Seaport · Antarctica
Port of Mcmurdo Station
Mcmurdo Station (Antarctica) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 63130). It lies on the Ross Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Antarctica
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AQMCM
- World Port Index no.
- 63130
- Coordinates
- 77.85°S, 166.65°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Ross Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Antarctica
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ice mooring
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- Turning area
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 5,670 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,660 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,270 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mcmurdo Station, 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. 200 (Planning Guide & Enroute) - Antarctica.
Frequently asked questions about Mcmurdo Station
Where is Port of Mcmurdo Station?
Mcmurdo Station (Antarctica) lies on the Ross Sea, at about 77.85°S, 166.65°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mcmurdo Station?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AQMCM for Mcmurdo Station. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Mcmurdo Station from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,670 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,270 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tauranga, Melbourne, Auckland.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Mcmurdo Station?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mcmurdo Station 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.