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Port of GANSBAAI

ZAGAA🇿🇦South Africa

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About Port of GANSBAAI

Gansbaai is a small fishing harbor on the southern coast of South Africa, known for its whale watching and shark cage diving operations. It primarily handles small fishing vessels and tour boats.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
South Africa
Latitude
-34.5845°
Longitude
19.3420°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to GANSBAAI is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Danger Point Lighthouse at 3.4 NM to the SW. Other aids include Hermanus Breakwater (10.7 NM NNW), Quoin Point (18.8 NM SE), Cape Hangklip (28.1 NM WNW), Gordan's Bay Harbour East Breakwater (34.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of GANSBAAI?

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The Port of GANSBAAI 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 GANSBAAI?

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You can track vessels near GANSBAAI (ZAGAA) 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 ZAGAA on the live map.

Where is the Port of GANSBAAI?

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The Port of GANSBAAI is a port in ZA. Its UN/LOCODE is ZAGAA — 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 ZAGAA 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 GANSBAAI?

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The Port of GANSBAAI 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.