Seaport · Madagascar
Port of Morondava
Morondava (Madagascar) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47430). It lies on the Mozambique Channel.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Madagascar
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MGMOQ
- World Port Index no.
- 47430
- Coordinates
- 20.28°S, 44.30°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Mozambique Channel; 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 | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 2.5 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Pilotage and tugs
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
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) | 4,130 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,140 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,420 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Morondava, 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 Morondava
Where is Port of Morondava?
Morondava (Madagascar) lies on the Mozambique Channel, at about 20.28°S, 44.30°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Morondava?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MGMOQ for Morondava. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Morondava?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 2.5 m for Morondava. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Morondava from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,130 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,420 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Port Louis, Dar es Salaam, Durban.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Morondava?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Morondava 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.