Port of Al Ahmadi (YEHOD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Al Ahmadi (UN/LOCODE YEHOD) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Yemen, on the Red Sea. It sits at 14.8333° N, 42.9667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 8.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Yemen Aden
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Al Ahmadi
Where is Port of Al Ahmadi located?
Port of Al Ahmadi is a seaport located in Yemen, on the Red Sea. Its coordinates are 14.8333° N, 42.9667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Ahmadi?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Ahmadi is YEHOD — country code YE, location code HOD.
How deep is Port of Al Ahmadi?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Al Ahmadi has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 8.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Al Ahmadi?
Port of Al Ahmadi reports a maximum draft of 9.8 m, a maximum length of 207.9 m, a maximum beam of 36 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Al Ahmadi require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Al Ahmadi.
What type of harbor is Port of Al Ahmadi?
Port of Al Ahmadi is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Al Ahmadi have?
Port of Al Ahmadi is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Al Ahmadi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48165), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →