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			Dar es Salaam port is the Tanzania principal port with a rated capacity of 4.1 million (dwt) dry cargo and 6.0 million (dwt) bulk liquid cargo. The Port has a total quay length of about 2,000 metres with eleven deep-water berths. Dar es Salaam port handles about 95% of the Tanzania international trade. The port serves the landlocked countries of Malawi, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda. The port is strategically placed to serve as a convenient freight linkage not only to and from East and Central Africa countries but also to middle and Far East, Europe, Australia and America. The port infrastructure and facilities are mentioned above on the right margin. The port of Dar es Salaam has the following marine crafts: Six (6) Berthing Tugs Sixteen (16) Lighter Towing Tugs Four (4) Lighters Two (2) Labour Launches Two (2) Pilot Boats Two (2) Patrol Boats Thirteen (13) Mooring Boats The intrinsic capacity of the Port of Dar es Salaam is:- General Cargo 3.1 million tonnes Container 1.0 million tonnes Liquid Bulk 6.0 million tonnes Port Management is as follows: Port Manager: Mr. Jason Rugaihuruza Assistant Port Manager Operations: Mr. Komba Assistant Port Manager Finance and Admn. : Mr. Zachary Misso Finance Manager: Mr. J.A. Noni General Cargo Terminal Manager: Mr. Kilala Commercial Manager: Mr. A. Sangawe Grain Terminal Manager: Mr. Charles Mwambenja Port Engineer: Mr. Abiud Mhidze Port Supplies Manager: Mrs. Lukaija Ag. Port Security Officer: Mr.W.K. Banney Principal Fire and Safety Officer: Mr. A. Mboya Ag. Senior Harbour Master: Capt. Juma Saire Ag. Port Medical Officer: Dr. Mwinyi Port Personnel Manager: Mr. M.H. Mmbaga For more information, please contact: The Port Manager Main Quay Number 1 P.O. Box 1130, Dar Es Salaam Tel: +255-22-2110401/2113642 Fax +255-22-2113646 E-mail: pmdsm@tanzaniaports.com
	Head office: P.O.Box 9184, Bandari road, Kurasini, Dar es Salaam, Tel: +255 (0) 22 2110401 Fax: +255 (0) 22 2113938 Email: prm@tanzaniaports.com
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