Port of Kumul (PGKUL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kumul (UN/LOCODE PGKUL) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Papua New Guinea, on the Gulf of Papua. It sits at 8.1000° S, 144.5667° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.
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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Papua; Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Guinea SE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kumul
Where is Port of Kumul located?
Port of Kumul is a seaport located in Papua New Guinea, on the Gulf of Papua. Its coordinates are 8.1000° S, 144.5667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kumul?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kumul is PGKUL — country code PG, location code KUL.
How deep is Port of Kumul?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kumul has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.
Does Port of Kumul require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kumul.
What type of harbor is Port of Kumul?
Port of Kumul is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kumul are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53142), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →