Germany

Port of Kiel (DE KEL)

Germany
Port of Kiel, Germany © Arne List · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE DE KEL
Coordinates 54.3167, 10.1333 (54°19′N 10°08′E)
Region DE-SH
Nearest city Kiel
Body of water Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type River basin
Shelter Good
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 6.4 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Oil terminal depth 4.9 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 315.7 m × 37.6 m × 10.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Located in Germany, the port of Kiel serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Kiel has a Large harbor of the River basin type. Ships approaching Kiel work with a channel depth of 11.0 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Kiel located?
Kiel is a seaport in Germany.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kiel?
The UN/LOCODE for Kiel is DE KEL.
What is the channel depth at Kiel?
The channel depth at Kiel is 11 m.
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