Seaport · Madagascar
Port of Maroantsetra
Maroantsetra (Madagascar) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47590). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Madagascar
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MGWMN
- World Port Index no.
- 47590
- Coordinates
- 15.45°S, 49.82°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Madagascar
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Supplies
- Provisions
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) | 3,730 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,740 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,000 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Maroantsetra, 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. 171 (Enroute) - East Africa and the South Indian Ocean.
Frequently asked questions about Maroantsetra
Where is Port of Maroantsetra?
Maroantsetra (Madagascar) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 15.45°S, 49.82°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Maroantsetra?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MGWMN for Maroantsetra. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Maroantsetra from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,730 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,000 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Port Louis, Dar es Salaam, Mombasa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Maroantsetra?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Maroantsetra 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.