Saldanha Bay
ZASDB
OVERVIEW:
The only iron ore handling port in South Africa. The port also serves base metal mines
an adjacent heavy minerals smelter and a nearby crude storage facility. Facilities
are located within a natural harbour with additional protection provided by an artificial
breakwater.
LOCATION:
On the west coast of South Africa, 54 n.m. north of Cape Town.
CHARTS:
SANHO Charts No. ZA300030, 400040 and 500040.
BA Charts No. 1236, 4142, 4145 and 4146.
Vessels proceeding to the port must carry BA Charts No. 1236 and 412, or acceptable
digital equivalent. If not on board, charts can be delivered during pilot boarding,
at vessel’s cost.
Publications:
BA Africa Pilot, Vol. 2, NP 2.
PORT LIMITS:
Defined by lines connecting the following positions:
- 33° 01.70′ S, 017° 53.30′ E
- 33° 03.00′ S, 017° 50.00′ E
- 33° 11.00′ S, 017° 57.00′ E
- 33° 08.90′ S, 018° 00.00′ E.
DOCUMENTS:
The following documents and…
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