Port Saint John's

The approach to Port Saint John's is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Hermes Lighthouse at 1 NM to the E. Other aids include South Sand Bluff (28.6 NM NE), M'Bashee (48.2 NM SW), Island View Channel Range Rear (49.6 NM NE), North Sand Bluff (49.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port Saint John's is situated on the Indian Ocean in ZA. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Port Saint John's (ZAJOH) 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 ZAJOH on the live map.

The Port Saint John's is a port in ZA. Its UN/LOCODE is ZAJOH — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port Saint John's 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.