Port of Ras Al Mishab (SARAM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ras Al Mishab (UN/LOCODE SARAM) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Saudi Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 28.1167° N, 48.6333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Saudi Arabia
UN/LOCODE
SARAM
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
28.1167° N, 48.6333° 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
11 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
Region
Saudi Arabia Continued

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterNo / No
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
19 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ras Al Mishab

Where is Port of Ras Al Mishab located?

Port of Ras Al Mishab is a seaport located in Saudi Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 28.1167° N, 48.6333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ras Al Mishab?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ras Al Mishab is SARAM — country code SA, location code RAM.

How deep is Port of Ras Al Mishab?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ras Al Mishab has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Ras Al Mishab require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ras Al Mishab.

What type of harbor is Port of Ras Al Mishab?

Port of Ras Al Mishab is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Ras Al Mishab have?

Port of Ras Al Mishab is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ras Al Mishab are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48348), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →