Port of Morondava

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About Port of Morondava

Morondava is an open roadstead port on Madagascar's west coast, situated in the Indian Ocean. It handles passenger vessels and utilizes mobile and fixed cranes for cargo operations. The port offers anchorage loading and offloading facilities.

Background
Morondava is a city located in Menabe Region, of which it is the capital, in Madagascar. It is located in the delta of the Morondava River at 20°17′5″S 44°19′3″E. Its population as of the 2018 census, was 53,510.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft
Tidal Range
5ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
47430 →
GeoNames ID
1064647 →
Wikidata
Q864109 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
MGMOQ
Country
🇲🇬Madagascar
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
East Africa
Body of Water
Indian Ocean
Latitude
-20.2912°
Longitude
44.2823°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Morondava on?

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The Port of Morondava is situated on the Mozambique Channel in MG. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Morondava (MGMOQ) 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 Morondava?

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The Port of Morondava is a port in MG. Its UN/LOCODE is MGMOQ — 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 MGMOQ mean?

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The first two characters, MG, are the ISO country code for MG. 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 Morondava?

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The Port of Morondava operates in the UTC+3 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.

What is the Port of Morondava?

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MORONDAVA (UN/Locode: MGMOQ), Madagascar is a seaport located at approximately -20.29118° N, 44.28228° E.

Where is the Port of Morondava located?

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Coordinates: -20.29118° N, 44.28228° E.

What facilities are available at the Port of Morondava?

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Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 14m - 15.2m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m and cargo pier depth 1.8m - 3m.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Morondava?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Morondava?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Morondava?

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Vessel types historically calling: Passenger.