Port of Melchior Harbor: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Melchior Harbor is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Antarctica, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 64.3167° S, 63.0000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Antarctica
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
64.3167° S, 63.0000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Antarctica

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Anchorage

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Distance
2 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Melchior Harbor

Where is Port of Melchior Harbor located?

Port of Melchior Harbor is a seaport located in Antarctica, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 64.3167° S, 63.0000° W.

How deep is Port of Melchior Harbor?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Melchior Harbor has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Melchior Harbor?

Port of Melchior Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Melchior Harbor have?

Port of Melchior Harbor is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Melchior Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #63110), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →