Port of Diego Garcia

IODGA🇮🇴IO

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Region

Latitude
-7.2898°
Longitude
72.4024°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
IODGA
Country
🇮🇴IO
Time Zone
UTC+6

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Diego Garcia?

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The approach to Diego Garcia is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Minni Minni Lighthouse at 4.8 NM to the ESE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Diego Garcia on?

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The Port of Diego Garcia is situated on the Indian Ocean in IO. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Diego Garcia?

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You can track vessels near Diego Garcia (IODGA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Diego Garcia?

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The Port of Diego Garcia is a port in IO. Its UN/LOCODE is IODGA — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE IODGA mean?

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The first two characters, IO, are the ISO country code for IO. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Diego Garcia?

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The Port of Diego Garcia operates in the UTC+6 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.