Seaport · Myanmar (Burma)
Port of Mergui
Mergui (Myanmar (Burma)) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49690). It lies on the Andaman Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Myanmar (Burma)
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MMMER
- World Port Index no.
- 49690
- Coordinates
- 12.43°N, 98.60°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Andaman Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Burma (Myanmar)
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 | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 12.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Local assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- 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) | 490 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 510 nm |
| Hai Phong | 690 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mergui, 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 Mergui
Where is Port of Mergui?
Mergui (Myanmar (Burma)) lies on the Andaman Sea, at about 12.43°N, 98.60°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mergui?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MMMER for Mergui. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Mergui from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 490 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 690 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Bangkok (Khlong Toei), Laem Chabang, Yangon (Thilawa).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Mergui?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mergui 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.