Port of Duba (SADHU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Duba (UN/LOCODE SADHU) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea. It sits at 27.5667° N, 35.5333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 16.2 m, cargo pier depths around 15 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.
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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Saudi Arabia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Duba
Where is Port of Duba located?
Port of Duba is a seaport located in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea. Its coordinates are 27.5667° N, 35.5333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Duba?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Duba is SADHU — country code SA, location code DHU.
How deep is Port of Duba?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Duba has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 16.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 15 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Duba?
Port of Duba reports a maximum draft of 12.8 m, a maximum length of 184 m, a maximum beam of 32 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Duba require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Duba.
What type of harbor is Port of Duba?
Port of Duba is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Duba are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48106), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →