Seaport · Thailand
Port of Map Ta Phut
Map Ta Phut (Thailand) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57437). It lies on the Gulf of Thailand.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Thailand
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- THMAT
- World Port Index no.
- 57437
- Coordinates
- 12.67°N, 101.17°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Thailand; South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Thailand
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 350 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 370 nm |
| Hai Phong | 590 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Map Ta Phut, with full port guides:
- Laem Chabang · 30 nm
- Bangkok (Khlong Toei) · 70 nm
- Sihanoukville · 180 nm
- Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) · 350 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 Map Ta Phut
Where is Port of Map Ta Phut?
Map Ta Phut (Thailand) lies on the Gulf of Thailand, at about 12.67°N, 101.17°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Map Ta Phut?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE THMAT for Map Ta Phut. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Map Ta Phut from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 350 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 590 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Laem Chabang, Bangkok (Khlong Toei), Sihanoukville.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Map Ta Phut?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Map Ta Phut 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.