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Ports in Namibia
NaviBoss has port guides for 2 ports in Namibia, 1 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA VII, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 2 ports in Namibia
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luderitz | NALUD | — | — | NAVAREA VII |
| Walvis Bay | NAWVB | Yes | 14.0 m | NAVAREA VII |
Navigational warnings
Namibia's waters are in NAVAREA VII. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Namibia
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels should send their ETA at least 72 hours in advance (excluding Sunday and public holidays) to their port of destination,
stating the following information:
1. Vessel length, freeboard, and draft fore and aft.
2. Details on any dangerous cargo.
3. Type and quantity of cargo being landed or loaded.
4. Bunkers and other requirements.
5. Factors affecting the safe entry and/or berthing of the
vessel.
6. Is the vessel engaged in towing or salvage? If yes, further
details are required.
Vessels should send their ETA to the appropriate Port Control on VHF channel 16 when within 20 miles of their destination
Search and rescue
The waters of Namibia lie within the area of responsibility for the South African Ship Reporting System.
The Namibian Search and Rescue Organization (NAMSAR) coordinates all search and rescue efforts within Namibian waters and works in close cooperation with the South African Search and Rescue Organization (SASAR). Walvis Bay Port
Control acts as a Maritime Rescue Coordination Subcenter (MRSC) under control of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) South Africa and can be contacted, as follows:
Telephone: 264-64-2082265
Facsimile: 264-64-2082325
Email: [email protected]
Walvis Bay Coast Radio Station (V5W) maintains a continuous listening watch for distress traffic on 2182 kHz, 4125 kHz, and VHF channel 16 and can be contacted, as follows:
Telephone: 264-64-203581
Facsimile: 264-64-207497
Email: [email protected]
Luderitz Coast Radio Station (V5L) maintains a continuous listening watch for distress traffic on 2182 kHz. Inshore rescue craft are stationed at Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Namibia Ports Authority.
Address: PO Box 361, Walvis Bay, Namibia.
Tel: +264 64 208 2204.
Fax: +264 64 208 2333.
Mob: +264 811 270170.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +264. · The official unit of currency is the Namibia dollar (NAD), consisting of 100 cents. The South African Rand (ZAR) is also a legal tender and of
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Namibia
How many ports in Namibia have a NaviBoss port guide?
2 ports, 1 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Namibia in?
Namibia's ports lie in NAVAREA VII (7). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Namibia use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Namibia's ports in?
UTC+2, with no summer time.
Which port in Namibia takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Walvis Bay: its deepest listed berth takes 14.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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