Port of Kilwa Kivinje (TZKIK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kilwa Kivinje (UN/LOCODE TZKIK) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Tanzania, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 8.7333° S, 39.4167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Tanzania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kilwa Kivinje
Where is Port of Kilwa Kivinje located?
Port of Kilwa Kivinje is a seaport located in Tanzania, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 8.7333° S, 39.4167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kilwa Kivinje?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kilwa Kivinje is TZKIK — country code TZ, location code KIK.
How deep is Port of Kilwa Kivinje?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kilwa Kivinje has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Kilwa Kivinje?
Port of Kilwa Kivinje is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kilwa Kivinje have?
Port of Kilwa Kivinje is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kilwa Kivinje are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47000), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →