Port of Mahon (ESMAH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mahon (UN/LOCODE ESMAH) is a very small river (basins) harbor located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 39.8833° N, 4.2667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Islas Baleares
Services & Restrictions
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nautical miles (direct)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mahon
Where is Port of Mahon located?
Port of Mahon is a seaport located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 39.8833° N, 4.2667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mahon?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mahon is ESMAH — country code ES, location code MAH.
How deep is Port of Mahon?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mahon has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Mahon require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mahon.
What type of harbor is Port of Mahon?
Port of Mahon is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mahon have?
Port of Mahon is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mahon are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →