Port of Umm Al Qaywayn (AEQIW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Umm Al Qaywayn (UN/LOCODE AEQIW) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Arab Emirates, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 25.5833° N, 55.5833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 10 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 10 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- United Arab Emirates
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Umm Al Qaywayn
Where is Port of Umm Al Qaywayn located?
Port of Umm Al Qaywayn is a seaport located in United Arab Emirates, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 25.5833° N, 55.5833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Umm Al Qaywayn?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Umm Al Qaywayn is AEQIW — country code AE, location code QIW.
How deep is Port of Umm Al Qaywayn?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Umm Al Qaywayn has a channel depth of about 10 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 10 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Umm Al Qaywayn?
Port of Umm Al Qaywayn reports a maximum draft of 9.8 m, a maximum length of 210 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Umm Al Qaywayn require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Umm Al Qaywayn.
What type of harbor is Port of Umm Al Qaywayn?
Port of Umm Al Qaywayn is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Umm Al Qaywayn have?
Port of Umm Al Qaywayn is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Umm Al Qaywayn are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48273), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →