Port of Monte-Carlo

MCMCM🇲🇨Monaco

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About Port of Monte-Carlo

This harbor, established in 1866, serves the Principality of Monaco. It is a small, sheltered harbor primarily handling yachts and pleasure craft.

Background
Monte Carlo is an official administrative area of Monaco, specifically the ward of Monte Carlo/Spélugues, where the Monte Carlo Casino is located. Informally, the name also refers to a larger district, the Monte Carlo Quarter, which besides Monte Carlo/Spélugues also includes the wards of La Rousse/Saint Roman, Larvotto/Bas Moulins and Saint Michel. The permanent population of the ward of Monte Carlo is about 3,500, while that of the quarter is about 15,000. Monaco has four traditional quarters, from west to east they are: Fontvieille, Monaco-Ville, La Condamine, and Monte Carlo.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Elevation
17m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D

History

Established
1866

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MCMCM
Country
🇲🇨Monaco
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Latitude
43.7333°
Longitude
7.4167°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
39025 →
GeoNames ID
3225755 →
Wikidata
Q45240 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
OpenStreetMap
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Seamark Type
harbour
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Monte-Carlo?

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The approach to Monte-Carlo is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Principality of Monaco Lighthouse at 3.7 NM to the WSW. Other aids include San Remo (16.5 NM ENE), Le Sécant (20.7 NM WSW), La Figueirette (25.8 NM SW), Porto Maurizio Molo di Ponente (27.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Monte-Carlo?

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The Port of Monte-Carlo is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Monte-Carlo?

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You can track vessels near Monte-Carlo (MCMCM) 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 Monte-Carlo?

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The Port of Monte-Carlo is a port in MC. Its UN/LOCODE is MCMCM — 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 MCMCM mean?

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The first two characters, MC, are the ISO country code for MC. 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 Monte-Carlo?

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The Port of Monte-Carlo operates in the UTC+1 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.