Port of Kotor (MEKOT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Kotor (UN/LOCODE MEKOT) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Montenegro, on the Adriatic Sea. It sits at 42.4167° N, 18.7667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Montenegro
UN/LOCODE
MEKOT
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
42.4167° N, 18.7667° 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
15.5 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Serbia and Montenegro

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Medium
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kotor

Where is Port of Kotor located?

Port of Kotor is a seaport located in Montenegro, on the Adriatic Sea. Its coordinates are 42.4167° N, 18.7667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kotor?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kotor is MEKOT — country code ME, location code KOT.

How deep is Port of Kotor?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kotor has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Kotor require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kotor.

What type of harbor is Port of Kotor?

Port of Kotor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Kotor have?

Port of Kotor is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Kotor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #41610), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →