Eritrea

Port of Assab (ER ASA)

Eritrea
Also known as: Aseb
Port information
UN/LOCODE ER ASA
Coordinates 13.0000, 42.7500 (13°00′N 42°45′E)
Region ER-DK
Nearest city `Aseb
Body of water Red Sea; Indian Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Harbor use Cargo
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 0.5 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 14 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 10 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 101 m × 19 m × 10 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions

Assab operates as a working harbor in Eritrea, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Assab. Draft at the approach to Assab is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Assab typically connects onward through `Aseb.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Assab located?
Assab is a seaport in Eritrea, near `Aseb.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Assab?
The UN/LOCODE for Assab is ER ASA.
What is the channel depth at Assab?
The channel depth at Assab is 11 m.
Nearby ports
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