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.
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
- Poor
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Norfolk Island
Services & Restrictions
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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 →