Port of Kandalaksha (RUKAN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kandalaksha (UN/LOCODE RUKAN) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Russia, on the White Sea. It sits at 67.1333° N, 32.4167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- White Sea; Barents Sea; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Russia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kandalaksha
Where is Port of Kandalaksha located?
Port of Kandalaksha is a seaport located in Russia, on the White Sea. Its coordinates are 67.1333° N, 32.4167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kandalaksha?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kandalaksha is RUKAN — country code RU, location code KAN.
How deep is Port of Kandalaksha?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kandalaksha has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Kandalaksha require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kandalaksha.
What type of harbor is Port of Kandalaksha?
Port of Kandalaksha is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kandalaksha have?
Port of Kandalaksha is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kandalaksha are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #62890), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →