Seaport · South Africa
Port of Simonstown
Simonstown (South Africa) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46780). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- South Africa
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ZASMN
- World Port Index no.
- 46780
- Coordinates
- 34.19°S, 18.44°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- South Africa
- Other names
- Simonsbaai
- Repairs
- Emergency only
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
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 | 12.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 195.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
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) | 5,680 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,690 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,020 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Simonstown, 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. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Simonstown
Where is Port of Simonstown?
Simonstown (South Africa) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 34.19°S, 18.44°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Simonstown?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ZASMN for Simonstown. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Simonstown?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 195.0 m, draft 9.0 m for Simonstown. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Simonstown from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,680 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,020 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Cape Town, Ngqura (Port Elizabeth), Durban.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Simonstown?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Simonstown 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.