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Kilwa Masoko
Pilot
updated May 2010Is not compulsory, but a pilot is available by request. Local knowledge is required if entering the harbour when the sun is ahead and the ingoing tidal stream is at full strength.
Key data
updated May 2010Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Mean spring range 3.3m, mean neap range 1.1m.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
The approach channel has a width of 36m.
Anchorages
The harbour offers good anchorage with depths of 8.0-18.0m, mud and good holding ground.
Additional anchorage is available for large vessels extending NNW into the spacious inlet of Port Beaver.
Charts and publications
BA 661. Admiralty Pilot NP3.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.
ISPS
Designated Authority: Ministry of Communications and Transport, Shipping Department.
Contact: Registrar of Ships.
Address: PO Box 9144, Tancot House, 5th Floor, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tel: +255 22 212 2268
Fax: +255 22 212 2268
Mob: +255 748 540404
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.moct.go.tz
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water is available at Kilwa Masoko.
Medical
Hospital available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Local airstrip for internal flights within Tanzania.
About Kilwa Masoko
updated Jun 2020Where it is
The port is located approx 120km N of Lindi.
The port
The port operates by TPA comprises one jetty and a customs shed. Vessels usually load and unload cargo at the anchorage, with only small vessels using the jetty. The port also used by tourist passenger ships.
Questions about Kilwa Masoko
What are the pilot arrangements at Kilwa Masoko?
Is not compulsory, but a pilot is available by request.
What time zone is Kilwa Masoko in?
Local time at Kilwa Masoko is UTC+3. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Kilwa Masoko in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kilwa Masoko?
Port State Control at Kilwa Masoko: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kilwa Masoko?
The UN/LOCODE of Kilwa Masoko is TZKIM.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kilwa Masoko say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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