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Port of Kommetjie

ZAKOM🇿🇦South Africa

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About Port of Kommetjie

Kommetjie is a small harbor located on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, South Africa. It primarily serves as a base for fishing vessels and recreational craft. The port offers limited facilities and is exposed to prevailing weather conditions.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
ZA-WC
Latitude
-34.1333°
Longitude
18.3167°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kommetjie is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Slangkop Point Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the S. Other aids include Kalk Bay Breakwater (7 NM ESE), Simonstown Dockyard (7 NM ESE), Roman Rock (7.7 NM ESE), Cape Town Entrance (Duncan Dock) Range Front (14.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kommetjie?

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The Port of Kommetjie 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 Kommetjie?

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You can track vessels near Kommetjie (ZAKOM) 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 ZAKOM on the live map.

Where is the Port of Kommetjie?

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The Port of Kommetjie is a port in ZA. Its UN/LOCODE is ZAKOM — 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 ZAKOM 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 Kommetjie?

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The Port of Kommetjie 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.