Port of Marka (SO MER)
Somalia
Also known as: Merka
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| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | SO MER |
| Coordinates | 1.7167, 44.7833 (1°43′N 44°47′E) |
| Body of water | Indian Ocean |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
| Shelter | Fair |
| Tidal range | 3 m |
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage available | No |
| Tug assistance | No |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by tide | Yes |
Facilities
Anchorage
Cranes
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fresh water
Provisions
Located in Somalia, the port of Marka serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Marka has a Very small harbor of the Open roadstead type. Ships approaching Marka work with a channel depth of 23.2 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Marka located?
- Marka is a seaport in Somalia.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Marka?
- The UN/LOCODE for Marka is SO MER.
- What is the channel depth at Marka?
- The channel depth at Marka is 23.2 m.
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 8649 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 6718 km
- Los Angeles USA 15694 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 2816 km
- Hamburg Germany 6589 km
- Santos Brazil 10198 km
- Durban South Africa 3803 km
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