Port of Umm Said (QAUMS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Umm Said (UN/LOCODE QAUMS) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Qatar, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 24.9167° N, 51.5667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 15 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
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Qatar
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Umm Said
Where is Port of Umm Said located?
Port of Umm Said is a seaport located in Qatar, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 24.9167° N, 51.5667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Umm Said?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Umm Said is QAUMS — country code QA, location code UMS.
How deep is Port of Umm Said?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Umm Said has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 15 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Umm Said?
Port of Umm Said reports a maximum draft of 13 m, a maximum length of 340 m, a maximum beam of 60 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Umm Said require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Umm Said.
What type of harbor is Port of Umm Said?
Port of Umm Said is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Umm Said have?
Port of Umm Said is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Umm Said are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48287), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →