Port of Yanbu (SAYBI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Yanbu (UN/LOCODE SAYBI) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea. It sits at 24.0833° N, 38.0500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths around 12 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Saudi Arabia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Yanbu
Where is Port of Yanbu located?
Port of Yanbu is a seaport located in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea. Its coordinates are 24.0833° N, 38.0500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Yanbu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Yanbu is SAYBI — country code SA, location code YBI.
How deep is Port of Yanbu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Yanbu has a channel depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 12 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Yanbu?
Port of Yanbu reports a maximum draft of 11.1 m, a maximum length of 315.8 m, a maximum beam of 43 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Yanbu require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Yanbu.
What type of harbor is Port of Yanbu?
Port of Yanbu is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Yanbu have?
Port of Yanbu is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Yanbu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48120), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →