Port of Doha (QADOH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Doha (UN/LOCODE QADOH) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Qatar, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 25.2833° N, 51.5333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 12 m, cargo pier depths around 8.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Qatar
UN/LOCODE
QADOH
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
25.2833° N, 51.5333° 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
11 m
Anchorage Depth
12 m
Cargo Pier Depth
8.8 m
Max Vessel Draft
9.5 m
Max Vessel Length
333 m
Tidal Range
1.5 m
Entrance Width
160 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
Region
Qatar

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Doha (QADOH)
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Distance
16 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Doha

Where is Port of Doha located?

Port of Doha is a seaport located in Qatar, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 25.2833° N, 51.5333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Doha?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Doha is QADOH — country code QA, location code DOH.

How deep is Port of Doha?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Doha has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 12 m, cargo pier depths of about 8.8 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Doha?

Port of Doha reports a maximum draft of 9.5 m, a maximum length of 333 m, a maximum beam of 43 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Doha require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Doha.

What type of harbor is Port of Doha?

Port of Doha is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Doha have?

Port of Doha is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Doha are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48290), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →