Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Moderate
- Drydock type: Large
- Railway type: Large
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about MOMBASA port (KEMBA) — Kenya
Key information on MOMBASA Port.
MOMBASA (UN/Locode: KEMBA), Kenya is a seaport located at approximately -4.04750° N, 39.63500° E.
What type of vessels MOMBASA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (76.53%), Tanker (17.07%), Other (5.6%) and Passenger (0.8%).
Where is MOMBASA Port located?
Coordinates: -4.04750° N, 39.63500° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at MOMBASA Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Tide Gate and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 14m - 15.2m; anchorage depth 6.4m - 7.6m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 13.05 m.
What restrictions apply at MOMBASA Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What vessel types and sizes do MOMBASA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 300; max beam: 70; max draft: 16.8; max DWT: 115,687; max GT: 93145; max NT: 39132; min LOA: 15; min beam: 5; min draft: 1.2; min DWT: 90; min GT: 208; min NT: 62 and build year: 1973.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | KEMBA |
| Latitude / Longitude | -4.05º, 39.64º |
| Country | Kenya |
| Channel Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Oil Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 13.05 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Tide Gate |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
