Port of Richards Bay

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Port of Richards Bay

South Africa

Port of Richards Bay Highlights

Embark on a journey to explore the allure of Port of Richards Bay located in South Africa. Recognized by its distinct ZA RCB code, this port boasts an expansive harbor catering to vessels of diverse sizes, including those of up to 300 m. Benefiting from Fair shielding, it stands as a dependable nucleus for global commerce and seamless voyages. Anchored at -28.81, 32.09833333, Port of Richards Bay beckons as a portal to savor the captivating coastal elegance of South Africa. VesselFinder provides real-time information on the movements of ships and maritime traffic around the world. Track ships at Port of Richards Bay with our live ship tracking map .

  • Country: South Africa
  • World Water Body: Indian Ocean
  • LOCODE: ZA RCB
  • Latitude: -28.81
  • Longitude: 32.09833333
  • Harbor Type: Coastal (Breakwater)
  • Harbor Size: Medium
  • Shelter: Fair

Ship Tracker Port of Richards Bay

S T A R T

Map of Port of Richards Bay in South Africa

Entrance Restrictions

  • Tidal Range: 2 m
  • Tide: Tidal Restrictions Available At Port of Richards Bay: No
  • Heavy Swell: Heavy Swell Restrictions Available At Port of Richards Bay: No
  • Ice: Ice Restrictions Available At Port of Richards Bay: No
  • Overhead Limits: Overhead Limits Restrictions Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Other:Other Restrictions Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes

Pilotage

  • Compulsory: Pilotage Compulsory At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Available: Pilotage Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Local Assistance: Local Pilotage Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • Advisable: Pilotage Advisable At Port of Richards Bay: Yes

Other Port Infos

  • Channel Services: 18.9 m
  • Anchorage Options: 18.6 m
  • Cargo Pier Management: 19 m
  • LNG Terminals: n/a
  • Oil Terminals: 16 m
  • Good Holding Ground: Good Holding Ground Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • Turning Area :Turning Area Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes

Communications

  • Telephone: Telephone Communications Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Telefax: Telefax Communications Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • Radio: Radio Communications Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Radiotelephone: Radiotelephone Communications Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Airport: Airport Communications Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Rail: Rail Communications Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown

Load/Offload

  • Wharves: Wharves Facilities Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Anchorage: Anchorage Facilities Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • Med Mooring: Med Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • Beach Mooring: Beach Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • Ice Mooring: Ice Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown

Cranes

  • Fixed: Fixed Cranes Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Mobile: Mobile Cranes Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Floating: Floating Cranes Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown

Lifts

  • 100 Tons plus: Lifts for 100 Tons Plus Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • 50 – 100 Tons: Lifts for 50 - 100 Tons Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • 25 – 49 Tons: Lifts for 25 - 49 Tons Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • 0 – 24 Tons: Lifts for 0 to 24 Tons Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes

Port Services

  • Longshoremen: Longshoremen Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Electricity: Electricity Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • Steam: Steam Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • Navigation Equip.: Navigation Equipment Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • Electrical Repair: Electrical Repair Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • Ice Breaking: Ice Breaking Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • Diving: Diving Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown

Supplies

  • Provisions: Provisions At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Water: Water Supplies Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Fuel Oil Supplies Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Diesel Oil: Diesel Oil Supplies Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Deck: Deck Supplies Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • Engine: Engine Supplies Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown

Quarantine

  • Pratique:Quarantine Pratiques Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • SSCC Cert:Quarantine Sanitation Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Other:Other Quarantine Pratiques Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes

Services

  • Dry Dock: Unknown
  • Railway: Unknown
  • Medical Facilities: Medical Facilities Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Garbage Disposal:Garbage Disposal Services Available At Port of Richards Bay: Yes
  • Degaussing:Degaussing Services Available At Port of Richards Bay: Unknown
  • Dirty Ballast:Dirty Ballast Disposal Services At Port of Richards Bay: Yes

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