Seaport · Russia
Port of Murmansk
Murmansk (Russia) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 62950). It lies on the Barents Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Russia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- RUMMK
- World Port Index no.
- 62950
- Coordinates
- 68.98°N, 33.05°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Barents Sea; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Russia
- Other names
- Rosta
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Large
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Ice
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- 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) | 4,450 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,470 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,890 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Murmansk, 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. 183 (Enroute) - North Coast of Russia.
Frequently asked questions about Murmansk
Where is Port of Murmansk?
Murmansk (Russia) lies on the Barents Sea, at about 68.98°N, 33.05°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Murmansk?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE RUMMK for Murmansk. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Murmansk from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,450 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,890 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gothenburg, Gdynia.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Murmansk?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Murmansk 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.