Port of Kimbe (PGKIM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Kimbe (UN/LOCODE PGKIM) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Papua New Guinea, on the Bismarck Sea. It sits at 5.1333° S, 150.5333° E. The port reports cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Papua New Guinea
UN/LOCODE
PGKIM
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
5.1333° S, 150.5333° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Bismarck Sea; South Pacific Ocean
Region
Bismarck Archipelago

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
29 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kimbe

Where is Port of Kimbe located?

Port of Kimbe is a seaport located in Papua New Guinea, on the Bismarck Sea. Its coordinates are 5.1333° S, 150.5333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kimbe?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kimbe is PGKIM — country code PG, location code KIM.

How deep is Port of Kimbe?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kimbe has cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Kimbe require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kimbe.

What type of harbor is Port of Kimbe?

Port of Kimbe is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Kimbe have?

Port of Kimbe is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Kimbe are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56835), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →