Port of Chinde

MZINE🇲🇿Mozambique

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About Port of Chinde

This port serves as a gateway for the Zambezi valley, handling exports of copra and sugar. Located on the Chinde River, it accommodates pilotage and tug services.

Background
Chinde is a town of Mozambique, and a port for the Zambezi valley. It is located on the Chinde River, and is an important fishing center. It exports copra and sugar, and had a population of 16,500 in 1980. Chinde lies in Chinde District of Zambezia Province.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
3ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
46900 →
Wikidata
Q2261361 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
MZINE
Country
🇲🇿Mozambique
Time Zone
UTC+2

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Latitude
-18.5667°
Longitude
36.5000°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Chinde is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ilha Timbué Lighthouse at 18 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Vilhena (37.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Chinde on?

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The Port of Chinde is situated on the Mozambique Channel in MZ. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Chinde (MZINE) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Chinde?

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The Port of Chinde is a port in MZ. Its UN/LOCODE is MZINE — 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 MZINE mean?

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The first two characters, MZ, are the ISO country code for MZ. 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 Chinde?

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The Port of Chinde operates in the UTC+2 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.