Port of Mcmurdo Station (AQMCM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mcmurdo Station (UN/LOCODE AQMCM) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Antarctica, on the Ross Sea. It sits at 77.8500° S, 166.6500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Ross Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Antarctica
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mcmurdo Station
Where is Port of Mcmurdo Station located?
Port of Mcmurdo Station is a seaport located in Antarctica, on the Ross Sea. Its coordinates are 77.8500° S, 166.6500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mcmurdo Station?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mcmurdo Station is AQMCM — country code AQ, location code MCM.
How deep is Port of Mcmurdo Station?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mcmurdo Station has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Mcmurdo Station?
Port of Mcmurdo Station is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mcmurdo Station have?
Port of Mcmurdo Station is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mcmurdo Station are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #63130), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →