Port of Barkan Oil-loading Terminal: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Barkan Oil-loading Terminal is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Iran, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 29.7333° N, 50.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.

Country
Iran
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
29.7333° N, 50.1667° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
17.1 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Tidal Range
2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
15.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
Region
Iran

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / No
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown

Route Calculator & Transit Estimator

Port of Barkan Oil-loading Terminal
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Distance
31 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Barkan Oil-loading Terminal

Where is Port of Barkan Oil-loading Terminal located?

Port of Barkan Oil-loading Terminal is a seaport located in Iran, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 29.7333° N, 50.1667° E.

How deep is Port of Barkan Oil-loading Terminal?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Barkan Oil-loading Terminal has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.

Does Port of Barkan Oil-loading Terminal require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Barkan Oil-loading Terminal.

What type of harbor is Port of Barkan Oil-loading Terminal?

Port of Barkan Oil-loading Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Barkan Oil-loading Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48464), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →