Port of Al Kuwayt (KWKWI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Al Kuwayt (UN/LOCODE KWKWI) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Kuwait, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 29.3500° N, 47.9333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Kuwait
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Al Kuwayt
Where is Port of Al Kuwayt located?
Port of Al Kuwayt is a seaport located in Kuwait, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 29.3500° N, 47.9333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Kuwayt?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Kuwayt is KWKWI — country code KW, location code KWI.
How deep is Port of Al Kuwayt?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Al Kuwayt has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Al Kuwayt require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Al Kuwayt.
What type of harbor is Port of Al Kuwayt?
Port of Al Kuwayt is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Al Kuwayt have?
Port of Al Kuwayt is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Al Kuwayt are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →