Port of Mina Saud

The controlling depth at Mina Saud is 15.85 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 Saud is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jazirat Qaruh Lighthouse at 18.4 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Jazirat Al Kubr (19.6 NM N), Khafjī Range Front (20.7 NM SSE), Khafjī Range Rear (20.7 NM SSE), Ash Shu'Aybah Port Control (22.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Mina Saud 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 Saud (KWMIS) 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 KWMIS on the live map.

The Port of Mina Saud is a port in KW. Its UN/LOCODE is KWMIS — 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 Saud 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 SAUD (UN/Locode: KWMIS), Kuwait is a seaport located at approximately 28.75878° N, 48.44215° E.

Coordinates: 28.75878° N, 48.44215° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MINA AL ZOUR — UN/Locode: KWMZR — 28.72000° N, 48.40000° EMINA ABD ALLAH — UN/Locode: KWMIB — 29.02694° N, 48.20633° EKHAFJI — UN/Locode: SARAR — 28.41566° N, 48.52616° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 15.85 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

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.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, Passenger and Tanker.