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: Limited
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 RICHARDS BAY port (ZARCB) — South Africa
Key information on RICHARDS BAY Port.
RICHARDS BAY (UN/Locode: ZARCB), South Africa is a seaport located at approximately -28.80600° N, 32.06000° E.
What type of vessels RICHARDS BAY Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (87.07%), Tanker (10.88%), Other (1.36%) and Passenger (0.68%).
Where is RICHARDS BAY Port located?
Coordinates: -28.80600° N, 32.06000° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at RICHARDS BAY Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 18.6m - 19.8m; anchorage depth 18.6m - 19.8m; cargo pier depth 14m - 15.2m; oil terminal depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 17.05 m.
What restrictions apply at RICHARDS BAY 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: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do RICHARDS BAY Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 63; max draft: 19.6; max DWT: 203,095; max GT: 101933; max NT: 66396; min LOA: 10; min beam: 3; min draft: 3.95; min DWT: 260; min GT: 460; min NT: 967 and build year: 1992.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | ZARCB |
| Latitude / Longitude | -28.81º, 32.06º |
| Country | South Africa |
| Channel Depth | 18.6m - 19.8m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 18.6m - 19.8m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Oil Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 17.05 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
