Port of Keti Bandar

PKKBA🇵🇰Pakistan

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About Port of Keti Bandar

Keti Bandar is a minor seaport located in the Indus River delta, Pakistan. Its facilities include a fishing boat pier and a coast guard base.

Background
The Port of Keti Bandar is a minor seaport in the town of Keti Bandar, in the middle of the Indus River delta and near the Arabian Sea, in Thatta District, Sindh province, Pakistan. It is approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) southeast of the much larger Port of Karachi. The port facilities comprise a fishing boat pier and a coast guard base operated by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Latitude
24.1333°
Longitude
67.4333°

Nearby Vessels

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Name
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
PKKBA
Country
🇵🇰Pakistan
Time Zone
UTC+5
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11123903 →
Wikidata
Q6395400 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Keti Bandar?

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The approach to Keti Bandar is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Turshian Creek Lighthouse at 3.9 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Turshian Mouth (3.9 NM SSW), Khuddi Island (28.2 NM NNW), Ahsan Channel Range Rear (35.9 NM NNW), Sir Creek (38.7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Keti Bandar on?

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The Port of Keti Bandar is situated on the Arabian Sea in PK. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Keti Bandar (PKKBA) 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 Keti Bandar?

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The Port of Keti Bandar is a port in PK. Its UN/LOCODE is PKKBA — 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 PKKBA mean?

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The first two characters, PK, are the ISO country code for PK. 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 Keti Bandar?

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The Port of Keti Bandar 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.