Port of Mutsamudu, Anjouan

Mutsamudu port, serving Anjouan in the Union of the Comoros and identified by UN/LOCODE KMMUT, lies at 12.15° S, 44.38° E within the Indian/Comoro time zone. Positioned on the island’s western coastline, the harbor provides sheltered anchorage for regional cargo vessels, fisheries, and inter‑island ferries, supporting the archipelago’s trade in cloves, vanilla, and ylang‑ylang. Its modest quay facilities accommodate vessels up to 150 m LOA, while ongoing upgrades aim to improve berth depth and cargo handling efficiency. As a gateway to the Mozambique Channel, Mutsamudu plays a strategic role in maritime surveillance and humanitarian logistics across the western Indian Ocean. for regional stability.