Port of Ash Shariqah (AESHJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ash Shariqah (UN/LOCODE AESHJ) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Arab Emirates, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 25.3667° N, 55.3833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 20 m, cargo pier depths around 11.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- United Arab Emirates
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ash Shariqah
Where is Port of Ash Shariqah located?
Port of Ash Shariqah is a seaport located in United Arab Emirates, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 25.3667° N, 55.3833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ash Shariqah?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ash Shariqah is AESHJ — country code AE, location code SHJ.
How deep is Port of Ash Shariqah?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ash Shariqah has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 20 m, cargo pier depths of about 11.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ash Shariqah?
Port of Ash Shariqah reports a maximum draft of 12.5 m, a maximum length of 336 m, a maximum beam of 55.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Ash Shariqah require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ash Shariqah.
What type of harbor is Port of Ash Shariqah?
Port of Ash Shariqah is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ash Shariqah have?
Port of Ash Shariqah is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ash Shariqah are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48271), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →