Port of Tolanaro (MGTLN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tolanaro (UN/LOCODE MGTLN) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Madagascar, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 25.0333° S, 47.0000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Madagascar
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tolanaro
Where is Port of Tolanaro located?
Port of Tolanaro is a seaport located in Madagascar, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 25.0333° S, 47.0000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tolanaro?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tolanaro is MGTLN — country code MG, location code TLN.
How deep is Port of Tolanaro?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tolanaro has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tolanaro?
Port of Tolanaro reports a maximum draft of 12 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Tolanaro?
Port of Tolanaro is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tolanaro have?
Port of Tolanaro is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tolanaro are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47470), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →