Thilawa (MMTLA)

Thilawa is a Sub-port of Yangon. Following Cyclone Nargis, operations at Myanmar International Terminal Thilawa are limited to geared vessels only due to the collapse of the two quay cranes. According to reports some other terminals are closed to traffic. Thilawa is a relatively new port which can accommodate up to 5 Panamax size vessels. The total area of the port is approx 75ha with a total berth length of approx 1,000m.

Thilawa is located approx 25km SE of Yangon (previously Rangoon) on the Yangon River.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels exceeding 200GT. The pilots operate according to tidal conditions, see Yangon for further details.

Range 4.5-5.5m. Prevailing currents 5-6kts.

Tugs are available and are optional.

Winds prevailing SW and NE.

THILAWA 16°39.91'N 96°15.03'E UNCTAD LOCODE: MM RGN For details see: YANGON ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PILOTS For details see YANGON. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT For details see YANGON. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 18/24 Permanent Committee on Geographical Names, (RSDRA2024000085258), 18/24