Port of Mongla (BDMGL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mongla (UN/LOCODE BDMGL) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Bangladesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 22.4667° N, 89.6000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Bangladesh
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mongla
Where is Port of Mongla located?
Port of Mongla is a seaport located in Bangladesh, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 22.4667° N, 89.6000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mongla?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mongla is BDMGL — country code BD, location code MGL.
How deep is Port of Mongla?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mongla has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Mongla?
Port of Mongla reports a maximum draft of 8.5 m, a maximum length of 183 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Mongla require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mongla.
What type of harbor is Port of Mongla?
Port of Mongla is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mongla have?
Port of Mongla is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mongla are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49580), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →