Port of Maroantsetra (MGWMN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Maroantsetra (UN/LOCODE MGWMN) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Madagascar, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 15.4500° S, 49.8167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 11 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
- Madagascar
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Maroantsetra
Where is Port of Maroantsetra located?
Port of Maroantsetra is a seaport located in Madagascar, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 15.4500° S, 49.8167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Maroantsetra?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Maroantsetra is MGWMN — country code MG, location code WMN.
How deep is Port of Maroantsetra?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Maroantsetra has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Maroantsetra?
Port of Maroantsetra is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Maroantsetra have?
Port of Maroantsetra is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Maroantsetra are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →