Port of Valletta Harbors (MTMLA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Valletta Harbors (UN/LOCODE MTMLA) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Malta, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 35.9000° N, 14.5167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Malta
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Valletta Harbors
Where is Port of Valletta Harbors located?
Port of Valletta Harbors is a seaport located in Malta, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 35.9000° N, 14.5167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Valletta Harbors?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Valletta Harbors is MTMLA — country code MT, location code MLA.
How deep is Port of Valletta Harbors?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Valletta Harbors has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Valletta Harbors require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Valletta Harbors.
What type of harbor is Port of Valletta Harbors?
Port of Valletta Harbors is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Valletta Harbors have?
Port of Valletta Harbors is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Valletta Harbors are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #40330), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →