Port of Male (MVMCP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Male (UN/LOCODE MVMCP) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Maldives, on the Laccadive Sea. It sits at 4.1667° N, 73.5000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 35 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 15 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Laccadive Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Maldive Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Male
Where is Port of Male located?
Port of Male is a seaport located in Maldives, on the Laccadive Sea. Its coordinates are 4.1667° N, 73.5000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Male?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Male is MVMCP — country code MV, location code MCP.
How deep is Port of Male?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Male has a channel depth of about 35 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 15 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Male?
Port of Male reports a maximum draft of 19.2 m, a maximum length of 210 m, a maximum beam of 34.8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Male require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Male.
What type of harbor is Port of Male?
Port of Male is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Male have?
Port of Male is recorded as offering anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Male are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49200), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →