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.
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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Kuwait
Services & Restrictions
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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 →