Seaport · Antarctica
Port of Melchior Harbor
Melchior Harbor (Antarctica) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 63110). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Antarctica
- World Port Index no.
- 63110
- Coordinates
- 64.32°S, 63.00°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Antarctica
- Repairs
- None
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 |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Supplies
- Potable water
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) | 7,560 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,550 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,170 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Melchior Harbor, 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 Melchior Harbor
Where is Port of Melchior Harbor?
Melchior Harbor (Antarctica) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 64.32°S, 63.00°W.
How far is Melchior Harbor from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,560 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,170 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Montevideo, Buenos Aires, San Antonio (Chile).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Melchior Harbor?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Melchior Harbor 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.