Port of Umm Qasr (IQUQR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Umm Qasr (UN/LOCODE IQUQR) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Iraq, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 30.0167° N, 47.9500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Iraq
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Umm Qasr
Where is Port of Umm Qasr located?
Port of Umm Qasr is a seaport located in Iraq, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 30.0167° N, 47.9500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Umm Qasr?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Umm Qasr is IQUQR — country code IQ, location code UQR.
How deep is Port of Umm Qasr?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Umm Qasr has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Umm Qasr require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Umm Qasr.
What type of harbor is Port of Umm Qasr?
Port of Umm Qasr is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Umm Qasr have?
Port of Umm Qasr is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Umm Qasr are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48399), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →