Port of Port Louis (MUPLU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Louis (UN/LOCODE MUPLU) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Mauritius, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 20.1500° S, 57.5000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 20 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Mauritius
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Louis
Where is Port of Port Louis located?
Port of Port Louis is a seaport located in Mauritius, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 20.1500° S, 57.5000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Louis?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Louis is MUPLU — country code MU, location code PLU.
How deep is Port of Port Louis?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Louis has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 20 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Louis?
Port of Port Louis reports a maximum draft of 15.5 m, a maximum length of 366.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Louis require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Louis.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Louis?
Port of Port Louis is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Louis have?
Port of Port Louis is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Louis are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47720), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →