Port of Balhaf (YEBLH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Balhaf (UN/LOCODE YEBLH) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Yemen, on the Gulf of Aden. It sits at 13.9667° N, 48.1833° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 8.5 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Yemen Sanaa
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Balhaf
Where is Port of Balhaf located?
Port of Balhaf is a seaport located in Yemen, on the Gulf of Aden. Its coordinates are 13.9667° N, 48.1833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Balhaf?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Balhaf is YEBLH — country code YE, location code BLH.
How deep is Port of Balhaf?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Balhaf has an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 8.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Balhaf?
Port of Balhaf reports a maximum length of 140 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Balhaf require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Balhaf.
What type of harbor is Port of Balhaf?
Port of Balhaf is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Balhaf are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48216), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →