Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Drydock type: Large
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about DIEGO GARCIA port (IODGA) — British Indian Ocean Territory (the)
Key information on DIEGO GARCIA Port.
DIEGO GARCIA (UN/Locode: IODGA), British Indian Ocean Territory (the) is a seaport located at approximately -7.35000° N, 72.47000° E.
Where is DIEGO GARCIA Port located?
Coordinates: -7.35000° N, 72.47000° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at DIEGO GARCIA Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Support: good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 15.5m - 16m and oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m.
What restrictions apply at DIEGO GARCIA Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do DIEGO GARCIA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro and Tanker.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Unlocode | IODGA |
|---|---|
| Latitude / Longitude | -7.35º, 72.47º |
| Country | British Indian Ocean Territory |
| Channel Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 15.5m - 16m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | - |
| Oil Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | - |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
