Port of Murmansk (RUMMK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Murmansk (UN/LOCODE RUMMK) is a large river (natural) harbor located in Russia, on the Barents Sea. It sits at 68.9833° N, 33.0500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Barents Sea; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Russia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Murmansk
Where is Port of Murmansk located?
Port of Murmansk is a seaport located in Russia, on the Barents Sea. Its coordinates are 68.9833° N, 33.0500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Murmansk?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Murmansk is RUMMK — country code RU, location code MMK.
How deep is Port of Murmansk?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Murmansk has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Murmansk require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Murmansk.
What type of harbor is Port of Murmansk?
Port of Murmansk is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Murmansk have?
Port of Murmansk is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Murmansk are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #62950), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →