Port of Kismaayo (SOKMU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kismaayo (UN/LOCODE SOKMU) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Somalia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 0.3667° S, 42.5500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Somalia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kismaayo
Where is Port of Kismaayo located?
Port of Kismaayo is a seaport located in Somalia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 0.3667° S, 42.5500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kismaayo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kismaayo is SOKMU — country code SO, location code KMU.
How deep is Port of Kismaayo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kismaayo has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Kismaayo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kismaayo.
What type of harbor is Port of Kismaayo?
Port of Kismaayo is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kismaayo have?
Port of Kismaayo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kismaayo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47130), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →