Port of TAOLAGNARO

MGTLN🇲🇬Madagascar

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About Port of TAOLAGNARO

Also known as: Anse Dauphine, Fort Dauphin Anchorage

Taolagnaro is an anchorage port on the southeastern coast of Madagascar, situated in the Indian Ocean. It serves as a general cargo handling facility.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
47470 →
GeoNames ID
1065546 →
Wikidata
Q111386789 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MGTLN
Country
🇲🇬Madagascar
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
East Africa
Body of Water
Indian Ocean
Latitude
-25.0273°
Longitude
46.9971°

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of TAOLAGNARO?

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The approach to TAOLAGNARO is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tôlanaro Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the ENE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of TAOLAGNARO on?

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The Port of TAOLAGNARO 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 TAOLAGNARO?

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You can track vessels near TAOLAGNARO (MGTLN) 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 TAOLAGNARO?

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The Port of TAOLAGNARO is a port in MG. Its UN/LOCODE is MGTLN — 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 MGTLN 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 TAOLAGNARO?

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The Port of TAOLAGNARO 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.