Port of Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kota Kinabalu (UN/LOCODE MYBKI) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Malaysia, on the South China Sea. It sits at 5.9833° N, 116.0667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, container, breakbulk 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Sabah
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kota Kinabalu
Where is Port of Kota Kinabalu located?
Port of Kota Kinabalu is a seaport located in Malaysia, on the South China Sea. Its coordinates are 5.9833° N, 116.0667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kota Kinabalu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kota Kinabalu is MYBKI — country code MY, location code BKI.
How deep is Port of Kota Kinabalu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kota Kinabalu has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kota Kinabalu?
Port of Kota Kinabalu reports a maximum draft of 8.5 m, a maximum length of 294 m, a maximum beam of 37.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kota Kinabalu require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Kota Kinabalu, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Kota Kinabalu?
Port of Kota Kinabalu is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kota Kinabalu have?
Port of Kota Kinabalu is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kota Kinabalu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #51690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →