Port Nolloth

ZANOL🇿🇦South Africa

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About Port Nolloth

Port Nolloth is a small fishing port on South Africa's west coast. It handles manganese ore exports and fishing vessels. The port is situated near the Orange River mouth.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
West Africa
Latitude
-29.2605°
Longitude
16.8660°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Nolloth?

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The approach to Port Nolloth is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port Nolloth Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the N. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port Nolloth on?

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The Port Nolloth is situated on the South Atlantic 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 Nolloth?

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You can track vessels near Port Nolloth (ZANOL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port Nolloth?

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The Port Nolloth is a port in ZA. Its UN/LOCODE is ZANOL — 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 ZANOL 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 Nolloth?

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The Port Nolloth 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.