South Africa
General Information
Address P O Box 181
Richards Bay 3900
South Africa
Port Authority Transnet National Ports Authority
Phone 35 905 3604
Fax 35 905 3333
Email -
Coordinates -28º -46' -16'' S, 32º 5' 0'' E
Decimal -28.7711138, 32.0835205
UN/LOCODE ZARCB
Port Type Seaport
Port Size Medium
Website www.transnetnationalportsauthority.net
Terminal No
Port Detail
Region East part of South Africa
Inland port No
Entrance Restrictions
Mean tide 6 feet m
Tide
Overhead Limit
Swell
Water Depth
Channel 61 - 65 feet 18.6 - 19.8 meters
Cargo Pier 46 - 50 feet 14 - 15.2 meters
Mean Tide 6 feet
Anchorage 61 - 65 feet 18.6 - 19.8 meters
Oil Terminal 46 - 50 feet 14 - 15.2 meters
Harbor Characteristics
Harbor Size Large
Shelter Good
Max Vessel Size Over 500 feet in length
Harbor Type Coastal Breakwater
Turning Area Yes
Pilotage
Compulsory
Available
Advisable
Local Assist
Supplies
Provisions
Fuel Oil
Deck
Water
Diesel Oil
Engine
Lifts & Cranes
0-24 Ton Lifts
25-49 Ton Lifts
50-100 Ton Lifts
100+ Ton Lifts
Fixed Cranes
Mobile Cranes
Floating Cranes
Loading & Unloading
Wharves
Med Moor
Ice
Anchor
Beach
Tugs
Assist
Salvage
Quarantine
Pratique
Deratt Cert
Port Services
Longshore
Electrical Repair
Steam
Electrical
Navigation Eq
Repairs, Drydock & Other Services
Ship Repairs Limited
Marine Railroad
Degauss -
Drydock Size
Garbage Disposal
Dirty Ballast
Communications
Telephone
Radio
Hava
Telegraph
Radio Tel
Demiryolu