Seaforth
Dar es Salaam PortTanga PortMtwara Port

Contact Channel

VHF Ch 12 / 16

Port Radio

Pilotage & Tugs

Compulsory

2 Tugs per Movement

Entrance Draft

13.5m – 14.5m

14.5m High Tide Only

LOA / Beam

294m / 32m

Max Dimensions

Berthing Service

24 Hours

Available 24 hrs

Security & Density

ISPS Level 1

Water Density 1.024

GENERAL PARAMETERS & BERTH RESTRICTIONS

PORT INFORMATION & RESTRICTIONS: DAR ES SALAAM PORT

General Entrance & Vessel Parameters
PORT CONTACT CHANNELVHF radio channel 12 or 16
WATER DENSITY IS1.024
Tug gage & Pilotage ServiceAre compulsory (two tugs per movement compulsory)
Maximum Draft at Entrance channel14.5m, under restricted tidal condition
13.5m without tide restrictions
LOA/BEAM restrictionsMaximum LOA allowed 294M. Beam 32m

BERTH DRAFT / LOA RESTRICTIONS

Number of Available Berths:

There are Eight available berths named:

• Berths “0” Zero for Cars Ships

• Berths 1 to 4) for b/b /bulk and general Cargo Operation

• Berths 5 to 7 Container ships.

Main Quay (Berths ZERO – 7)
8 Berths
BERTHS NO.MAXIMUM DRAFTBERTH LOA & DESIGNATION
ZERO12.5 M320 M — Designated to Car Carriers.
114.5 M191 M — B/B, Bulk & General Cargo Operation
214.5 M191 M — B/B, Bulk & General Cargo Operation
314.5 M191 M — B/B, Bulk & General Cargo Operation
414.5 M196 M — B/B, Bulk & General Cargo Operation
514.5 M190 M — Designated for Container Ships
614.5 M170 M — Small Space
714.5 M140 M — Designated for Container Ships
TICTS – CONTAINER TERMINAL (Berths 8 – 11)
BERTHS NO.MAXIMUM DRAFTBERTH LOA
810.5 M144 M
911 M180 M
1011 M180 M
1111 M162 M
OIL JETTY TEMINAL (KOJ I, KOJ II & SPM)
FACILITYMAXIMUM DRAFTBERTH LOA
KOJ I11.5 M183 M
KOJ II7 M120 M
SPM17 M-
NOTE

13.5m – Draft vessel will berth without tide restrictions
14.5m – Maximum Draft will, vessel will berth during high tide only.

STEVEDORE HOURS, ANCHORAGE & DISCHARGE

OPERATIONAL PROTOCOLS & STEVEDORING

WORKING HOURS - STEVEDORES

0700 hrs to 1500 hrs  —  First shift

1500 hrs to 2300 hrs  —  Second shift

2300 hrs to 0700 hrs  —  Third shift

Number of gangs suppliedThis is determined by number of workable hatches Maximum 4 gangs
OVER TIME GANGS

- Cost $ 590.00 per gang per shift.

- Overtime counts (all 3rd shifts, All Shifts on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday)

BERTHING / SAILING SERVICEAvailable 24 hrs
BERTHING ON CARGO –WISE PRIORITY(1) Pax, (2) Naval, (3) Containers (4) Cars (5) General
B.A.CHARTS• Not available in Dar es Salaam
CHANNEL CHAT DATUM10.2m
CUSTOMARY ANCHORAGE LOCATION (LAT & LONG):06-43.41S & 039-21.28E
DISTANCE FROM ANCHORAGE TO PORTAverage 1 hrs
DRY-DOCK FACILITIES• Not available at Dar es Salaam Port
DISCHARGE MODE
  • Discharge is Direct Delivery by Ships cranes & Grabs, or shore grabs if not in use by other ships.
  • Crane Capacity - Preferable capacity 20T and above.
  • Ship must be equipped with cranes working.
  • Port do not have shore cranes. Port mobile crane are dedicated for cargo handling on the storage port yard.
  • Stevedores may use shore mobile cranes on request if available, as is faster and far reaching for some ships / discharge ops. Especially for bulk cargo direct discharge into receiver’s trucks.
  • Discharge into port silo involves double handling and additional costs to cargo receivers. – Port Silo is mostly empty.
WAITING TIME• Subject to weather and port congestion situation at the time of ship’s arrival.
DISCHARGE RATE

Average discharge rate per 24hrs.

  • 1,500 – 2,500 mt - for break-bulk cargo
  • 3,500 – 5,000 mt - for dry bulk

Subject to sufficient supply of cargo trucks by receivers, road traffic jam, delivery congestion ops in the port, congestion at exit gates and weather.

TARIFFS, SERVICES & HUSBANDRY

BUNKER, CREW & STEVEDORING TARIFFS

BUNKERBunker is available, supplied by road tankers at berth when vessel is alongside. Delivery within 3 working days from date of confirmation of payment.
CASH TO MASTER
  • It is possible to deliver cash to Master in US Currency
  • Charges are 2.5 percent to cover bank charges for drawing cash dollars, insurance and security. Minimum charges USD. 200
CREW CHANGE
  • Crew will get visa on arrival depending on their nationalities.
  • Crew Passport and Seamen book copy are required to arrange a guarantee / OK to board letter to airline.
  • We need flight details to meet, assist them at Airport on arrival.
  • Crew MUST carry a valid passport and Seamen book
  • Crew must observe covid-19 restriction as file sent
  • The nearest Airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport
  • Distance from airport to port about 15km, estimate transit time about 30 minutes subject to traffic jam.
FRESH WATER• Cost for fresh water is US$ 14 per ton + 18% VAT S 2.52, cost US$ 16.52 per 1000 liters, supplied by road tanker.
HEAVY WEIGHT CHARGE RATES ON STEVEDORING BY PORT.
  • Below 5 tons – NIL
  • 5 tons – 10 tons - $ 10.00
  • 10 tons – 20 tons - $ 15.00
  • 20 tons – 40 tons - $ 25.00
  • 40 tons and above (max 65 tons) - $ 36.00

Plus 18% VAT

MEDICAL FACILITIES• There is reliable hospital for medical treatment which is Agha Khan Hospital Tel: +255-22-2115151 / 2152293
TALLYING
  • Cargo Loading / Discharge Tallying is compulsory per law.
  • Service Provider are Government Shipping Company (TASAC)
  • B/B and Bulk cargo rate $ 0.472 per ton – vat 18% included.
TAXES
  • No GOVT Tax on local Imports / for ships Owners Account.
  • For Export Cargo, Freight Tax is chargeable on Total Gross Freight Earnings at rate of 5% - payable by party earning freight i.e. ship owners/operator
QUICK DISCHARGE ARRANGEMENT• It is customary to give a bonus incentive (QDA) to stevedores in order to expedite discharge for lesser days ship port stay. The fee rate @ $ 1.00 for direct delivery cargo
SHIPCHANDLER SERVICE• Service is available by private providers. Delivery is at berth when ship is alongside. Delivery within 2 working days from date of confirmation of payment / service
WATCHMEN
  • The port is ISPS compliant – Security Level is 1.
  • Although not compulsory, due to high incidence of theft/pilferage and stowaways, it is advisable to employ watchmen
  • • The cost is $ 150 per day – 4 persons to be engaged for every 8 hours of watching
SHIP SPARES, WASTE & AGENCY DIRECTORY

SHIP SPARES, WEATHER & CONTACT ADDRESS

SHIP SPARES

Address for Shipment shall be as follows:-

MASTER OF MV. _________________
SHIP'S STORE / SPARE IN TRANSIT,
C/O SEAFORTH GENERAL AGENCIES LTD,
SKYWAYS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR,
JUNCTION OF OHIO STREET & SOKOINE DRIVE,
Tel No. +255 22 2139109-11
ATTN: ALEX NGULELA

Documents required for clearance are:-

  1. A copy of AWBill
  2. Commercial Invoice
  3. Packing List.

Costs for clearance:-

- to be advised upon request

WASTE REMOVALS (GARBAGE / TRASH / SEWAGE, SLUDGE)

- Is compulsory as per Authority if is onboard.

- Costs USD. 150.00 per cbm

WEATHER CONDITION

• Rain Season: -

  • March – June (Long rains season)
  • October – December (short rains season)

For more information about Dar es Salaam port and other ports in Tanzania please visit web: www.tanzaniaports.go.tz

OUR FULL STYLE ADDRESS AS FOLLOWS:-

Seaforth General Agencies ltd,

Skyways Building, 1st Floor,

Junction of Ohio Street & Sokoine Drive,

P.O.Box 9313,

Dar es Salaam - Tanzania.

Tel:- +255-22-2139109-11

Fax: +255-22-2125004

Email: operations@seaforth.co.tz

MOBILES:

1. Alex Ngulela : General Manager : +255 784 769520
2. Emmanuel Mlaki : Operations Manager : +255 784 903939
3. Kassim Ngonyani : Boarding Officer : +255-713-292296
4. Maria Ngoty : Logistics/Crew Matter : +255-717-200625
5. Emmanuel Lema : Documentation : +255-714-633158
6. Anver Rajpar : Managing Director : + 255 752 033466