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 KISMAYU port (SOKMU) — Somalia
Key information on KISMAYU Port.
KISMAYU (UN/Locode: SOKMU), Somalia is a seaport located at approximately -0.37731° N, 42.54044° E.
What type of vessels KISMAYU Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (75%) and Tanker (25%).
Where is KISMAYU Port located?
Coordinates: -0.37731° N, 42.54044° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at KISMAYU Port?
Depths: maximum draft approx. 8.05 m.
What restrictions apply at KISMAYU 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 KISMAYU Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 359; max beam: 58; max draft: 10.2; max DWT: 34,529; max GT: 23148; max NT: 11574; min LOA: 64; min beam: 15; min draft: 3; min DWT: 1800; min GT: 1274; min NT: 670 and build year: 1997.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | SOKMU |
| Latitude / Longitude | -0.38º, 42.54º |
| Country | Somalia |
| Channel Depth | - |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | - |
| Cargo Pier Depth | - |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 8.05 |
| Harbour Type | - |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | - |
