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Port Louis

MUPLU🇲🇺Mauritius

Port Location

About Port Louis

Port Louis is the primary seaport of Mauritius, established in 1735. It serves as the nation's main hub for handling bulk carriers, container ships, and general cargo. The port operates as an open roadstead with anchorage depths up to 12.2 meters.

Background
Port Louis is the capital and most populous city of Mauritius, mainly located in the Port Louis District, with a small western part in the Black River District. Port Louis is the country's financial and political centre. It is administered by the Municipal City Council of Port Louis. According to the 2018 census conducted by Statistics Mauritius, the population was 147,066.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
11m
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Terminals
2

History

Established
1735

Terminals (2)

MAURITIUS CONTAINER TERMINAL

CARGO HANDLING CORPORATION LTD. (CHCL)

CHCL Administration Building, Chaussée Tromelin, Mer Rouge, Port Louis 11609, Mauritius

www.chcl.mu →

SSR MULTI PURPOSE TERMINAL

CARGO HANDLING CORPORATION LTD. (CHCL)

CHCL Administration Building, Chaussée Tromelin, Mer Rouge, Port Louis 11609, Mauritius

www.chcl.mu →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MUPLU
Country
🇲🇺Mauritius
Time Zone
UTC+4
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Africa
Latitude
-20.1500°
Longitude
57.4915°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13512615 →
Wikidata
Q3929 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
mccpl.mu →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port Louis?+
The controlling depth at Port Louis is 11 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port Louis?+
The approach to Port Louis is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Roche Bois Lighthouse at 1.1 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Pointe Aux Sables (1.5 NM SW), Pointe Aux Caves (5.1 NM WSW), Pointe Aux Canonniers (9.6 NM NNE), Île Aux Fouquets (21.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port Louis on?+
The Port Louis is situated on the Indian Ocean in MU. 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 Louis?+
You can track vessels near Port Louis (MUPLU) 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 MUPLU on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port Louis?+
The Port Louis operates in the UTC+4 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 Louis?+
PORT LOUIS (UN/Locode: MUPLU), Mauritius is a seaport located at approximately -20.15000° N, 57.49150° E.
Where is the Port Louis located?+
Coordinates: -20.15000° N, 57.49150° E.
What facilities are available at the Port Louis?+
Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Support: anchorage loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 0m - 1.5m and maximum draft approx. 11 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port Louis?+
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 Louis?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: 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 Louis?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.