Seaport · India
Port of Marmagao
Marmagao (India) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48970). It lies on the Arabian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INMRM
- World Port Index no.
- 48970
- Coordinates
- 15.42°N, 73.80°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India West Coast
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 335.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 50.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 14.1 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 1,950 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,960 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,900 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Marmagao, with full port guides:
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 Marmagao
Where is Port of Marmagao?
Marmagao (India) lies on the Arabian Sea, at about 15.42°N, 73.80°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Marmagao?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INMRM for Marmagao. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Marmagao?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 335.0 m, beam 50.0 m, draft 14.1 m for Marmagao. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Marmagao from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,950 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,900 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Nhava Sheva (JNPA, Mumbai), Pipavav, Cochin (Kochi).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Marmagao?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Marmagao 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.