We are a state corporation established in 1978, committed to driving economic growth through the maritime and shipping industry.
At Kenya Ports Authority, we understand the role the maritime and shipping industry plays, as a critical cog that fuels the growth of our economies through movement of bulk cargo by sea.
As a vital gateway for regional trade, we facilitate seamless cargo movement, connecting Kenya and East Africa to global markets.
Marine information
We offer a range of marine, cargo handling and logistics services with the aim of moving your cargo seamlessly and efficiently across the region and to the world.
Tidal Information
The Port of Mombasa is situated along Latitudes 4°03ʹS – Longitudes 39° 39ʹE - East African coast. The Port Tidal range is as follows
- Highest Astronomical Tide- HAT 4.1m
- Lowest Astronomical Tide - LAT 0.1m
- Mean High Water Springs- MHWS 3.5m
- Mean Sea Level- MSL 1.88m
Pilotage
The Ports of Mombasa and Lamu offers pilotage services which is compulsory for all vessels. Vessels calling the Ports have to be piloted through the channels to the port unless exempted by management. The ports are served by four pilot boats available round the clock.
Tuggage
The use of tugs and mooring boats is compulsory for all vessels calling the Port of Mombasa and Lamu. With a fleet of six high powered tug boats, we are always on call and ready to offer tuggage services to inbound and outbound vessels. KPA also offers salvage services with the latest acquisition of 120 Tonnes bollard pull salvage tug; a modern high performance Azimurth Stern Driven tug that can offer salvage operations in the high seas, port areas and anywhere around the world.
BERTH NUMBERING AT PORT OF MOMBASA
| BERTH NO | DESCRIPTION OF BERTH | TOTAL LENGTH (M) | QUAY LEVEL ABOVE CD | APRON DEPTH (M) | ALLOWABLE DRAFT | BOLLARD NUMBER | RESTRICTION | DIR DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cruise/RORO/General Cargo | 333.0 | 5.486 | 17.50 | 10.0 | 2-14 | - | 177-357 |
| 3 | Grain Bulk/General Cargo | 237.0 | 5.486 | 17.50 | 10.0 | 24.34 | - | 1164-344 |
| 4 | Grain Bulk/General Cargo | 213.0 | 5.486 | - | 10.0 | 34-38 | - | 164-344 |
| 5 | Bulk/General Cargo | 111.0 | 5.486 | 20.42 | 9.75 | 39-49 | Tidal | 122-302 |
| 7 | General Cargo/Bulk Crude Palm Oil/Bulk Vegetable Oil | 211.0 | 5.486 | 20.42 | 10.0 | 49-53 | Tidal | 161-341 |
| 8 | Bulk/General Cargo | 139.0 | 5.486 | 20.42 | 11.0 | 53-63 | Tidal | 154-334 |
| 9 | Bulk/General Cargo | 215.0 | 5.486 | 20.42 | 10.0 | 63-72 | Tidal | 154-344 |
| 10 | Multi-Purpose | 187.5 | 5.486 | - | 10.0 | 75-85 | - | 077-257 |
| 11 | Coasters | 216.0 | 5.486 | - | 10.0 | 85-92 | - | 090-270 |
| 13 | Multi-Purpose | 292.0 | 5.486 | - | 10.0 | 92-103 | - | 090-270 |
| 14 | Multi-Purpose | 240.0 | 5.486 | - | 10.0 | 103-114 | - | 081-261 |
| 16 | Container | 250.0 | 5.486 | - | 12.5 | 118-131 | - | 060-240 |
| 17 | Container | 252.0 | 5.486 | - | 12.5 | 131-145 | - | 060-240 |
| 18 | Container | 337.0 | 5.486 | - | 12.5 | 145-160 | - | 060-240 |
| 20 | Container | 220.0 | 5.5 | - | 10.0 | 162-170 | - | 160-340 |
| 21 | Container | 350.0 | 5.5 | - | 14.5 | 171-183 | - | 072-252 |
| 22 | Container | 300.0 | 5.5 | - | 14.5 | 183-196 | - | 072-252 |
SPECIAL BERTHS
| DESCRIPTION OF BERTH | TOTAL LENGTH (M) | QUAY LEVEL ABOVE CD | DWT | ALLOWABLE DRAFT (M) | BOLLARD NUMBER | RESTRICTION | DIR DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbaraki Multi-Purpose | 306.3 | 4.486 | - | 10.5 | 1-14 | - | 143-323 |
| Base Titanium Bulk Cargo | 189.0 | 5.486 | 66,000 | 12.5 | 1-4 | Tidal | 140-320 |
| Shimanzi Oil Terminal | 198.0 | 5.486 | 35,000 | 9.75 | 1-5 | Tidal | 000-180 |
| Kipevu Oil Terminal I | 259.0 | 5.1 | 85,000 | 13.25 | 1-3 | - | 070-250 |
| Kipevu Oil Terminal II (Berth 1) | 300.0 | 5.1 | 120,000 | 14.5 | Q/R 1-6 | - | 072-252 |
| Kipevu Oil Terminal II (Berth 2) | 300.0 | 5.1 | 120,000 | 14.5 | Q/R 1-6 | - | 072-252 |
| Kipevu Oil Terminal II (Berth 3) | 300.0 | 5.1 | 120,000 | 14.5 | Q/R 1-6 | - | 072-252 |
| AGOL Gas Terminal | 225.0 | - | 25,000 | 9.0 | Dolphins | Tidal | 072-252 |
ANCHORAGES AT PORT OF MOMBASA
| DESCRIPTION OF ANCHORAGE LOCATION | LATITUDE | LONGITUDE | DEPTH AVAILABLE (M) | SWING CIRCLE (M) | MAX. SIZE OF SHIP (M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilo | 04°03'.22 S | 039°38'.60 E | 12.50 | 304 | 290 |
| Siera | 04°03'.20 S | 039°36'.90 E | 15.40 | 244 | 210 |
| Uniform | 04°03'.70 S | 039°36'.43 E | 7.60 | 244 | 161 |
MOORING BUOYS AT PORT OF MOMBASA
| NAME | TOTAL LENGTH (M) | ALLOWABLE DRAFT (M) |
|---|---|---|
| K1 | 167.6 | 270.0 |
| K2 | 213.3 | 240.0 |
| M1 | 231.0 | 16.80 |
| M2 | 297.0 | 17.90 |
| M3 | 288.0 | 15.50 |
| M4 | 314.0 | 15.00 |
PORT OF MOMBASA - BERTH LAYOUT
