Port of Malakal Harbor: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Malakal Harbor is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Palau, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 7.3333° N, 134.4500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Palau
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
7.3333° N, 134.4500° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Pacific Ocean
Region
Palau

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
255 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Malakal Harbor

Where is Port of Malakal Harbor located?

Port of Malakal Harbor is a seaport located in Palau, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 7.3333° N, 134.4500° E.

How deep is Port of Malakal Harbor?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Malakal Harbor has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Malakal Harbor require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Malakal Harbor, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Malakal Harbor?

Port of Malakal Harbor is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Malakal Harbor have?

Port of Malakal Harbor is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Malakal Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56660), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →