Nacala (MZMNC)

Nacala has a natural deep water harbour, sheltered from the ocean, the entrance width is 800m and the depth is 60m. Nacala handles a great deal of the foreign trade of Malawi including containers, grain, fertilisers, steel product, general cargo, gas oil, gasoline, aviation fuel, fuel product and vegetable oils. Main commodity handle at port is coal export which operated by Vale and contributed to the most cargo volume handled at port since the company decided to switch all its coal export activity to Nacala a Velha facility in year 2016. The lightering of large bulk carriers and tankers is possible in the outer anchorage. The port facilities are being upgraded to enable a greater volume of traffic to be handled.

Tropical.

The port of Nacala is situated in northern Mozambique at the S end of the Baia de Bengo.

LOA 299.95m, beam 50m, draught 14m, 208,962DWT.

Approx 11,400,000t of cargo (including 8,600,000t of coal and 224,000t of grain), 86,000TEU and 500 vessels handled annually.

Outer anchorage: Good anchorage may be obtained anywhere within Baia de Nacala and the inner bay of Bengo. The outer anchorage is well sheltered for lightering operations of large tankers and bulk carriers. Anchoring position should be away from the middle fairway to the harbour. The max size for vessels in the outer anchorage area is approx 130,000DWT, draught 18m. Baia de Bengo is very sheltered with excellent holding ground. The recommended anchorage is 0.3nm SSW of Ponta Maiaia, in depths from 10.0-12.0m, 1.1nm SW of Ponta Maiaia. Small vessels may obtain anchorage in depths from 5.5-7.5m, approx 0.2nm SE of the town of Nacala a Velha, 14°33'S 040°38'E.

The entrance to Porto de Nacala presents no difficulty. When approx 1.5nm NE of Nacala Light and Sacamulo Light is just open W of Ponta Zuani Light bearing 177°, steer S on this alignment for approx 0.5nm. When Imade Chali Leading Lights, situated 1.5nm SSE of Ponta Naarenque, come in line bearing 155.5° alter course to this alignment: Front light, Q R, 40m in height; Rear light, Iso R, 45.8m in height. These light structures are difficult to distinguish by day. When Sacamulo Light is abeam to starboard, alter course to keep Ponta Namuaxi Light ahead bearing approx 197° until Ponta Zuani Light is abeam to port. Course should then be altered to 180° with the W extremity of Ponta Maiaia ahead. When Ponta Namuaxi Light comes abeam to starboard, alter course as necessary for the selected anchorage in Baia de Bengo. Caution: Care is necessary when approaching or leaving the North and South Quays as there is a shoal area close off the point.

BA 2926, 3877, 3878. Admiralty Pilot NP3, NP286(8).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for berthing and unberthing, available 24 hours a day. Request for Nacala pilots should be made via VHF Ch 16 and then change over to Ch 12 or 27. Advance notice should be sent at least 24 hours prior to arrival and then 4 hours prior to entering Fernao Veloso Bay. The normal boarding area is 2nm from the entrance, except during strong winds from NE to SE, then the pilot will embark inside the bay, which will require a permit from the Port Authority. The usual requirements for ladders are in force, the pilot requires the ladder to be approx 0.9-1.2m above the waterline.

The line joining Ilha Goman to Cabo Columulomo Lighthouse at the entrance of Bay Fernao Veloso. The territorial limit of the port is 12nm from the shore line.

Harbour entrance: Fernao Veloso Light, (square tower surmounted by white framework tower, 5.0m in height) exhibited on Ponta Naerenque, red light. Sacamulo Light, (square tower surmounted by white framework tower, 5m in height) exhibited on Ponta Sacamulo, green light. East side of harbour: Ponta Zuani Light, red, exhibited close WNW of Ponta Zuani, 2.5nm S of Ponta Naerenque. West side of harbour: Ponta Namuaxi Light, green, (white pile structure, 5m in height) exhibited close E of Pedra das Gaivotas. An unlit green buoy is located at the entrance, the radar reflector must be kept on the starboard side while entering the port, 14°27.9'S 040°40.3'E.

Range 4.0m (springs), 2.7m (neaps).

Two tugs available.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly (Mar-Sep); NE'ly (Oct-Feb). Between May and September, early morning fog is usual and there is a strong W breeze in the afternoons. Cyclones, which occur in Mozambique channel between Jan and Mar, rarely reach Nacala.

NACALA 14°32.15'S 40°39.99'E UNCTAD LOCODE: MZ MNC ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Cape Town Radio or Inmarsat are recommended for passing messages at long range. VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 12, 27, available throughout 24 hours. Tel: +258 26 526279, Fax: +258 26 526281.

Customs: An allowance of tobacco and spirits is allowed for each crew member. The bonded store is sealed for the duration of the vessel's stay in port. Immigration: Passengers require a visa (emergency visas can be issued on arrival). Crew can obtain a shore pass against surrender of a passport or Seaman's Book at the Immigration Office. Documents are returned when the shore pass is surrendered on return to the vessel within shore leave hours. There are heavy penalties for non compliance. The agency boarding clerk will advise current shore leave hours in force at time of arrival.

The following documentation is to be completed and presented at the time of arrival: ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 6 2. Passenger List 6 3. Supplies List 2 4. Stores List 2 5. Cargo Manifest 4 6. Cargo Plans 3 7. Ports of call List 5 8. Animal List 2 9. Vaccination List 2 10. Health Certificate 1 11. Clearance from last port 1 The pilot supplies an Arrival Report which is to be completed whilst proceeding to the berth. A Crew List is to be attached to the report.

Initial ETA should be sent to the agent, 5 days prior to arrival stating deepest arrival draught, last port of call, Master's name and cargo plan. Further ETA's should be sent 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival and include any change in draught.

It is obligatory to display the Mozambican flag.

Pratique is granted once alongside as part of the port clearance formalities. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR is tendered as per Charter Party.