Port of Al Basrah (IQBSR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Al Basrah (UN/LOCODE IQBSR) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Iraq, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 30.5167° N, 47.8333° E. Shelter afforded is rated good.
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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Iraq
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Al Basrah
Where is Port of Al Basrah located?
Port of Al Basrah is a seaport located in Iraq, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 30.5167° N, 47.8333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Basrah?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Basrah is IQBSR — country code IQ, location code BSR.
What type of harbor is Port of Al Basrah?
Port of Al Basrah is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Al Basrah are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48400), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →