Port of Muqdisho (SOMGQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Muqdisho (UN/LOCODE SOMGQ) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Somalia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 2.0333° N, 45.3500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Somalia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Muqdisho
Where is Port of Muqdisho located?
Port of Muqdisho is a seaport located in Somalia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 2.0333° N, 45.3500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Muqdisho?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Muqdisho is SOMGQ — country code SO, location code MGQ.
How deep is Port of Muqdisho?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Muqdisho has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Muqdisho require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Muqdisho.
What type of harbor is Port of Muqdisho?
Port of Muqdisho is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Muqdisho have?
Port of Muqdisho is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Muqdisho are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47160), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →