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KWMSD Mena Saud Port
Mena Saud Port is the seaport of Mena saud, in the city of Mena saudin Kuwait. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is KWMSD.

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Port Code

KWMSD

Name

Mena Saud

Country / Region

Kuwait

City

Mena saud

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

28.7166667

Longitude

48.3666667

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KWMSD · Kuwait

Mina Saud Marine Terminal

Mina Saud, also known as Mina Al Zour, is a specialized offshore crude-oil loading terminal on Kuwait’s south coast in the Kuwaiti sector of the Partitioned Neutral Zone. The terminal is positioned south of Ras Az Zour and is operated by Saudi Arabian Texaco Inc. Its logistics profile differs materially from a conventional commercial container port: the primary loading point is a Single Point Mooring (SPM) buoy offshore, with a Conventional Buoy Mooring (CBM) available for standby use. Our service team treats KWMSD as a project, tanker and bulk-oil routing point rather than a standard FCL/LCL gateway.

UN/LOCODE	KWMSD
Location	MENA SAUD, Kuwait; coordinates supplied in the port record: 28.7166667°N, 48.3666667°E
Terminal type	Offshore marine oil terminal with SPM primary loading arrangement
Primary cargo profile	Crude oil and tanker-related marine operations

Key Highlights

Specialized terminalKWMSD is an offshore crude-oil loading facility, not a general-purpose container, LCL or conventional breakbulk port.

SPM-led operationThe SPM is the primary loading point; the CBM is described as standby equipment in the supplied port record.

Large tanker capabilityThe supplied record states that vessels up to 370 m LOA, 400,000 DWT, 70 m beam and 17.6 m draught have been handled. Acceptance remains subject to terminal and marine confirmation.

Offshore approach riskVessels normally proceed to an anchorage off Mina Saud, while weather and marine conditions may change without warning.

Restricted anchorageNo anchorage is allowed within 500 m of the SPM, according to the supplied terminal description.

Facilities & Services

Offshore loading: one SPM is identified as the primary crude-oil loading point, located offshore from Al Zour; the exact operational position and mooring instructions must be reconfirmed with the terminal.
Standby mooring: a CBM is listed as available for standby use only. It should not be treated as an automatically available alternative berth.
Marine access: vessel approach, pilotage, mooring, anchorage and cargo transfer are governed by terminal and marine instructions rather than container-terminal gate procedures.
Shore-side logistics: the supplied record does not establish container yards, reefer plugs, general cargo sheds, rail service or routine LCL consolidation facilities at KWMSD. Our team therefore verifies any land-side requirement separately before booking.
Operational scale: the supplied port description reports approximately 10 million tonnes of cargo handled annually; this figure should be used as a terminal-description reference and not as a current guaranteed capacity.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade direction: crude-oil movements are generally planned as deep-sea tanker voyages from the Arabian Gulf toward the buyer’s nominated discharge region. The actual voyage route depends on charter-party terms, vessel nomination and destination.
Feeder or transshipment logic: standard container feeder planning is not the appropriate operating model for this terminal. Where packaged, project or support cargo is involved, our service team evaluates a separately nominated Kuwaiti or regional gateway.
Time drivers: berth/SPM availability, tanker compatibility, weather, pilotage, terminal nomination, cargo readiness, inspections, documentation and destination acceptance can materially affect the schedule.
Planning rule: we provide an indicative sailing plan only after confirming vessel particulars, loading window, terminal acceptance and the required discharge port; no fixed transit promise should be made from the port code alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterlandThe terminal serves the southern Kuwait oil-producing and export zone around Al Zour and the Partitioned Neutral Zone rather than a broad container-consuming hinterland.

Main cargoCrude oil is the defining cargo stream. Cargo nomination, quality, quantity, custody transfer and loading compatibility require terminal and charterer coordination.

Supporting cargoMarine spares, maintenance materials and oilfield/project equipment may be associated with operations, but their acceptance and routing must be arranged separately from crude loading.

Inland movementRoad delivery to the southern terminal area may involve security, site-access, oversized-load and appointment controls. Our team confirms the receiving party’s access instructions before dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Vessel nomination: submit vessel name, IMO number, LOA, beam, summer draught, DWT, manifold details, cargo characteristics and compatibility information early. The stated maximum vessel particulars are historical reference points, not automatic approval.
Marine safety: maintain the required separation from the SPM and follow the terminal’s approach, anchorage, mooring, exclusion-zone, pilotage and weather instructions. Storm conditions may arise without warning.
Dangerous goods and oil documentation: prepare the applicable SDS, cargo declaration, emergency information, tanker certificates, inspection records, quantity/quality documents and charter-party instructions. Exact document requirements are confirmed by the terminal, flag, class and authorities.
Customs and shore cargo: packaged or project cargo should not be declared as ordinary container freight merely because KWMSD appears as the nominated location. Our team verifies the correct customs location, consignee, temporary-import status, vehicle access and inspection arrangements with the responsible parties.

Shipping Tips

Before fixing a tanker, obtain written confirmation of the loading window, SPM availability, vessel compatibility, permissible draught, mooring arrangement and weather contingency from the terminal or nominated operator.
Keep crude-oil cargo instructions, SDS, certificates, inspection documents, letter of indemnity requirements and quantity/quality clauses aligned across shipper, charterer, terminal, surveyor and receiver.
For non-oil cargo, request a separate routing study. A nearby container gateway or general cargo facility may be more suitable than KWMSD, subject to cargo type, customs status, road access and final delivery point.
Build schedule margin for marine restrictions, terminal nomination, inspections, documentation corrections and weather interruption; our service team can issue a firm operational plan only after receiving the complete shipment and vessel data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KWMSD suitable for ordinary FCL or LCL shipments?

Not as a default assumption. The supplied port record identifies KWMSD as an offshore crude-oil marine terminal and records zero FCL and LCL service indicators. Our team will assess a separate container or general-cargo gateway for packaged goods.

Does the port have a normal container berth and terminal gate?

The supplied information identifies offshore SPM and standby CBM arrangements, not a conventional container berth or public container gate. Any land-side delivery must be confirmed with the receiving terminal or appointed contractor.

Can a 400,000 DWT tanker automatically load at Mina Saud?

No. The 400,000 DWT figure is a largest-vessel reference in the supplied description. Actual acceptance depends on vessel particulars, loading condition, draught, mooring compatibility, marine assessment, weather and terminal approval.

Where may a vessel anchor while waiting?

The supplied description refers to an anchorage off Mina Saud and states that anchorage is prohibited within 500 m of the SPM. The master must follow the latest terminal, port-control and marine instructions rather than relying on a static chart note.

What information should we send our service team for a quotation?

Provide cargo type and quantity, SDS where applicable, origin and destination, vessel or equipment details, loading window, charter-party requirements, consignee, customs status and whether the request concerns crude loading, marine support cargo or inland delivery.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary basis: the supplied KWMSD port record, including the UN/LOCODE, port name, country, coordinates, terminal description, offshore berth arrangement, vessel reference parameters and cargo-handling statement. These supplied facts are presented as record-based information and remain subject to operational reconfirmation.

Regulatory reference: Kuwait customs and import/export procedures should be checked against the official government domain customs.gov.kw. Customs requirements, permits, inspection practice and access controls may change.

Verification boundary: berth availability, SPM status, vessel acceptance, marine restrictions, loading windows, cargo documentation and current operating instructions must be confirmed with the nominated terminal/operator, vessel interests and relevant authorities before execution. No unsupported container service, sailing frequency, tariff, guaranteed transit time or current capacity is stated here.