South Africa · Africa · ZA SMN
Simonstown
Coastal (Breakwater) · Very Small harbour · South Atlantic Ocean
Port information
- Channel depth
- 7.9 m
- Anchorage depth
- 12 m
- Berth depth
- 7.9 m
- Tide range
- 1 m
- Max vessel draught
- 9 m
- Water
- salt
- Likely soil (estimate)
- Sand, Silt / mud
- Position
- -34.185, 18.437
Dredgers that can do the job here
- TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Small–medium (1,000–5,000 m³)
Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.
- WIDWater injection · Water injection
Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.