Port of Toamasina (MGTOA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Toamasina (UN/LOCODE MGTOA) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Madagascar, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 18.1667° S, 49.4167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, container, 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Madagascar
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Toamasina
Where is Port of Toamasina located?
Port of Toamasina is a seaport located in Madagascar, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 18.1667° S, 49.4167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Toamasina?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Toamasina is MGTOA — country code MG, location code TOA.
How deep is Port of Toamasina?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Toamasina has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Toamasina?
Port of Toamasina reports a maximum draft of 14 m, a maximum length of 292 m, a maximum beam of 40 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Toamasina require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Toamasina.
What type of harbor is Port of Toamasina?
Port of Toamasina is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Toamasina have?
Port of Toamasina is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Toamasina are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47540), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →