Seaport · Macao SAR China
Port of Macau
Macau (Macao SAR China) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57810). It lies on the South China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Macao SAR China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MOMFM
- World Port Index no.
- 57810
- Coordinates
- 22.18°N, 113.57°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Macau
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 3.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 105.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 17.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.5 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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 | 790 nm |
| Hai Phong | 390 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Macau, with full port guides:
- Hong Kong · 30 nm
- Guangzhou (Nansha) · 30 nm
- Shenzhen (Yantian, Shekou, Chiwan) · 50 nm
- Qinzhou (Beibu Gulf Port) · 280 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. 161 (Enroute) - South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
Frequently asked questions about Macau
Where is Port of Macau?
Macau (Macao SAR China) lies on the South China Sea, at about 22.18°N, 113.57°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Macau?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MOMFM for Macau. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Macau?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 105.0 m, beam 17.0 m, draft 5.5 m for Macau. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Macau from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 790 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 390 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hong Kong, Guangzhou (Nansha), Shenzhen (Yantian, Shekou, Chiwan).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Macau?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Macau 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.