Port of Mwanza

TZMWZ🇹🇿Tanzania

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About Port of Mwanza

Mwanza Port is a key maritime gateway on the southern shores of Lake Victoria, Tanzania. It serves as a vital hub for regional trade and passenger transport across the lake. The port handles various cargo, including agricultural products and general goods, and accommodates vessels such as ferries and cargo ships.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
TZ-18
Area
East Africa
Latitude
-2.5104°
Longitude
32.9012°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Mwanza on?

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The Port of Mwanza 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 Mwanza?

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You can track vessels near Mwanza (TZMWZ) 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 Mwanza?

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The Port of Mwanza is a port in TZ. Its UN/LOCODE is TZMWZ — 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 TZMWZ 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 Mwanza?

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The Port of Mwanza 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.