Port of Kerch (UAKEH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kerch (UN/LOCODE UAKEH) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Ukraine, on the Black Sea. It sits at 45.3500° N, 36.4833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Ukraine
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kerch
Where is Port of Kerch located?
Port of Kerch is a seaport located in Ukraine, on the Black Sea. Its coordinates are 45.3500° N, 36.4833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kerch?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kerch is UAKEH — country code UA, location code KEH.
How deep is Port of Kerch?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kerch has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Kerch require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kerch.
What type of harbor is Port of Kerch?
Port of Kerch is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kerch have?
Port of Kerch is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kerch are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #43900), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →