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
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 PORT LOUIS port (MUPLU) — Mauritius
Key information on PORT LOUIS Port.
PORT LOUIS (UN/Locode: MUPLU), Mauritius is a seaport located at approximately -20.15000° N, 57.49150° E.
What type of vessels PORT LOUIS Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (63.07%), Tanker (30.31%), Other (5.03%) and Passenger (1.6%).
Where is PORT LOUIS Port located?
Coordinates: -20.15000° N, 57.49150° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at PORT LOUIS Port?
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 restrictions apply at PORT LOUIS Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What communication options and marine services are available?
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 vessel types and sizes do PORT LOUIS Port handle?
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. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 398; max beam: 65; max draft: 23.02; max DWT: 403,811; max GT: 243515; max NT: 111289; min LOA: 14; min draft: 3; min DWT: 90; min GT: 81; min NT: 94 and build year: 1985.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | MUPLU |
| Latitude / Longitude | -20.15º, 57.49º |
| Country | Mauritius |
| Channel Depth | - |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 0m - 1.5m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 11 |
| Harbour Type | Open Roadstead |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
