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.

Country
Tanzania
UN/LOCODE
TZKIK
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
8.7333° S, 39.4167° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Indian Ocean
Region
Tanzania

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Anchorage

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Distance
101 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →