Port of Ajman (AEAJM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ajman (UN/LOCODE AEAJM) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in United Arab Emirates, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 25.4167° N, 55.4333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.2 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Arab Emirates
UN/LOCODE
AEAJM
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
25.4167° N, 55.4333° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
7.2 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.5 m
Max Vessel Length
149 m
Tidal Range
1.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
Region
United Arab Emirates

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Large
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Distance
4 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ajman

Where is Port of Ajman located?

Port of Ajman is a seaport located in United Arab Emirates, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 25.4167° N, 55.4333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ajman?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ajman is AEAJM — country code AE, location code AJM.

How deep is Port of Ajman?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ajman has a channel depth of about 7.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.5 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ajman?

Port of Ajman reports a maximum length of 149 m, a maximum beam of 23.2 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Ajman require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ajman.

What type of harbor is Port of Ajman?

Port of Ajman is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Ajman have?

Port of Ajman is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ajman are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48270), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →