Port of Dhekelia

PortsLast updated: 31 August 2026

Dhekelia is an open-roadstead anchorage in Cyprus, registered under the UN/LOCODE code CYDHK.

This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.

Port characteristics

Size / type
Very small, Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor
Entrance restrictions
Affected by other factors
Charted depths
  • Channel9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
  • Anchorage23.2+ m (76+ ft)
  • Cargo pier6.4–7.6 m (21–25 ft)
  • Oil/LNG terminal12.5–13.7 m (41–45 ft)
Terminal infrastructure
  • Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (6.4–7.6 m (21–25 ft))
  • Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (12.5–13.7 m (41–45 ft))

Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.

Mean tidal range
0 m
Max. vessel size
Up to 152 m (500 ft) length
Also noted
good holding ground

Facilities and services

The port is a first port of entry and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory, available, and available with local assistance. Assist tugs are available. Pratique and a deratting certificate are available. Communications include telephone, telegraph, radio, and air.

The port offers medical facilities. Available services include navigation equipment repair and electrical repair. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, fuel oil, and diesel oil.

Repair capability is rated none.

Notes and references

  1. NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 44965, Pub. 132, chart 54462. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
  2. NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
  3. Record status: WPI-classified port.