Port Technical Data
01 Structure
Two terminals: a central multipurpose /
container terminal on the south side of
Moçâmedes Bay, and the Sacomar mineral
terminal (iron ore), ~10 km from the city.
02 Max draft (preupgrade)
Historically ~10.5 m at the commercial berths
(piers ranging ~3–10.5 m); the Sacomar
mineral/oil terminal historically ~19 m.
The 2025 PDIBM dredging and quay extension
changed these — confirm the current operating
draft with the port
03 2025 upgrade (PDIBM)
Integrated Moçâmedes Bay development
completed ~October 2025: dredging (reported
100% complete), container-terminal quay
extension of ~288 m, new lifting equipment,
VTS, tugs and pilot craft. Sacomar mineral
terminal reopened December 2025.
04 Cargo types
Iron ore (via Sacomar), ornamental stone /
granite, general and agricultural cargo,
containers, cabotage, passengers.
05 Berths
Central terminal ~875 m of berth in three
zones (largest ~480 m) plus the extended
container quay; Sacomar dedicated mineral
berth.
06 Anchorage
Moçâmedes Bay — naturally sheltered with
minimal swell.
07 Tide & time restrictions
Sheltered bay, low swell. Confirm any berthspecific tidal or daylight working limits.
08 Pilotage
Compulsory; tug and pilot craft available
(renewed under the 2025 works).
09 ISPS
ISPS-compliant. Pre-arrival documentation
required.
10 Hinterland links
Moçâmedes railway line and EN-100 road;
gateway for Huíla, Cunene and Cuando
Cubango provinces.
11 Port authority
Porto do Namibe, E.P. (Complexo Portuário de
Moçâmedes).
Verify current contacts and VHF channels before
quoting.
Frequently asked questions
Historically the commercial berths worked to around 10.5 m, with the
Sacomar mineral terminal considerably deeper. The 2025 PDIBM
dredging and quay extension have improved access, so the current
operating draft should be confirmed with the port for your specific berth
and vessel.
The Integrated Moçâmedes Bay Development Project (PDIBM) —
completed around October 2025 — included dredging, a containerterminal quay extension of roughly 288 m, new cranes, a vessel traffic
system, and renewed tug and pilot craft. The Sacomar mineral terminal
reopened for iron-ore exports in December 2025.
Iron ore through the Sacomar terminal, ornamental stone and granite,
general and agricultural cargo, containers and cabotage, plus passenger
traffic — serving southern Angola's Huíla, Cunene and Cuando Cubango
provinces.
Yes. The port connects to the Moçâmedes railway line and the EN-100
road, making it the main maritime gateway for the southern interior and
for mineral exports.
Yes, pilotage is compulsory and tug assistance is available — the pilot
and tug fleet was renewed under the 2025 works. Wadmar can arrange
pilotage, towage and berth coordination for calls at Namibe.