Port of Marka (SOMER): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Marka (UN/LOCODE SOMER) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Somalia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 1.7167° N, 44.7833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Somalia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Marka
Where is Port of Marka located?
Port of Marka is a seaport located in Somalia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 1.7167° N, 44.7833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Marka?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Marka is SOMER — country code SO, location code MER.
How deep is Port of Marka?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Marka has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Marka?
Port of Marka is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Marka have?
Port of Marka is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Marka are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →