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Port Edward

ZAPED🇿🇦South Africa

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About Port Edward

Port Edward is a small harbor on the KwaZulu-Natal coast of South Africa. It primarily serves local fishing vessels and recreational craft. The port offers limited facilities and is not designed for large commercial shipping.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
South Africa
Latitude
-31.0500°
Longitude
30.2167°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Edward?

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The approach to Port Edward is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Island View Channel Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the SE. Other aids include North Sand Bluff (0.6 NM SE), South Sand Bluff (21.2 NM SW), Port Shepstone (22.3 NM NE), Ifafa (41.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port Edward on?

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The Port Edward 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 Edward?

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You can track vessels near Port Edward (ZAPED) 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 ZAPED on the live map.

Where is the Port Edward?

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The Port Edward is a port in ZA. Its UN/LOCODE is ZAPED — 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 ZAPED 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 Edward?

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The Port Edward 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.