Port of Malai: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Malai is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Fiji, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 16.3500° S, 179.3667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Fiji
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
16.3500° S, 179.3667° 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
15.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Max Vessel Draft
11 m
Max Vessel Length
179 m
Tidal Range
2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Fiji

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / No
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Malai
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Distance
25 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Malai

Where is Port of Malai located?

Port of Malai is a seaport located in Fiji, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 16.3500° S, 179.3667° E.

How deep is Port of Malai?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Malai has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

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

Port of Malai reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 179 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Malai require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Malai.

What type of harbor is Port of Malai?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Malai have?

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

About this data

Specifications for Port of Malai are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55556), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →