Port of Al Mukalla (YEZAM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Al Mukalla (UN/LOCODE YEZAM) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Yemen, on the Gulf of Aden. It sits at 14.5167° N, 49.1167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 10 m, an anchorage depth near 31 m, cargo pier depths around 9.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Yemen Sanaa
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Al Mukalla
Where is Port of Al Mukalla located?
Port of Al Mukalla is a seaport located in Yemen, on the Gulf of Aden. Its coordinates are 14.5167° N, 49.1167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Mukalla?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Mukalla is YEZAM — country code YE, location code ZAM.
How deep is Port of Al Mukalla?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Al Mukalla has a channel depth of about 10 m, an anchorage depth of about 31 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.1 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Al Mukalla?
Port of Al Mukalla reports a maximum draft of 8.5 m, a maximum length of 184.7 m, a maximum beam of 29.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Al Mukalla require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Al Mukalla.
What type of harbor is Port of Al Mukalla?
Port of Al Mukalla is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Al Mukalla have?
Port of Al Mukalla is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Al Mukalla are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48210), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →