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.

Country
Madagascar
UN/LOCODE
MGMXT
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
18.0667° S, 44.0167° 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
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
Region
Madagascar

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Anchorage

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Distance
134 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →