Port of Sitrah (BHSIT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sitrah (UN/LOCODE BHSIT) is a medium open roadstead harbor located in Bahrain, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 26.1667° N, 50.6667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 14 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
- Bahrain
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sitrah
Where is Port of Sitrah located?
Port of Sitrah is a seaport located in Bahrain, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 26.1667° N, 50.6667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sitrah?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sitrah is BHSIT — country code BH, location code SIT.
How deep is Port of Sitrah?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sitrah has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Sitrah require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sitrah.
What type of harbor is Port of Sitrah?
Port of Sitrah is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sitrah have?
Port of Sitrah is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sitrah are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →