Port of Maputo (MZMPM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Maputo (UN/LOCODE MZMPM) is a medium canal or lake harbor located in Mozambique, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 25.9628° S, 32.5447° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 13.3 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 15.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Mozambique
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Maputo
Where is Port of Maputo located?
Port of Maputo is a seaport located in Mozambique, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 25.9628° S, 32.5447° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Maputo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Maputo is MZMPM — country code MZ, location code MPM.
How deep is Port of Maputo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Maputo has a channel depth of about 13.3 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Maputo?
Port of Maputo reports a maximum draft of 12.9 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Maputo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Maputo.
What type of harbor is Port of Maputo?
Port of Maputo is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Maputo have?
Port of Maputo is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Maputo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46870), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →