Port of KERCH

UAKEH🇺🇦Ukraine

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About Port of KERCH

Also known as: Kerch

Kerch is a Black Sea port situated on the eastern shores of the Kerch Peninsula. It handles general cargo and is equipped with pilotage and tug services. The port is located in Kerch Bay.

Background
Kerch Marine Trade Seaport is one of the oldest ports of Black Sea located in the city of Kerch on the eastern shores of Kerch peninsula at Kerch Bay.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Small
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
43900 →
GeoNames ID
11361444 →
Wikidata
Q4219713 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.kerchport.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
UAKEH
Country
🇺🇦Ukraine
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
Black Sea
Sub-area
Azov Sea
Body of Water
Black Sea
Latitude
45.3493°
Longitude
36.4894°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of KERCH on?

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The Port of KERCH is situated on the Black Sea in UA. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near KERCH (UAKEH) 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 KERCH?

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The Port of KERCH is a port in UA. Its UN/LOCODE is UAKEH — 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 UAKEH mean?

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The first two characters, UA, are the ISO country code for UA. 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 KERCH?

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The Port of KERCH 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.