Port of Toliara (MGTLE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Toliara (UN/LOCODE MGTLE) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Madagascar, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 23.3667° S, 43.6667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Madagascar
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Toliara
Where is Port of Toliara located?
Port of Toliara is a seaport located in Madagascar, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 23.3667° S, 43.6667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Toliara?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Toliara is MGTLE — country code MG, location code TLE.
How deep is Port of Toliara?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Toliara has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Toliara?
Port of Toliara reports a maximum draft of 8 m, a maximum length of 168 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Toliara require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Toliara.
What type of harbor is Port of Toliara?
Port of Toliara is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Toliara have?
Port of Toliara is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Toliara are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47460), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →