Port of Kuvei

IRKAV🇮🇷Iran

Port Location

Port Arrivals & Departures

Vessel Traffic

Port of Kuvei IRKAV

1 credit per call

Unlock Vessel Traffic

See vessels in port, arriving & departing — all in one board.

1 credit per call
Checking credits…View all credit packs →
Auto top-up

On for your next purchase

Turn off to prevent future automatic charges.

Details stay hidden until unlocked.

About Port of Kuvei

Also known as: Eskeleh-ye Dargahan, Eskeleh-ye Dargahān, asklh drghan, اسکله درگهان

Kuvei is a pier located in Hormozgan Province, Iran. Situated on the coast, it serves as a point of access for maritime activities in the region.

Background
Kuvehi is a village in Howmeh Rural District, in the Central District of Qeshm County, Hormozgan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 3,422, in 716 families.

Current Conditions

Loading current conditions…

Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
IR-22
Latitude
26.9500°
Longitude
56.0000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
IRKAV
Country
🇮🇷Iran
Time Zone
UTC+3:30
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8612372 →
Wikidata
Q5818829 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track ships at the Port of Kuvei in real time

Live AIS positions, arrivals, and departures at IRKAV — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsArrival alertsVoyage history
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kuvei?

+

The approach to Kuvei is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bandar-e Shahīd Rajāī (Shahid Rajaee) Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at 9 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Bandar-e Shahīd Rajāī (Shahid Rajaee) Entrance Range Rear (9.1 NM N), Bandar-e Shahīd Rajāī (9.2 NM NNE), Hormozgān Terminal (11.4 NM NNE), Jazīreh-ye Lārak (Larak Island) North (19.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kuvei?

+

The Port of Kuvei is located within the Strait of Hormuz — the critical chokepoint for global oil transport from the Persian Gulf. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Kuvei?

+

You can track vessels near Kuvei (IRKAV) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Kuvei?

+

The Port of Kuvei is a port in IR. Its UN/LOCODE is IRKAV — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE IRKAV mean?

+

The first two characters, IR, are the ISO country code for IR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kuvei?

+

The Port of Kuvei operates in the UTC+3:30 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.