Port of Manakara

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About Port of Manakara

Manakara is a small port on the Indian Ocean coast of Madagascar, situated near the mouth of the Manakara River. It serves as a local harbor, with pilotage compulsory for vessels.

Background
Manakara is a city in Madagascar. It is the capital of the Fitovinany Region and of the district of Manakara Atsimo. The city is located at the east coast near the mouth of the Manakara River and has a small port. Its temperature on average is 27 degrees Celsius, the high is 32 and low is 10.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
47500 →
GeoNames ID
1064415 →
Wikidata
Q991066 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
MGWVK
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
-22.1410°
Longitude
48.0222°

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Manakara is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Manakara Middle Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the NW. Other aids include Emokala Range Front (1 NM NNE), Emokala (1.4 NM N), Farafangana (42.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Manakara on?

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The Port of Manakara 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 Manakara?

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You can track vessels near Manakara (MGWVK) 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 Manakara?

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The Port of Manakara is a port in MG. Its UN/LOCODE is MGWVK — 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 MGWVK 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 Manakara?

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The Port of Manakara 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.