Port of Rabigh (SARAB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Rabigh (UN/LOCODE SARAB) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea. It sits at 22.7333° N, 38.9833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 30 m, cargo pier depths around 10 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Saudi Arabia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Rabigh
Where is Port of Rabigh located?
Port of Rabigh is a seaport located in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea. Its coordinates are 22.7333° N, 38.9833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Rabigh?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Rabigh is SARAB — country code SA, location code RAB.
How deep is Port of Rabigh?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Rabigh has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 30 m, cargo pier depths of about 10 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Rabigh?
Port of Rabigh reports a maximum draft of 23.5 m, a maximum length of 400 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Rabigh require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Rabigh.
What type of harbor is Port of Rabigh?
Port of Rabigh is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Rabigh have?
Port of Rabigh is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Rabigh are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48130), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →