Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Moderate
- Drydock type: Small
- Railway type: Small
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about MAPUTO port (MZMPM) — Mozambique
Key information on MAPUTO Port.
MAPUTO (UN/Locode: MZMPM), Mozambique is a seaport located at approximately -25.97000° N, 32.56400° E.
What type of vessels MAPUTO Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (81.23%), Tanker (13.31%), Other (4.44%) and Passenger (1.02%).
Where is MAPUTO Port located?
Coordinates: -25.97000° N, 32.56400° E.
- MATOLA — UN/Locode: MZMAT — -25.96000° N, 32.49950° E
What are the key facilities and depths at MAPUTO Port?
Harbor type/size: Lake or Canal and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 15.5m - 16m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 10.08 m.
What restrictions apply at MAPUTO Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do MAPUTO Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 299; max beam: 58; max draft: 18.25; max DWT: 180,556; max GT: 119063; max NT: 58950; min LOA: 22; min beam: 6; min draft: 2.83; min DWT: 92; min GT: 699; min NT: 700 and build year: 1973.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | MZMPM |
| Latitude / Longitude | -25.97º, 32.56º |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Channel Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 15.5m - 16m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 10.08 |
Nearby Ports
| Port name | Latitude / Longitude |
|---|---|
| MZMAT | -25.96º, 32.50º |
| Harbour Type | Lake or Canal |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
