Port of Kavala (GRKVA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kavala (UN/LOCODE GRKVA) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Greece, on the Aegean Sea. It sits at 40.9333° N, 24.4000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Aegean Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Greece East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kavala
Where is Port of Kavala located?
Port of Kavala is a seaport located in Greece, on the Aegean Sea. Its coordinates are 40.9333° N, 24.4000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kavala?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kavala is GRKVA — country code GR, location code KVA.
How deep is Port of Kavala?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kavala has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Kavala require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kavala.
What type of harbor is Port of Kavala?
Port of Kavala is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kavala have?
Port of Kavala is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kavala are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #42600), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →