Port of Nishtun (YENIS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nishtun (UN/LOCODE YENIS) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Yemen, on the Arabian Sea. It sits at 15.8167° N, 52.2000° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 5.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes liquid bulk 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
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Yemen Sanaa
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nishtun
Where is Port of Nishtun located?
Port of Nishtun is a seaport located in Yemen, on the Arabian Sea. Its coordinates are 15.8167° N, 52.2000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nishtun?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nishtun is YENIS — country code YE, location code NIS.
How deep is Port of Nishtun?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nishtun has an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 5.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Nishtun?
Port of Nishtun reports a maximum draft of 5 m, a maximum length of 110 m, a maximum beam of 17.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Nishtun require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nishtun.
What type of harbor is Port of Nishtun?
Port of Nishtun is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nishtun have?
Port of Nishtun is recorded as offering liquid bulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nishtun are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48198), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →