Port of Kieta (PGKIE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kieta (UN/LOCODE PGKIE) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Papua New Guinea, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 6.2167° S, 155.6333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Bismarck Archipelago
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kieta
Where is Port of Kieta located?
Port of Kieta is a seaport located in Papua New Guinea, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 6.2167° S, 155.6333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kieta?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kieta is PGKIE — country code PG, location code KIE.
How deep is Port of Kieta?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kieta has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Kieta require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kieta.
What type of harbor is Port of Kieta?
Port of Kieta is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kieta have?
Port of Kieta is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kieta are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56855), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →