Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah (KWSAA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah (UN/LOCODE KWSAA) is a medium open roadstead harbor located in Kuwait, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 29.0333° N, 48.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah
Where is Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah located?
Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah is a seaport located in Kuwait, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 29.0333° N, 48.1667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah is KWSAA — country code KW, location code SAA.
How deep is Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah.
What type of harbor is Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah?
Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah have?
Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48357), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →