Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal (IQMAB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal (UN/LOCODE IQMAB) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Iraq, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 29.6833° N, 48.8167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Iraq
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal
Where is Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal located?
Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal is a seaport located in Iraq, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 29.6833° N, 48.8167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal is IQMAB — country code IQ, location code MAB.
How deep is Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal has a channel depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 23.2 m.
Does Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal.
What type of harbor is Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal?
Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal have?
Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Al-Basra Oil Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48392), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →