Seaport · Seychelles
Port of Victoria
Victoria (Seychelles) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47220). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Seychelles
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SCPOV
- World Port Index no.
- 47220
- Coordinates
- 4.62°S, 55.45°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Seychelles
- Other names
- Mahe; Port Victoria
- 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 | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 210.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 175.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Beach mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 3,200 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,210 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,380 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Victoria, 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 Victoria
Where is Port of Victoria?
Victoria (Seychelles) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 4.62°S, 55.45°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Victoria?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SCPOV for Victoria. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Victoria?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 210.0 m, draft 12.0 m for Victoria. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Victoria from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,200 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,380 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Port Louis, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Victoria?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Victoria 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.