Port of Bandar Abbas (IRBND): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bandar Abbas (UN/LOCODE IRBND) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Iran, on the Strait of Hormuz. It sits at 27.1500° N, 56.2000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 13.5 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 17 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Strait of Hormuz; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Iran
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bandar Abbas
Where is Port of Bandar Abbas located?
Port of Bandar Abbas is a seaport located in Iran, on the Strait of Hormuz. Its coordinates are 27.1500° N, 56.2000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bandar Abbas?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bandar Abbas is IRBND — country code IR, location code BND.
How deep is Port of Bandar Abbas?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bandar Abbas has a channel depth of about 13.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 17 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Bandar Abbas?
Port of Bandar Abbas reports a maximum draft of 14 m, a maximum length of 366 m, a maximum beam of 48.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Bandar Abbas require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bandar Abbas.
What type of harbor is Port of Bandar Abbas?
Port of Bandar Abbas is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bandar Abbas have?
Port of Bandar Abbas is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bandar Abbas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48520), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →