Seaport · South Africa
Port of Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay (South Africa) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46800). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- South Africa
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ZAMZY
- World Port Index no.
- 46800
- Coordinates
- 34.17°S, 22.15°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Fishing
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- South Africa
- Other names
- Aliwal
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.2 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 21.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 130.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.5 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 189.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 12.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Traffic separation scheme
- Vessel traffic service
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,500 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,510 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,840 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mossel Bay, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 171 (Enroute) - East Africa and the South Indian Ocean.
Frequently asked questions about Mossel Bay
Where is Port of Mossel Bay?
Mossel Bay (South Africa) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 34.17°S, 22.15°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mossel Bay?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ZAMZY for Mossel Bay. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Mossel Bay?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 130.0 m, draft 6.5 m for Mossel Bay. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Mossel Bay from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,500 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,840 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Ngqura (Port Elizabeth), Cape Town, Durban.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Mossel Bay?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mossel Bay through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.