Port of Mina' al Ahmadi

The controlling depth at Mina' al Ahmadi is 27.04 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Mina' al Ahmadi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ash Shu'Aybah Port Control Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the S. Other aids include Jazirat Al Kubr (17.3 NM E), Ra'S Al Ard (17.5 NM N), Al Shuwaykh Port Control (21.3 NM NW), Jazirat Auhuh (23.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Mina' al Ahmadi is situated on the Persian Gulf in KW. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Mina' al Ahmadi (KWMEA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for KWMEA on the live map.

The Port of Mina' al Ahmadi is a port in KW. Its UN/LOCODE is KWMEA — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, KW, are the ISO country code for KW. 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.

The Port of Mina' al Ahmadi operates in the UTC+3 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.

MINA AL AHMADI (UN/Locode: KWMEA), Kuwait is a seaport located at approximately 29.06630° N, 48.16348° E.

Coordinates: 29.06630° N, 48.16348° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SHUAIBA — UN/Locode: KWSAA — 29.03937° N, 48.16788° EMINA ABD ALLAH — UN/Locode: KWMIB — 29.02694° N, 48.20633° EKUWAIT — UN/Locode: KWKWI — 29.36630° N, 48.00172° E

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 15.5m - 16m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m; oil terminal depth 23.2m - OVER and maximum draft approx. 27.04 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro, Tanker and Unspecified.