Port of Ras Tannurah (SARTA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ras Tannurah (UN/LOCODE SARTA) is a medium open roadstead harbor located in Saudi Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 26.6333° N, 50.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Saudi Arabia
UN/LOCODE
SARTA
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
26.6333° N, 50.1667° 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
15.5 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
14 m
Tidal Range
2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
23.2 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / No
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ras Tannurah

Where is Port of Ras Tannurah located?

Port of Ras Tannurah is a seaport located in Saudi Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 26.6333° N, 50.1667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ras Tannurah?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ras Tannurah is SARTA — country code SA, location code RTA.

How deep is Port of Ras Tannurah?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ras Tannurah has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.

Does Port of Ras Tannurah require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ras Tannurah.

What type of harbor is Port of Ras Tannurah?

Port of Ras Tannurah is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Ras Tannurah have?

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

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ras Tannurah are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48340), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →