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.
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
- Medium
- 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 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 →