Port of Monrovia (LRMLW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Monrovia (UN/LOCODE LRMLW) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Liberia, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 6.3167° N, 10.8167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Liberia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Monrovia
Where is Port of Monrovia located?
Port of Monrovia is a seaport located in Liberia, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 6.3167° N, 10.8167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Monrovia?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Monrovia is LRMLW — country code LR, location code MLW.
How deep is Port of Monrovia?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Monrovia has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Monrovia?
Port of Monrovia reports a maximum draft of 13.8 m, a maximum length of 267 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Monrovia require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Monrovia.
What type of harbor is Port of Monrovia?
Port of Monrovia is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Monrovia have?
Port of Monrovia is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Monrovia are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45940), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →