Port profile · ZADUR

Durban

Durban is a large coastal harbour behind a breakwater on the Indian Ocean, in South Africa. Its UN/LOCODE is ZADUR. Pilotage is compulsory, tugs are available and it is a first port of entry. Durban offers fuel oil and diesel, provisions, ship stores, fresh water, moderate repairs and a large dry dock. Vessel Hunter tracks its live arrivals and the vessels heading its way.

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UN/LOCODEZADUR

CountrySouth Africa

TypePort

Coordinates-29.881, 31.026

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Services and supplies

What Durban offers a visiting ship, as the port index records it. Lines the index does not state are left out.

Supplies

Fuel oil: Yes
Diesel: Yes
Fresh water: Yes
Provisions: Yes
Deck stores: Yes
Engine stores: Yes

Repair

Ship repairs: Moderate
Dry dock: Large
Slipway: Large
Electrical repair: Yes

Harbour

Pilotage: Compulsory
Tugs: Yes
Stevedores: Yes
Mobile cranes: Yes
Floating cranes: Yes

Waste and health

Garbage reception: Yes
Dirty ballast reception: No
Medical facilities: Yes

Largest vessel

Length: 350 m
Beam: 51 m
Draft: 14.5 m

Approach and berths

Shelter, entrance, clearance and cargo berths at Durban, as the nautical port index records them. Depths are not shown: the index gives them as broad bands for one point in the port, too coarse to plan a call on.

Approach

Shelter: Excellent
Entrance restrictions: Tide, heavy swell, other
Pilotage available: Yes
Pilotage advisable: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Salvage tugs: Yes
ETA message required: Yes
Good holding ground: Yes
Turning area: Yes
Overhead limits: Yes

Entry

First port of entry: Yes
Free pratique: Yes

Cargo and berths

Wharves: Yes
Container: Yes
Ro-ro: Yes
Dry bulk: Yes
Liquid bulk: Yes
Breakbulk: Yes

Connections

Airport nearby: Yes
Rail connection: Yes

Ports near Durban

Other South Africa ports on the same stretch of coast.

Latest news

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Questions about Durban

What is the UN/LOCODE of Durban?

The UN/LOCODE of Durban is ZADUR.

Is pilotage compulsory in Durban?

Yes. The nautical port index lists pilotage in Durban as compulsory.

Can ships take bunkers in Durban?

Yes. Durban offers fuel oil and diesel, according to the nautical port index.

Does Durban have a dry dock?

Yes. Durban has a large dry dock and moderate ship repairs.

What is the largest vessel Durban can take?

The nautical port index gives a largest vessel of 350 m long, 51 m wide, 14.5 m draft for Durban.

Is Durban a first port of entry?

Yes. Ships arriving from abroad can clear in at Durban.

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