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
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 SHUWAIKH port (KWSWK) — Kuwait
Key information on SHUWAIKH Port.
SHUWAIKH (UN/Locode: KWSWK), Kuwait is a seaport located at approximately 29.35000° N, 47.91000° E.
What type of vessels SHUWAIKH Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (78.16%), Other (17.24%), Tanker (2.3%) and Passenger (2.3%).
Where is SHUWAIKH Port located?
Coordinates: 29.35000° N, 47.91000° E.
- KUWAIT — UN/Locode: KWKWI — 29.36630° N, 48.00172° E
- MINA AL AHMADI — UN/Locode: KWMEA — 29.06630° N, 48.16348° E
- SHUAIBA — UN/Locode: KWSAA — 29.03937° N, 48.16788° E
What are the key facilities and depths at SHUWAIKH Port?
Depths: maximum draft approx. 8.08 m.
What restrictions apply at SHUWAIKH Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do SHUWAIKH Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 229; max beam: 38; max draft: 14.8; max DWT: 82,396; max GT: 76420; max NT: 27579; min LOA: 8; min beam: 5; min draft: 3.38; min DWT: 250; min GT: 276; min NT: 82 and build year: 1970.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | KWSWK |
| Latitude / Longitude | 29.35º, 47.91º |
| Country | Kuwait |
| Channel Depth | - |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | - |
| Cargo Pier Depth | - |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 8.08 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | - |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | - |
