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: Limited
- Railway type: Small
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 MINA AL AHMADI port (KWMEA) — Kuwait
Key information on MINA AL AHMADI Port.
MINA AL AHMADI (UN/Locode: KWMEA), Kuwait is a seaport located at approximately 29.06630° N, 48.16348° E.
What type of vessels MINA AL AHMADI Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (84.11%), Other (9.81%) and Cargo (6.07%).
Where is MINA AL AHMADI Port located?
Coordinates: 29.06630° N, 48.16348° E.
- SHUAIBA — UN/Locode: KWSAA — 29.03937° N, 48.16788° E
- MINA ABD ALLAH — UN/Locode: KWMIB — 29.02694° N, 48.20633° E
- KUWAIT — UN/Locode: KWKWI — 29.36630° N, 48.00172° E
What are the key facilities and depths at MINA AL AHMADI Port?
Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 15.5m - 16m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m; oil terminal depth 23.2m - OVER and maximum draft approx. 27.04 m.
What restrictions apply at MINA AL AHMADI Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do MINA AL AHMADI Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro, Tanker and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 970; max beam: 60; max draft: 22.6; max DWT: 325,760; max GT: 170611; max NT: 112240; min LOA: 17; min beam: 6; min draft: 3.18; min DWT: 88; min GT: 298; min NT: 89 and build year: 1994.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | KWMEA |
| Latitude / Longitude | 29.07º, 48.16º |
| Country | Kuwait |
| Channel Depth | 15.5m - 16m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 23.2m - OVER |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Oil Depth | 23.2m - OVER |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 27.04 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Open Roadstead |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
