Port of Khalifa Bin Salman (BHKBS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Khalifa Bin Salman (UN/LOCODE BHKBS) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Bahrain, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 26.2500° N, 50.7500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 14 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Bahrain
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Khalifa Bin Salman
Where is Port of Khalifa Bin Salman located?
Port of Khalifa Bin Salman is a seaport located in Bahrain, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 26.2500° N, 50.7500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Khalifa Bin Salman?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Khalifa Bin Salman is BHKBS — country code BH, location code KBS.
How deep is Port of Khalifa Bin Salman?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Khalifa Bin Salman has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Khalifa Bin Salman require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Khalifa Bin Salman.
What type of harbor is Port of Khalifa Bin Salman?
Port of Khalifa Bin Salman is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Khalifa Bin Salman have?
Port of Khalifa Bin Salman is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Khalifa Bin Salman are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48327), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →