Port of Kudat (MYKUD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Kudat (UN/LOCODE MYKUD) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Malaysia, on the South China Sea. It sits at 6.8833° N, 116.8500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, breakbulk facilities.

Country
Malaysia
UN/LOCODE
MYKUD
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
6.8833° N, 116.8500° 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
11 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Max Vessel Length
114 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
Region
Sabah

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoBreakbulk

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Port of Kudat (MYKUD)
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Distance
65 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kudat

Where is Port of Kudat located?

Port of Kudat is a seaport located in Malaysia, on the South China Sea. Its coordinates are 6.8833° N, 116.8500° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kudat?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kudat is MYKUD — country code MY, location code KUD.

How deep is Port of Kudat?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kudat has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kudat?

Port of Kudat reports a maximum length of 114 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Kudat require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Kudat, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Kudat?

Port of Kudat is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Kudat have?

Port of Kudat is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Kudat are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #51710), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →