Port of Madang (PGMAG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Madang (UN/LOCODE PGMAG) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Papua New Guinea, on the Bismarck Sea. It sits at 5.2167° S, 145.8167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Papua New Guinea
UN/LOCODE
PGMAG
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
5.2167° S, 145.8167° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Max Vessel Length
190 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Bismarck Sea; South Pacific Ocean
Region
New Guinea NE Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Madang (PGMAG)
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Distance
115 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Madang

Where is Port of Madang located?

Port of Madang is a seaport located in Papua New Guinea, on the Bismarck Sea. Its coordinates are 5.2167° S, 145.8167° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Madang?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Madang is PGMAG — country code PG, location code MAG.

How deep is Port of Madang?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Madang has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Madang?

Port of Madang reports a maximum length of 190 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Madang require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Madang.

What type of harbor is Port of Madang?

Port of Madang is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Madang have?

Port of Madang is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Madang are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53250), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →