Port of Morondava (MGMOQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Morondava (UN/LOCODE MGMOQ) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Madagascar, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 20.2833° S, 44.3000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Madagascar
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Morondava
Where is Port of Morondava located?
Port of Morondava is a seaport located in Madagascar, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 20.2833° S, 44.3000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Morondava?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Morondava is MGMOQ — country code MG, location code MOQ.
How deep is Port of Morondava?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Morondava has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Morondava?
Port of Morondava reports a maximum draft of 2.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Morondava?
Port of Morondava is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Morondava have?
Port of Morondava is recorded as offering anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Morondava are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47430), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →