Port of Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) — Tanzania, United Republic of

Body of water: Somali Coastal Current

Dar es Salaam (UN/LOCODE TZDAR) is a medium-depth port in Tanzania, United Republic of, on the Somali Coastal Current. The port is situated at coordinates -6.816666999999939, 39.30000000000007 within the Tanzanian coastal region. Navigational operations fall under NAVAREA VIII. The port offers various maritime services and features anchorage areas for vessels. The region is characterized by moderate tides.

Vessels currently in port: 6.

Vessels currently in port

Vessels on approach

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Port of Dar es Salaam located?

The port is located at coordinates -6.816666999999939, 39.30000000000007. It sits along the Somali Coastal Current in Tanzania.

What is the UN/LOCODE for this port?

The UN/LOCODE for Dar es Salaam is TZDAR. This code is used for international maritime identification and documentation.

Which NAVAREA covers this port?

This port is located within NAVAREA VIII. This region covers specific maritime safety and navigational warning zones in the Indian Ocean.

What services are available at this port?

The port provides several maritime services to support vessel operations. These include various technical and logistical assistance categories.

How deep is the approach to this port?

The approach to the port is classified as medium-depth. This allows for a variety of standard commercial vessel movements.

Live AIS via Rynda — combined with NGA World Port Index (WPI) port particulars.