Seaport · Myanmar (Burma)
Port of Moulmein Harbor
Moulmein Harbor (Myanmar (Burma)) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49660). It lies on the Andaman Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Myanmar (Burma)
- World Port Index no.
- 49660
- Coordinates
- 16.48°N, 97.62°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Andaman Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Burma (Myanmar)
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 0.6 m |
| Max vessel length | 72.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 18.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 3.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Floating cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radiotelephone
- Rail
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) | 640 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 650 nm |
| Hai Phong | 580 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Moulmein Harbor, with full port guides:
- Yangon (Thilawa) · 80 nm
- Bangkok (Khlong Toei) · 240 nm
- Laem Chabang · 280 nm
- Chattogram (Chittagong) · 480 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. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Moulmein Harbor
Where is Port of Moulmein Harbor?
Moulmein Harbor (Myanmar (Burma)) lies on the Andaman Sea, at about 16.48°N, 97.62°E.
What is the maximum vessel size at Moulmein Harbor?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 72.0 m, beam 18.0 m, draft 3.6 m for Moulmein Harbor. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Moulmein Harbor from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 640 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 580 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Yangon (Thilawa), Bangkok (Khlong Toei), Laem Chabang.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Moulmein Harbor?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Moulmein 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.