Tanzania - Documents
Customs will want to have:
- a copy of the ship’s papers (take the original as well);
- a crew list;
- a list of equipment and goods on board; and
- last port clearance.
Transire (Transit Log)
There are no restrictions for yachts on coastal cruising, although a Transire must be obtained from customs on arrival for cruising inside Tanzania (form C27 here).
This is like a transit log and is permission to proceed to another port.
This is intended to be shown to Customs at subsequent Tanzanian ports and must be filled in in triplicate and one copy kept with the boat along with the clearance papers. Have these forms prepared in advance as most offices don’t have forms available.
The Transire is not always asked for in some ports and some officials won’t be interested. It seems to depend on the officer on duty at the time of your arrival.
Although Pemba Island and Zanzibar are part of Tanzania, a Transire must be obtained from the mainland ports (Dar, Tanga, Mtwara) before entering either place, as it may be inspected.
Notes:
Yachts should ensure that their papers are in order and report any incidents if approached with demands for money.
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KILWA – Anchor near the port as this is manned by the navy and there are always people watching or on watch. Hoist your dinghy every night. Outboards (a.k.a. machines) are very nickable. The tour to the unesco world heritage site at Kilwa Island is very worth doing – go to the TAWA office and get a permit and they will arrange a guide.
BOYDU ISLAND – UPDATE 2022
A skipper has reported that the SE anchorage has no sand left due to local floodrain. Apply extreme
caution and rely on visual navigation.