Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal (YEASR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal (UN/LOCODE YEASR) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Yemen, on the Gulf of Aden. It sits at 14.7000° N, 49.4833° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 13 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.
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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Yemen Sanaa
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal
Where is Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal located?
Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal is a seaport located in Yemen, on the Gulf of Aden. Its coordinates are 14.7000° N, 49.4833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal is YEASR — country code YE, location code ASR.
How deep is Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal has an anchorage depth of about 13 m.
Does Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal.
What type of harbor is Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal?
Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48202), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →