Port of Montevideo (UYMVD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Montevideo (UN/LOCODE UYMVD) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Uruguay, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 34.9000° S, 56.2167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Uruguay
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Montevideo
Where is Port of Montevideo located?
Port of Montevideo is a seaport located in Uruguay, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 34.9000° S, 56.2167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Montevideo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Montevideo is UYMVD — country code UY, location code MVD.
How deep is Port of Montevideo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Montevideo has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Montevideo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Montevideo.
What type of harbor is Port of Montevideo?
Port of Montevideo is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Montevideo have?
Port of Montevideo is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Montevideo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13120), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →