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.
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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Bismarck Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Bismarck Archipelago
Services & Restrictions
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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 →