Mormugao Port
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Overview
Mormugao in Goa is a natural harbour and historically Goa's main iron ore export port.
It is at the mouth of the Zuari river and is Goa's major port.
It has been a leading iron ore exporting port.
It hosts a modern cruise terminal.
It is one of the oldest ports on the west coast, with a natural harbour protected by a breakwater.
Exports fell sharply after iron ore mining in Goa was halted in 2012 and again in 2018 following court orders.
The port is linked by the South Western Railway line through the Braganza Ghat to the Karnataka hinterland.
Vasco da Gama town has grown around the port.
Geography and key facts
- Goa
- Natural harbour
- Iron ore exports
- Zuari
- Iron ore
- Cruise terminal
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on ports.
Note for UPSC
Goa; historically the main iron-ore export port.
Questions cover the coast and state of a port and what makes it distinctive.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Mormugao Port yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Major port
- State / UT
- Goa
- Coordinates
- 15.409°N, 73.801°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.