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.
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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- 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 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 →