Port of Manta (ECMEC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Manta (UN/LOCODE ECMEC) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Ecuador, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 0.9500° S, 80.7167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Ecuador
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Manta
Where is Port of Manta located?
Port of Manta is a seaport located in Ecuador, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 0.9500° S, 80.7167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Manta?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Manta is ECMEC — country code EC, location code MEC.
How deep is Port of Manta?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Manta has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Manta?
Port of Manta reports a maximum draft of 9.7 m, a maximum length of 300 m, a maximum beam of 37 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Manta require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Manta.
What type of harbor is Port of Manta?
Port of Manta is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Manta have?
Port of Manta is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Manta are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15310), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →