Port of Assab (ERASA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Assab (UN/LOCODE ERASA) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Eritrea, on the Red Sea. It sits at 13.0000° N, 42.7500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Eritrea
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Assab
Where is Port of Assab located?
Port of Assab is a seaport located in Eritrea, on the Red Sea. Its coordinates are 13.0000° N, 42.7500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Assab?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Assab is ERASA — country code ER, location code ASA.
How deep is Port of Assab?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Assab has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Assab?
Port of Assab reports a maximum draft of 10 m, a maximum length of 101 m, a maximum beam of 19 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Assab require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Assab.
What type of harbor is Port of Assab?
Port of Assab is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Assab have?
Port of Assab is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Assab are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47880), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →