Port of Ras Al Ghar: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ras Al Ghar is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Saudi Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 26.9000° N, 49.8667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Saudi Arabia Continued
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ras Al Ghar
Where is Port of Ras Al Ghar located?
Port of Ras Al Ghar is a seaport located in Saudi Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 26.9000° N, 49.8667° E.
How deep is Port of Ras Al Ghar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ras Al Ghar has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Ras Al Ghar require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ras Al Ghar.
What type of harbor is Port of Ras Al Ghar?
Port of Ras Al Ghar is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ras Al Ghar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48341), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →