Port of Ngqura
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| Port of Ngqura | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality |
| Coordinates | 33°46′00″S 25°40′00″E / 33.76667°S 25.66667°ECoordinates: 33°46′00″S 25°40′00″E / 33.76667°S 25.66667°E |
| Details | |
| Opened | 2009 |
| Operated by | Transnet National Ports Authority |
| Type of harbor | Artificial |
The Port of Ngqura is a deepwater port on the east coast (Indian Ocean) of South Africa, 20 km northeast of Port Elizabeth. It was authorised by an act of parliament in 2002, construction started in September 2002 and the port became operational in October 2009 when the MSC Catania became the first commercial ship to dock at the port.[1][2]
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Overview [edit]
The Port of Ngqura will complement the existing deepwater ports in Richards Bay and Saldanha.[3]
Sand bypass [edit]
Ngqura is the first port in the world to have a fixed embedded jet pump sand bypass.[4]
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ Smit, Petronel (2009-12-11). "Deep-water port of Ngqura launched". Engineering News (Creamer Media). Retrieved 9 March 2010.
- ^ "First ships dock at Port of Ngqura". SouthAfrica.info. 2009-10-13. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
- ^ http://www.npa.co.za/PDF%20Documents/Ngqura/Ngqura%20fact%20sheet.pdf
- ^ http://www.sturrockshipping.co.za/upload/saport/file/11_06_PORT_OF_Ngqura.pdf
