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Port of Bottelary

ZA8GT🇿🇦South Africa

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About Port of Bottelary

Bottelary is a port located in South Africa's Western Cape province. It serves as a cargo handling facility, though specific cargo types and vessel operations are not detailed.

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Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
ZA8GT
Country
🇿🇦South Africa
Time Zone
UTC+2

Region

Subdivision
ZA-WC
Latitude
-33.1333°
Longitude
18.1000°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Bottelary is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Saldanha Bay Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at 5.8 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Saldanha Bay South Head (7.5 NM WNW), Marcus Island (8.5 NM NW), Saldanha Bay North Head (10.7 NM WNW), Cape Town Entrance (Duncan Dock) Range Rear (17.9 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Bottelary?

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The Port of Bottelary is located within the Cape of Good Hope route — the historic shipping route around the southern tip of Africa. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

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

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You can track vessels near Bottelary (ZA8GT) 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 ZA8GT on the live map.

Where is the Port of Bottelary?

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The Port of Bottelary is a port in ZA. Its UN/LOCODE is ZA8GT — 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 ZA8GT mean?

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The first two characters, ZA, are the ISO country code for ZA. 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 Bottelary?

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The Port of Bottelary 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.