Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal (IRKHK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal (UN/LOCODE IRKHK) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Iran, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 29.2333° N, 50.3333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 20.1 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
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Iran
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal
Where is Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal located?
Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal is a seaport located in Iran, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 29.2333° N, 50.3333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal is IRKHK — country code IR, location code KHK.
How deep is Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 20.1 m.
Does Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal.
What type of harbor is Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal?
Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal have?
Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48465), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →