Port of Kingston: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Kingston is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Norfolk Island, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 29.0667° S, 167.9500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 1 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Norfolk Island
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
29.0667° S, 167.9500° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Norfolk Island

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / No
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Anchorage

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Port of Kingston
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Distance
415 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
2 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kingston

Where is Port of Kingston located?

Port of Kingston is a seaport located in Norfolk Island, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 29.0667° S, 167.9500° E.

How deep is Port of Kingston?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kingston has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 1 m.

Does Port of Kingston require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Kingston.

What type of harbor is Port of Kingston?

Port of Kingston is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Kingston have?

Port of Kingston is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Kingston are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55500), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →