Port of Madantsane

The approach to Madantsane is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Castle Point Range Rear Lighthouse at 8.4 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Hood Point (8.6 NM SE), Castle Point Range Front (8.9 NM ESE), East London South Breakwater (9.2 NM ESE), Nahoon Point (9.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Madantsane 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 Madantsane (ZAMD3) 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 ZAMD3 on the live map.

The Port of Madantsane is a port in ZA. Its UN/LOCODE is ZAMD3 — 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 of Madantsane 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.