Seaport · Comoros
Port of Moutsamoudu
Moutsamoudu (Comoros) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47320). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Comoros
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- KMMUT
- World Port Index no.
- 47320
- Coordinates
- 12.15°S, 44.40°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Comoros
- Other names
- Matsamudu
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 3,970 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,970 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,180 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Moutsamoudu, 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 Moutsamoudu
Where is Port of Moutsamoudu?
Moutsamoudu (Comoros) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 12.15°S, 44.40°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Moutsamoudu?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE KMMUT for Moutsamoudu. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Moutsamoudu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,970 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,180 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, Port Louis.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Moutsamoudu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Moutsamoudu 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.