Seaport · Malaysia
Port of Mostyn
Mostyn (Malaysia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51736). It lies on the Celebes Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MYMZS
- World Port Index no.
- 51736
- Coordinates
- 4.68°N, 118.25°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Celebes Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Malaysia
- 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 | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 770 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 750 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,180 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mostyn, with full port guides:
- Manila · 620 nm
- Cai Mep – Thi Vai · 750 nm
- Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) · 770 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 790 nm
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. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Mostyn
Where is Port of Mostyn?
Mostyn (Malaysia) lies on the Celebes Sea, at about 4.68°N, 118.25°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mostyn?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MYMZS for Mostyn. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Mostyn from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 770 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,180 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manila, Cai Mep – Thi Vai, Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Mostyn?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mostyn 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.