Port of Dammam (SADMM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dammam (UN/LOCODE SADMM) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Saudi Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 26.5000° N, 50.2000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Saudi Arabia Continued
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dammam
Where is Port of Dammam located?
Port of Dammam is a seaport located in Saudi Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 26.5000° N, 50.2000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dammam?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dammam is SADMM — country code SA, location code DMM.
How deep is Port of Dammam?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dammam has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Dammam require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Dammam.
What type of harbor is Port of Dammam?
Port of Dammam is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dammam are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48335), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →