Seaport · Myanmar (Burma)
Port of Bassein
Bassein (Myanmar (Burma)) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49640). It lies on the Andaman Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Myanmar (Burma)
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MMBSX
- World Port Index no.
- 49640
- Coordinates
- 16.78°N, 94.73°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Andaman Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Burma (Myanmar)
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 13.7 m |
| Tidal range | 2.3 m |
| Max vessel length | 143.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 790 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 810 nm |
| Hai Phong | 720 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bassein, with full port guides:
- Yangon (Thilawa) · 90 nm
- Chattogram (Chittagong) · 370 nm
- Bangkok (Khlong Toei) · 390 nm
- Laem Chabang · 420 nm
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Bassein
Where is Port of Bassein?
Bassein (Myanmar (Burma)) lies on the Andaman Sea, at about 16.78°N, 94.73°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bassein?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MMBSX for Bassein. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Bassein?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 143.0 m, draft 6.4 m for Bassein. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Bassein from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 790 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 720 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Yangon (Thilawa), Chattogram (Chittagong), Bangkok (Khlong Toei).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bassein?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bassein through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.