Tanga

1. Tanga pilot boarding place (other vessels) Pilot boards05°02.7′S 039°10.2′E
2. Tanga pilot boarding place (deep-draft vessels) Pilot boards05°04.1′S 039°13.7′E

Size limits

Off Shore: Draught 12.5m, LOA 200m, DWT 29,500, Beam 30m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Mean tide 3.35m. No tidal restriction.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Deep sea vessels and coasters anchor in the river channel.

Directions: From the approaches to Tanga Bay, pass 0.2nm S of Kwawa Reef Light (05°02.7'S 039°07.8'E) and enter the bay on a course of 270°.

When the leading lights on Tanga Island come in line bearing 234°, alter course to round Ras Kasone and enter the inner harbour, being guided by the leading lights and leading beacons which mark the fairway. Passing: 0.07nm WNW of a light (white concrete tower, elevation 11.0m), exhibited 0.275nm E of Tanga signal station.

Close SE of Tanga Island E Light (white concrete tower, elevation 11m), exhibited 0.275nm E of Tanga Island.

Then 0.07nm NNW of Hospital Spit Light (white concrete tower, elevation 7.0m), exhibited on the edge of the reef 0.2nm NNE of Tanga hospital.

0.1nm SSE of Tanga Island S Light (white tower), exhibited close within the edge of the bank extending from the SE side of Tanga Island.

Then 0.15nm NNW of Bombo Light (white metal column, red lantern), exhibited on the N end of a detached breakwater close off the NE face of lighterage wharf.

Port limits

The limits of the port of Tanga extend from Ras Kwawa (05°00.5'S 039°09.5'E) 090° to the meridian of 39°15'E, then 180° to the parallel of 05°05'S, and then 270° to the mainland.

Anchorages

The inner harbour provides safe anchorage for vessels up to LOA 220m, draught 12.0m. Safe anchorages for seven ocean going vessels up to LOA 21.3m and draught of 6.4m to 9.45m. Three outer harbour anchorages ranging in depth from 9.45m to 13.72m.

Outer Harbour: Vessels awaiting a pilot should anchor W of Ulenge Reefs (5°02.3'S 039°09.8'E), not within 1nm of Ras Kazone, 2.5nm WSW and clear of Ras Kazone leading line. There is a small detached drying reef 1nm WNW of Ulenge Reef.

Restrictions

Entry is permitted during daylight hours only (0600-1800hrs).

Prohibited area: A prohibited area, extends approx 0.5nm ENE from the head of the inner harbour in the vicinity of Kissosora Rear Leading Light. No vessel of any description may enter this area without the written permission of the Port Authority.

Tugs

Two tugs are in use for the towage of lighters.

Charts and publications

BA 866, 663, 3310. Admiralty Pilot NP3, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent 2 hours prior to arrival at the pilot boarding position.

Communications

VHF: Port & pilots: Ch 16, 12.

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

Repairs

Dredging Programme: Phase 1 has started on the main Entrance Channel, as part of a US$74 million project to make the port more competitive globally.

Repairs and maintenance of pontoons and lighters among other marine crafts and also visiting small vessels, can take place at a dedicated yard.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunker and fresh water available.

Medical

Bombo Hospital, Tanga (2km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Tanga (6km).

Nearest railway: Tanga (2km).

Working hours

Normally 0700-1500hrs, 1500-2300hrs. A 3rd shift is available on request.

Where it is

Tanga is situated on the northern coast of Tanzania, close to the Kenyan border.

The port

Tanga is a lighterage port with two shallow water berths and 12 anchorage berths for ocean going vessels. The principal imports are phosphates, chemicals, machinery, vehicles, liquid ammonia, sulphur, grain, oil and general cargoes. The main exports are coffee, sisal, fertiliser, cement, tea, timber, beans, skins and hides.

Traffic

Approx 700,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Tanga?

The pilot boards at Tanga pilot boarding place (other vessels), 05°02.7′S 039°10.2′E. Tanga has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Tanga in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Tanga?

The deepest berth listed is at Gulf Bull Petroleum Terminal: 12.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Tanga?

1025.

Which load line zone is Tanga in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Tanga?

Port State Control at Tanga: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tanga?

The UN/LOCODE of Tanga is TZTGT.

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