Port of BUKOBA

TZBKZ🇹🇿Tanzania

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About Port of BUKOBA

Bukoba Port is a ferry terminal on the shores of Lake Victoria, Tanzania. It serves as a vital link for passenger and cargo transport across the lake.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Africa
Latitude
-1.3464°
Longitude
31.8155°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
TZBKZ
Country
🇹🇿Tanzania
Time Zone
UTC+3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of BUKOBA on?

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The Port of BUKOBA is situated on the Indian Ocean in TZ. 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 BUKOBA?

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You can track vessels near BUKOBA (TZBKZ) 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 BUKOBA?

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The Port of BUKOBA is a port in TZ. Its UN/LOCODE is TZBKZ — 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 TZBKZ mean?

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The first two characters, TZ, are the ISO country code for TZ. 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 BUKOBA?

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The Port of BUKOBA operates in the UTC+3 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.