Majuro

Size limits

LOA 274m, draught 10.2m, 60,000DWT.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Tidal streams in the Catalin Channel turn at HW and LW and are in going on the rising tide and out going on the falling tide at a rate of approx 1kts.

The tidal stream and prevailing NE wind frequently cause a strong SW going set across the W passage of the Catalin Channel.

Range 1.8m (springs), 1.2m (neaps).

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Calalin channel: The main entrance to the lagoon is entered between Eroj Island and Calalin Island, 2.5nm E, width approx 2nm.

A shoal area with a least depth of 0.9m and of considerable extent lies in the middle of the entrance and divides the entrance into W and E channels.

The W channel, lying along the reef extending SE from Eroj Island, has a width of approx 0.2nm, swept to a depth of 14.9m.

The E channel, swept to a depth of 8.8m is only suitable for small vessels. The fairway is considerably reduced in width by shoals, local knowledge is therefore required.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in the E half of the lagoon where the bottom is mainly soft rock. The W half of the lagoon is studded with coral heads and anchorage can only be obtained with local knowledge.

Djarrit anchorage, situated in the NE corner of the lagoon is sheltered from NE winds, with depths from 27-47m, sand and coral or soft rock.

Restrictions

Entry, pilotage, berthing and unberthing during daylight hours only.

When a tanker is berthed, no other vessel is permitted in its immediate vicinity.

Tugs

Salvage tugs are available.

Mooring

Uliga Island Pier: Berthing port side alongside is recommended owing to shoals extending beyond the line of the pier.

Charts and publications

BA 761. Admiralty Pilot NP61, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

All communications to the port of Majuro should be directed to the Marshall Islands Port Authority, (MIPA), for the attention of the Port Manager, Fax: +692 625 4269.

Vessel's ETA should be sent as follows: First notice, 48 hours prior to arrival; pre arrival confirmation (re berthing), 24 hours before arrival and the final notice 12 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

HF contact is also available throughout 24 hours via coastal station, V7A Y65. Frequencies 2182, 2724 and 5205kHz monitored.

Communication can also be arranged through local shipping agencies on request.

VHF: Port Control: Ch 16.

Customs and immigration

All vessels entering Majuro, port of entry for Marshall Islands, must contact Customs and Immigration Authorities.

Notices and regulations

The Marshall Islands Port Authority should be contacted regarding regulations and general notices.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Government of Marshall Islands.

Position: Minister of Transportation and Communications.

Address: PO Box 1079, Majuro, MH96960, Marshall Islands.

Tel: +692 625 8869

Fax: +692 625 3486

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI):

Marshall Islands have signed a PSI ship boarding agreement with the USA aimed at stemming the flow of weapons of mass destruction. If a US or Marshall Islands flagged vessel is suspected of trafficking proliferation related cargo, either party to this agreement can request authorisation to board, search and possibly detain the others vessel and its cargo.

Dry docks

A floating dock is reported to be operational.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available but in limited quantities.

Stores; Available but limited in quantities.

Medical

Majuro Hospital, 2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Marshall Island International Airport, 10km.

Where it is

Majuro is located to the E of the Marshall Islands, towards the southern end of the Ratak Chain.

The port

The atoll consists of more than 50 coral islands lying on a reef enclosing a large lagoon. Most of the islands are approx 1.5m in height, except for the W end of Majuro Island extending 14nm along the SW side of the atoll, which is approx 5m in height.

Dalap, Uliga and Djarrit Islands, are joined by a causeway lying on the E end of the atoll, the principal settlement and most of the facilities are centred on these 3 islands.

Majuro commercial dock, in the SE corner of the Atoll, is equipped to handle container, general cargo and liquid cargo.

What are the pilot arrangements at Majuro?

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels arriving for the first time for new Masters, for vessels over 3,000GT and for oil tankers.

What time zone is Majuro in?

Local time at Majuro is UTC+12. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Majuro?

The deepest berth listed is at Delap Dock: 10.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Majuro in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Majuro?

Port State Control at Majuro: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Majuro?

The UN/LOCODE of Majuro is MHMAJ.

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