Port Overview
The port of Manakara is situated inside a lagoon which is part of the Canal des Pangalanes. The entrance channel has a depth between 1.5 m (low tide) and 2.5 m (high tide)
In 2013 the bridge connecting the two parts of Manakara town on both sides of the Canal des Pangalanes collapsed under a truck. Repair has been done and the bridge is functional..
Of the port’s warehouses (offering a total storage space of 4,700 m²) three are in relatively good condition. The remaining would need to be rehabilitated
Beaching operations have been conducted on several sites in and around Manakara. Using landing crafts remains the most feasible option as long as the channel into the lagoon is not dredged and maintained on a sufficient depth for barge operations.
Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database information on Madagascar
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Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
Madagascar |
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Province or District |
Fianarantsoa |
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Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Manakara km: n/a |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port of Manakara |
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Latitude |
-22.15196 |
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Longitude |
48.02455 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
APMF |
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Management Contact Person |
Mr Lova +26132421718 |
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Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: Aerodrome d’Ambokala (2 km) Airlines: n/a |
Port Picture
The APMF is currently rehabilitating the access for the boats: (6 months project started 07/11/2022)
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on Madagascar Port of Manakara contact details, please see the following link: 4.2.3 Madagascar Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
Lighthouses are in existence. Gutted of their lighting equipment they still offer orientation during daytime and facilitate the passage through the coastal reef.
Standard procedure for the beachers is to approach the shore bow first, dropping a stern anchor in safe distance to the shore while still going slow ahead and letting out chain. Two forelines are brought out to the beach and made fast on sand anchors or other suitable objects. Once the beacher is in position two aft-springs are put in position and the ramp is lowered onto the beach.
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Seasonal Constraints |
Yes / No |
From <month> to <month> |
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Other: Cyclone Season |
Yes | December to April |
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional Berth |
1 | 380 (but blocked by bridge) | 1.5 |
Port Handling Equipment
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Equipment |
Available (Yes / No) |
|---|---|
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Dockside Crane |
No |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
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Reachstacker |
No |
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RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer) |
No |
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Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines |
No |
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Transtrainer |
No |
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Forklifts |
No |
Customs Guidance
For information on Madagascar Customs details, please see the following link: 1.3 Madagascar Customs Information
Terminal Information
Main Storage Terminal
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Storage Type |
Area (square meters) |
|---|---|
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General Cargo |
4,700 to be rehabilitated |
Hinterland Information
Manakara is connected to Fianarantsoa (on RN7) by railway. While there used to be two trains daily the service is down to two trains a week, creating a notable drop of trade and tourism.
