Port of Al Aqabah (JOAQJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Al Aqabah (UN/LOCODE JOAQJ) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Jordan, on the Gulf of Aqaba. It sits at 29.5167° N, 35.0000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Aqaba; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Jordan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Al Aqabah
Where is Port of Al Aqabah located?
Port of Al Aqabah is a seaport located in Jordan, on the Gulf of Aqaba. Its coordinates are 29.5167° N, 35.0000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Aqabah?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Aqabah is JOAQJ — country code JO, location code AQJ.
How deep is Port of Al Aqabah?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Al Aqabah has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Al Aqabah?
Port of Al Aqabah reports a maximum draft of 24 m, a maximum length of 370 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Al Aqabah require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Al Aqabah.
What type of harbor is Port of Al Aqabah?
Port of Al Aqabah is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Al Aqabah have?
Port of Al Aqabah is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Al Aqabah are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48090), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →