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.
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
- 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 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 →