Port of Doraleh (DJDCT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Doraleh (UN/LOCODE DJDCT) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Djibouti, on the Gulf of Aden. It sits at 11.6028° N, 43.0886° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 20 m, cargo pier depths around 20 m. Cargo handling includes wharves 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Djibouti
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Doraleh
Where is Port of Doraleh located?
Port of Doraleh is a seaport located in Djibouti, on the Gulf of Aden. Its coordinates are 11.6028° N, 43.0886° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Doraleh?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Doraleh is DJDCT — country code DJ, location code DCT.
How deep is Port of Doraleh?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Doraleh has an anchorage depth of about 20 m, cargo pier depths of about 20 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Doraleh?
Port of Doraleh reports a maximum draft of 18 m, a maximum length of 270 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Doraleh require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Doraleh.
What type of harbor is Port of Doraleh?
Port of Doraleh is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size.
What cargo facilities does Port of Doraleh have?
Port of Doraleh is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Doraleh are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47855), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →