Admiral's Atlas

Port of Dar es Salaam

PortsLast updated: 31 August 2026

Dar es Salaam is a coastal harbor in Tanzania, United Republic of, registered under the UN/LOCODE code TZDAR.

This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.

Port characteristics

Size / type
Medium, Coastal, natural
Shelter
Excellent
Entrance restrictions
Affected by tide, other factors
Charted depths
  • Channel9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
  • Anchorage12.5–13.7 m (41–45 ft)
  • Cargo pier7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft)
  • Oil/LNG terminal11.0–12.2 m (36–40 ft)
Terminal infrastructure
  • Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft))
  • Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (11.0–12.2 m (36–40 ft))

Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.

Mean tidal range
3 m
Max. vessel size
Over 152 m (500 ft) length
Also noted
good holding ground; turning area available

Facilities and services

The port is a first port of entry, has a U.S. representative, and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory, available, available with local assistance, and advisable. Assist tugs are available. Pratique, a deratting certificate, and other quarantine services are available. Communications include telephone, radio, radiotelephone, air, and rail. Cargo can be worked at wharves and anchor.

The port offers medical facilities and garbage disposal. Fixed, mobile, and floating cranes are available, with lift capacity of over 100 tons. Available services include longshore labor and electrical services. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, fuel oil, and diesel oil.

Repair capability is rated limited and a small marine railway.

See also

Notes and references

  1. NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 47010, Pub. 171, chart 61191. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
  2. NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
  3. Record status: WPI-classified port.