Port of Mombasa (KEMBA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mombasa (UN/LOCODE KEMBA) is a medium coastal (tide gates) harbor located in Kenya, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 4.0667° S, 39.6667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Kenya
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mombasa
Where is Port of Mombasa located?
Port of Mombasa is a seaport located in Kenya, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 4.0667° S, 39.6667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mombasa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mombasa is KEMBA — country code KE, location code MBA.
How deep is Port of Mombasa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mombasa has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Mombasa require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mombasa.
What type of harbor is Port of Mombasa?
Port of Mombasa is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mombasa have?
Port of Mombasa is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mombasa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47100), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →