Port of Salif (YESAL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Salif (UN/LOCODE YESAL) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Yemen, on the Red Sea. It sits at 15.3000° N, 42.6667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Yemen Aden
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Salif
Where is Port of Salif located?
Port of Salif is a seaport located in Yemen, on the Red Sea. Its coordinates are 15.3000° N, 42.6667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Salif?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Salif is YESAL — country code YE, location code SAL.
How deep is Port of Salif?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Salif has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Salif require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Salif.
What type of harbor is Port of Salif?
Port of Salif is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Salif have?
Port of Salif is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Salif are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48152), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →