Port of Maintirano (MGMXT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Maintirano (UN/LOCODE MGMXT) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Madagascar, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 18.0667° S, 44.0167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Madagascar
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Maintirano
Where is Port of Maintirano located?
Port of Maintirano is a seaport located in Madagascar, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 18.0667° S, 44.0167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Maintirano?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Maintirano is MGMXT — country code MG, location code MXT.
How deep is Port of Maintirano?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Maintirano has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Maintirano require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Maintirano.
What type of harbor is Port of Maintirano?
Port of Maintirano is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Maintirano have?
Port of Maintirano is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Maintirano are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47420), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →