Port of Antsiranana (MGDIE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Antsiranana (UN/LOCODE MGDIE) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Madagascar, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 12.2667° S, 49.2833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Madagascar
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Antsiranana
Where is Port of Antsiranana located?
Port of Antsiranana is a seaport located in Madagascar, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 12.2667° S, 49.2833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Antsiranana?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Antsiranana is MGDIE — country code MG, location code DIE.
How deep is Port of Antsiranana?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Antsiranana has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Antsiranana require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Antsiranana.
What type of harbor is Port of Antsiranana?
Port of Antsiranana is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Antsiranana have?
Port of Antsiranana is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Antsiranana are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47630), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →