBRIZ (UN/Locode: AOAZZ), Angola is a seaport located at approximately -7.83442° N, 13.10481° E.

Where is the Port of Ambriz located?

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Coordinates: -7.83442° N, 13.10481° E.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Ambriz?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Ambriz?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Ambriz?

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Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo, Offshore, Pleasure Craft and Tanker.