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Port of Mossel Bay

ZAMZY🇿🇦South Africa

Port Location

About Port of Mossel Bay

This South African port, established in 1848, serves as a coastal breakwater harbor. It handles bulk carriers, general cargo, fishing vessels, and offshore support craft. Facilities include fixed cranes with lifting capacities up to 24 MT and wharf loading/offloading services.

Background
Mossel Bay is a harbour town of about 170,000 people on the Garden Route of South Africa. It is an important tourism and farming region of the Western Cape Province. Mossel Bay lies 400 kilometres east of the country's seat of parliament, Cape Town, and 400 km west of Gqeberha, the largest city in the Eastern Cape. The older parts of the town occupy the north-facing side of the Cape St Blaize Peninsula, whilst the newer suburbs straddle the Peninsula and have spread eastwards along the sandy shore of the Bay.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
7m
Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
2ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
M
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1848

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
South Africa
Latitude
-34.1760°
Longitude
22.1465°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
46800 →
Wikidata
Q995615 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.mosselbaymun.co.za →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Mossel Bay?+
The controlling depth at Mossel Bay is 7 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Mossel Bay?+
The approach to Mossel Bay is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mossel Bay Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Cape St. Blaize (0.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Mossel Bay on?+
The Port of Mossel Bay 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.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Mossel Bay?+
You can track vessels near Mossel Bay (ZAMZY) 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 ZAMZY on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Mossel Bay?+
The Port of Mossel Bay 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.
What is the Port of Mossel Bay?+
MOSSEL BAY (UN/Locode: ZAMZY), South Africa is a seaport located at approximately -34.17600° N, 22.14650° E.
Where is the Port of Mossel Bay located?+
Coordinates: -34.17600° N, 22.14650° E.
What facilities are available at the Port of Mossel Bay?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 3.4m - 4.6m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 6.05 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Mossel Bay?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Mossel Bay?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Mossel Bay?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft and Tanker.