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.
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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bismarck Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Guinea NE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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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 →