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.
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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Serbia and Montenegro
Services & Restrictions
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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 →