Port of Khawr Al Zubair (IQKAZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Khawr Al Zubair (UN/LOCODE IQKAZ) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Iraq, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 30.1833° N, 47.9000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Iraq
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Khawr Al Zubair
Where is Port of Khawr Al Zubair located?
Port of Khawr Al Zubair is a seaport located in Iraq, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 30.1833° N, 47.9000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Khawr Al Zubair?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Khawr Al Zubair is IQKAZ — country code IQ, location code KAZ.
How deep is Port of Khawr Al Zubair?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Khawr Al Zubair has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Khawr Al Zubair require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Khawr Al Zubair.
What type of harbor is Port of Khawr Al Zubair?
Port of Khawr Al Zubair is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Khawr Al Zubair are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48404), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →