Port of Sokhumi (GEABK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sokhumi (UN/LOCODE GEABK) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Georgia, on the Black Sea. It sits at 42.9833° N, 40.9833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk 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
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Georgia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sokhumi
Where is Port of Sokhumi located?
Port of Sokhumi is a seaport located in Georgia, on the Black Sea. Its coordinates are 42.9833° N, 40.9833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sokhumi?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sokhumi is GEABK — country code GE, location code ABK.
How deep is Port of Sokhumi?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sokhumi has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sokhumi?
Port of Sokhumi reports a maximum draft of 7.8 m, a maximum length of 190 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Sokhumi require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sokhumi.
What type of harbor is Port of Sokhumi?
Port of Sokhumi is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sokhumi have?
Port of Sokhumi is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sokhumi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #44320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →