Port of Sittwe (MMAKY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sittwe (UN/LOCODE MMAKY) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Burma, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 20.1333° N, 92.9000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Burma (Myanmar)
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sittwe
Where is Port of Sittwe located?
Port of Sittwe is a seaport located in Burma, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 20.1333° N, 92.9000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sittwe?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sittwe is MMAKY — country code MM, location code AKY.
How deep is Port of Sittwe?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sittwe has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sittwe?
Port of Sittwe reports a maximum draft of 8.2 m, a maximum length of 146 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Sittwe require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sittwe.
What type of harbor is Port of Sittwe?
Port of Sittwe is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sittwe have?
Port of Sittwe is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sittwe are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49620), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →