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Port of Thilawa

MMTLA🇲🇲Myanmar

Port Location

About Port of Thilawa

Thilawa Port is Myanmar's largest port terminal, situated on the Yangon River. It handles bulk carriers, container ships, gas carriers, general cargo, and tankers. The port features deep river access.

Background
Myanmar International Terminals Thilawa, also known as the Yangon Port International Terminal or Thilawa Port, is a deep river port on the Yangon River,

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
MM-06
Area
South-East Asia
Sub-area
Andaman Sea
Latitude
16.6489°
Longitude
96.2545°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MMTLA
Country
🇲🇲Myanmar
Time Zone
UTC+6:30

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q7784170 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Thilawa?+
The approach to Thilawa is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Thilawa Range Common Rear Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Thanlyin Point Range Rear (6.9 NM NNW), Thanlyetsoon Point (7.8 NM NNW), Seik Giy Training Wall East End (10.1 NM NW), Eastern Grove Flats (11.6 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Thilawa on?+
The Port of Thilawa is situated on the Indian Ocean in MM. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Thilawa?+
You can track vessels near Thilawa (MMTLA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for MMTLA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Thilawa?+
The Port of Thilawa operates in the UTC+6:30 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 Thilawa?+
THILAWA (UN/Locode: MMTLA), Myanmar is a seaport located at approximately 16.64886° N, 96.25449° E.
Where is the Port of Thilawa located?+
Coordinates: 16.64886° N, 96.25449° E. Nearby terminals/ports:YANGON — UN/Locode: MMRGN — 16.79500° N, 96.17998° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Thilawa?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Thilawa?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not 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: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Thilawa?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Tanker and Unspecified.