Port of Baie De Kouaoua (NCKOU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Baie De Kouaoua (UN/LOCODE NCKOU) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in New Caledonia, on the Coral Sea. It sits at 21.3833° S, 165.8167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Caledonia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Baie De Kouaoua
Where is Port of Baie De Kouaoua located?
Port of Baie De Kouaoua is a seaport located in New Caledonia, on the Coral Sea. Its coordinates are 21.3833° S, 165.8167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Baie De Kouaoua?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Baie De Kouaoua is NCKOU — country code NC, location code KOU.
How deep is Port of Baie De Kouaoua?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Baie De Kouaoua has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Baie De Kouaoua?
Port of Baie De Kouaoua reports a maximum draft of 8.7 m, a maximum length of 161 m, a maximum beam of 26 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Baie De Kouaoua require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Baie De Kouaoua.
What type of harbor is Port of Baie De Kouaoua?
Port of Baie De Kouaoua is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Baie De Kouaoua have?
Port of Baie De Kouaoua is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Baie De Kouaoua are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57275), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →