Lindi

Size limits

LOA 51.8m, draught 3.8m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.96m.

Approach

Entrance channel: A bar, extending from the shore 0.25nm W of Ras Rungi to Umtamar shoal, lies across the entrance to Mto Lukuledi. The channel across the bar and into the harbour is marked by leading lights, leading beacons and buoys. Charted depth of 4.0m on the leading line at the bar off Ras Rungi and a least charted depth of 2.4m on the shoal ridge extending N from Fungu Mbachiwonaki.

With E winds there is a steep swell on the bar during the period of the out going tidal stream. Within the bar the depths increase and there are depths from 13.0-18.0m in a channel 0.15nm in width abreast the town of Lindi.

On the E side of the channel, between Ras Rungi and Ras Rungh 1.75nm SSW, 4 pairs of beacons stand at intervals of approx 0.25nm the N most pair being situated 0.7nm SW of Ras Rungi.

Port limits

All the tidal waters, to the HW mark, SW of a line between Ras Nongerungo (9°58.3'S 039°45.9'E) and Ras Mongo 2.5nm NW.

Anchorages

Sheltered anchorage may be obtained in a narrow area of Mto Lukuledi abreast the town of Lindi. For vessels of moderate size the best berth for holding ground, shelter and convenience is approx 0.15nm NW of the head of the Oil Pier, in a depth of 16.5m, sand and mud.

Small vessels should anchor in the traditional vessel's anchorage which is the area between Fungu Mbachiwonaki and the W shore, from 0.4 - 0.7nm S of the jetty at Lindi.

Tugs

There are tugs available.

Charts and publications

BA 681. Admiralty Pilot NP3.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Not available.

Bunkering: Small quantities available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Approx 16km NNE of Lindi.

Where it is

The port is located in the southern region of Tanzania approx 80km from the Mozambique border.

The port

The port which operates by TPA comprises of one jetty, 12m in length with depth alongside of 4.0m at LWOST.

The port is only suitable for coasters, no ocean going vessels can be accommodated.

What are the pilot arrangements at Lindi?

Pilotage is not compulsory, but vessels of more than 3.8m draught, should not attempt to cross the bar without previous experience or the assistance of a pilot.

What time zone is Lindi in?

Local time at Lindi is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the water density at Lindi?

1025.

Which load line zone is Lindi in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Lindi?

Port State Control at Lindi: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Lindi?

The UN/LOCODE of Lindi is TZLDI.

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