Seaport · Myanmar (Burma)
Port of Sittwe
Sittwe (Myanmar (Burma)) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49620). It lies on the Bay of Bengal.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Myanmar (Burma)
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MMAKY
- World Port Index no.
- 49620
- Coordinates
- 20.13°N, 92.90°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Burma (Myanmar)
- Other names
- Akyab
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 146.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- 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) | 980 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,000 nm |
| Hai Phong | 780 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sittwe, with full port guides:
- Chattogram (Chittagong) · 140 nm
- Yangon (Thilawa) · 280 nm
- Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port) · 300 nm
- Bangkok (Khlong Toei) · 590 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 Sittwe
Where is Port of Sittwe?
Sittwe (Myanmar (Burma)) lies on the Bay of Bengal, at about 20.13°N, 92.90°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sittwe?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MMAKY for Sittwe. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Sittwe?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 146.0 m, draft 8.2 m for Sittwe. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Sittwe from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 980 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 780 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Chattogram (Chittagong), Yangon (Thilawa), Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sittwe?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sittwe 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.