Port of Kiel (DEKEL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kiel (UN/LOCODE DEKEL) is a large river (basins) harbor located in Germany, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 54.3167° N, 10.1333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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 (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Germany
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kiel
Where is Port of Kiel located?
Port of Kiel is a seaport located in Germany, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 54.3167° N, 10.1333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kiel?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kiel is DEKEL — country code DE, location code KEL.
How deep is Port of Kiel?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kiel has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kiel?
Port of Kiel reports a maximum draft of 10.5 m, a maximum length of 315.7 m, a maximum beam of 37.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kiel require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kiel.
What type of harbor is Port of Kiel?
Port of Kiel is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kiel have?
Port of Kiel is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kiel are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28930), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →