Port of Mina Salman (BHMIN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mina Salman (UN/LOCODE BHMIN) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Bahrain, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 26.2000° N, 50.6333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Bahrain
Services & Restrictions
Route Calculator & Transit Estimator
Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.
nautical miles (direct)
@ 14 knots
B2B Freight Quote — Port of Mina Salman
Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Mina Salman (BHMIN) via trusted logistics partners.
Nearby Ports & Connections
Nearest Ports to Mina Salman
Distances to Major World Ports
Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mina Salman
Where is Port of Mina Salman located?
Port of Mina Salman is a seaport located in Bahrain, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 26.2000° N, 50.6333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mina Salman?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mina Salman is BHMIN — country code BH, location code MIN.
How deep is Port of Mina Salman?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mina Salman has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Mina Salman require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mina Salman.
What type of harbor is Port of Mina Salman?
Port of Mina Salman is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mina Salman have?
Port of Mina Salman is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mina Salman are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48325), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →