Richards Bay
ZARCB
OVERVIEW:
Originally built for the export of coal, Richards Bay currently also handles other
dry
bulk, liquid bulk and breakbulk cargoes. The port is South Africa's premier bulk port
and also its most modern. Richards Bay handles approx. 80 million tonnes annually
representing 55% of the country's seaborne cargo.
LOCATION:
On the east coast, 85 n.m. NE of Durban.
CHARTS:
Digital: ZA300110, ZA400170 and ZA500170.
Paper: BA 4172, 4173 and 4174.
US 61090 and 61100.
Publications:
NP3, Africa Pilot Vol 3.
PORT LIMITS:
Defined by lines connecting the following points:
- 28° 47.40′ S, 032° 06.70′ E (Two Mile Beach)
- 28° 49.70′ S, 032° 13.80′ E (7.0 n.m. ESE of South Breakwater Head)
- 28° 55.30′ S, 032° 07.40′ E (6.7 n.m. SSE of South Breakwater Head)
- 28° 51.10′ S, 032° 02.60′ E (0.5 n.m. SW of Mhlatuze Lagoon Tidal Channel)
Then the line of the coast to point (a).
DOCUMENTS:
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