Anchoring and clearance in Mombasa

The Kenya Ports Authority lists three anchorages and one cruise-listed commercial wharf at the Port of Mombasa.

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Commercial wharf

Berth 1 at the Port of Mombasa

The Kenya Ports Authority lists Berth 1 as Cruise/RORO/General Cargo. It is a commercial wharf.

Place	Figures
Berth 1 (commercial wharf)	Total length 333.0 m. Quay level 5.486 m above chart datum. Apron depth 17.50 m. Allowable draft 10.0 m. Bollards 2 to 14

Kenya Ports Authority. The port page says the multi-purpose Berths one and two serve cruise vessels.

At anchor

The Kenya Ports Authority lists three anchorages.

04° 03.22 S, 039° 38.60 E. Depth available 12.50 m, swing circle 304 m, maximum ship size 290 m.

04° 03.20 S, 039° 36.90 E. Depth available 15.40 m, swing circle 244 m, maximum ship size 210 m.

04° 03.70 S, 039° 36.43 E. Depth available 7.60 m, swing circle 244 m, maximum ship size 161 m.

Kenya Ports Authority, Marine Information page.

Rules

The Kenya Ports Authority sets these rules for the Port of Mombasa.

PilotageCompulsory for all vessels at the Ports of Mombasa and Lamu. Vessels are piloted through the channels unless management exempts them

Pilot boatsFour pilot boats, available round the clock

TugsThe use of tugs and mooring boats is compulsory for all vessels. The port has six tugs

Tidal rangeHighest astronomical tide 4.1 m, lowest astronomical tide 0.1 m, mean high water springs 3.5 m, mean sea level 1.88 m

PositionLatitude 4° 03' S, longitude 39° 39' E

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