Port of Mina Az Zawr (KWMIS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Mina Az Zawr (UN/LOCODE KWMIS) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Kuwait, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 28.7333° N, 48.4000° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 20.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Kuwait
UN/LOCODE
KWMIS
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
28.7333° N, 48.4000° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Anchorage Depth
20.1 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
18.6 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Anchorage

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Distance
20 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mina Az Zawr

Where is Port of Mina Az Zawr located?

Port of Mina Az Zawr is a seaport located in Kuwait, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 28.7333° N, 48.4000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mina Az Zawr?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mina Az Zawr is KWMIS — country code KW, location code MIS.

How deep is Port of Mina Az Zawr?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mina Az Zawr has an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m.

Does Port of Mina Az Zawr require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mina Az Zawr.

What type of harbor is Port of Mina Az Zawr?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Mina Az Zawr have?

Port of Mina Az Zawr is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Mina Az Zawr are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48356), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →