Port of Kuching (MYKCH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kuching (UN/LOCODE MYKCH) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Malaysia, on the South China Sea. It sits at 1.5667° N, 110.3500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Sarawak
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kuching
Where is Port of Kuching located?
Port of Kuching is a seaport located in Malaysia, on the South China Sea. Its coordinates are 1.5667° N, 110.3500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kuching?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kuching is MYKCH — country code MY, location code KCH.
How deep is Port of Kuching?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kuching has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kuching?
Port of Kuching reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 200 m, a maximum beam of 35.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kuching require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Kuching, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Kuching?
Port of Kuching is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kuching have?
Port of Kuching is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, lng terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kuching are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #51560), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →