Port of Diego Garcia (IODGA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Diego Garcia (UN/LOCODE IODGA) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in British Indian Ocean Territory, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 7.3500° S, 72.4667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.
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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Chagos Archipelago
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Diego Garcia
Where is Port of Diego Garcia located?
Port of Diego Garcia is a seaport located in British Indian Ocean Territory, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 7.3500° S, 72.4667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Diego Garcia?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Diego Garcia is IODGA — country code IO, location code DGA.
How deep is Port of Diego Garcia?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Diego Garcia has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m.
Does Port of Diego Garcia require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Diego Garcia.
What type of harbor is Port of Diego Garcia?
Port of Diego Garcia is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Diego Garcia are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47800), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →