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UN/LOCODE ZACPT · South Africa · Africa · WC
Country-coastal Köppen zone (most ports cluster on the coast). For port-coordinate resolution use Kottek 2006 0.5° grid.
seaport · rail terminal · road terminal · airport · postal exchange
Compiled from public port-authority and P&I-club directories. Always verify current contacts via your agent before arrival.
Cape Town VTS / TNPA Cape Town
ISPS security level (normal): 1
Cape of Good Hope approach; SE gale risk (Cape Doctor) Nov-Feb; Table Bay exposed anchorage; oil rig supply and bunkering activity.
Welfare, abandonment, wages, medical, mental health, harassment — 24/7 lines where available. See full helplines directory.
Practical information for crew arriving here. Verified where possible — see sources. Spot a mistake or missing detail? Tell us.
South Africa generally permits shore leave under a port shore-pass arranged by the agent. Visa-required nationalities should confirm in advance. Reference: dha.gov.za.
Plan it: /tools/shore-leave-port-card
Nearest major airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT (~18 km)). Vessel agent normally arranges taxi or seafarer-centre shuttle to/from the airport at sign-on / sign-off. Confirm transport with the agent at least 24 hours before disembarkation.
Major operators: Vodacom, MTN, Cell C. Prepaid SIM at any supermarket (Pick n Pay, Checkers). Free Wi-Fi at Mission to Seafarers Durban + Cape Town + Port Elizabeth.
Related rights: shore leave · medical care · abandonment · unpaid wages.
Port-state-control region: indian ocean MoU · how to file a PSC complaint.
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