Port of Mitsiwa Harbor (ERMSW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mitsiwa Harbor (UN/LOCODE ERMSW) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Eritrea, on the Red Sea. It sits at 15.6167° N, 39.4667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 32 m, cargo pier depths around 12 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Eritrea
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mitsiwa Harbor
Where is Port of Mitsiwa Harbor located?
Port of Mitsiwa Harbor is a seaport located in Eritrea, on the Red Sea. Its coordinates are 15.6167° N, 39.4667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mitsiwa Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mitsiwa Harbor is ERMSW — country code ER, location code MSW.
How deep is Port of Mitsiwa Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mitsiwa Harbor has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 32 m, cargo pier depths of about 12 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Mitsiwa Harbor?
Port of Mitsiwa Harbor reports a maximum draft of 12 m, a maximum length of 210 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Mitsiwa Harbor require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mitsiwa Harbor.
What type of harbor is Port of Mitsiwa Harbor?
Port of Mitsiwa Harbor is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mitsiwa Harbor have?
Port of Mitsiwa Harbor is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mitsiwa Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47900), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →