Port of Mina Al Ahmadi (KWMEA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Mina Al Ahmadi (UN/LOCODE KWMEA) is a medium open roadstead harbor located in Kuwait, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 29.0667° N, 48.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Kuwait
UN/LOCODE
KWMEA
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
29.0667° N, 48.1667° 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
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Tidal Range
2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
23.2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
Region
Kuwait

Services & Restrictions

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

Route Calculator & Transit Estimator

Port of Mina Al Ahmadi (KWMEA)
View Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah

Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.

Distance
2 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

B2B Freight Quote — Port of Mina Al Ahmadi

Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Mina Al Ahmadi (KWMEA) via trusted logistics partners.

Get a Freight Quote
Partner Services

Customs, insurance & warehousing near Kuwait.

Explore Options

Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mina Al Ahmadi

Where is Port of Mina Al Ahmadi located?

Port of Mina Al Ahmadi is a seaport located in Kuwait, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 29.0667° N, 48.1667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mina Al Ahmadi?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mina Al Ahmadi is KWMEA — country code KW, location code MEA.

How deep is Port of Mina Al Ahmadi?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mina Al Ahmadi has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.

Does Port of Mina Al Ahmadi require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mina Al Ahmadi.

What type of harbor is Port of Mina Al Ahmadi?

Port of Mina Al Ahmadi is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Mina Al Ahmadi have?

Port of Mina Al Ahmadi is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Mina Al Ahmadi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48361), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →