Port of King Fahd Port: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of King Fahd Port is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea. It sits at 23.9500° N, 38.2167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths around 16 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Saudi Arabia
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
23.9500° N, 38.2167° 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
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
16 m
Max Vessel Draft
29 m
Max Vessel Length
420 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
32 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Red Sea; Indian Ocean
Region
Saudi Arabia

Services & Restrictions

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

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Distance
12 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of King Fahd Port

Where is Port of King Fahd Port located?

Port of King Fahd Port is a seaport located in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea. Its coordinates are 23.9500° N, 38.2167° E.

How deep is Port of King Fahd Port?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of King Fahd Port has a channel depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 16 m.

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

Port of King Fahd Port reports a maximum draft of 29 m, a maximum length of 420 m, a maximum beam of 76 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of King Fahd Port require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of King Fahd Port.

What type of harbor is Port of King Fahd Port?

Port of King Fahd Port is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of King Fahd Port have?

Port of King Fahd Port is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of King Fahd Port are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48121), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →