Somalia

Port of Kismaayo (SO KMU)

UN/LOCODE
SO KMU
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
7.9 m
Body of water
Indian Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Somalia
Port of Kismaayo, Somalia © AMISOM Public Information · CC0
Port information
Also known as
Chisimaio; Kisimayu
Coordinates
-0.3667, 42.5500 (0°22′S 42°33′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
2 m
Anchorage depth
7.9 m
Cargo pier depth
7.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container
Supplies
Fresh water Provisions
Ratings
7.49
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 7.49

Kismaayo operates as a working harbor in Somalia, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Kismaayo. Draft at the approach to Kismaayo is constrained by a 7.9 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Kismaayo located?
Kismaayo is a seaport in Somalia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kismaayo?
The UN/LOCODE for Kismaayo is SO KMU.
What is the channel depth at Kismaayo?
The channel depth at Kismaayo is 7.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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