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Port of Aktau

KZAAU🇰🇿Kazakhstan

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About Port of Aktau

Also known as: Port Aktau, Порт Актау

Aktau is a Caspian Sea port in western Kazakhstan, established in 1958. It handles general cargo and Ro-Ro vessels.

Background
Aktau is a major port city in southwestern Kazakhstan, on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea. Aktau is on the Mangyshlak Peninsula in the Mangystau Region.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-27m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1958

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
KZAAU
Country
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
Time Zone
UTC+5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
KZ-47
Area
Caspian Sea
Body of Water
Caspian Sea
Latitude
43.6005°
Longitude
51.2287°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12163188 →
Wikidata
Q198989 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
aktau.gov.kz →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Aktau is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Aqtau Lighthouse at 3.3 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Mys Peschannyy (24.8 NM S), Maykin Kugran (29.7 NM NNW), Yeraliyev (35.2 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

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You can track vessels near Aktau (KZAAU) 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 KZAAU on the live map.

Where is the Port of Aktau?

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The Port of Aktau is a port in KZ. Its UN/LOCODE is KZAAU — 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 KZAAU mean?

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The first two characters, KZ, are the ISO country code for KZ. 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 Aktau?

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The Port of Aktau operates in the UTC+5 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.

What is the Port of Aktau?

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AKTAU (UN/Locode: KZAAU), Kazakhstan is a seaport located at approximately 43.60049° N, 51.22873° E.

Where is the Port of Aktau located?

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Coordinates: 43.60049° N, 51.22873° E.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Aktau?

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

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Aktau?

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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.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Aktau?

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Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Ro Ro.