Seaport · Kuwait
Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah
Mina Ash Shuaybah (Kuwait) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48357). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Kuwait
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- KWSAA
- World Port Index no.
- 48357
- Coordinates
- 29.03°N, 48.17°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Kuwait
- Other names
- Shuaiba
- Repairs
- Moderate
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 18.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 15.5 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 3,450 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,470 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,190 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mina Ash Shuaybah, with full port guides:
- Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port) · 190 nm
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain) · 220 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 300 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 430 nm
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about Mina Ash Shuaybah
Where is Port of Mina Ash Shuaybah?
Mina Ash Shuaybah (Kuwait) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 29.03°N, 48.17°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mina Ash Shuaybah?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE KWSAA for Mina Ash Shuaybah. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Mina Ash Shuaybah from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,450 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,190 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port), Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain), Hamad Port (Doha).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Mina Ash Shuaybah?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mina Ash Shuaybah through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.