Eritrea

Port of Assab (ER ASA)

UN/LOCODE
ER ASA
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
`Aseb
Body of water
Red Sea; Indian Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Eritrea
Port information
Region
ER-DK
Also known as
Aseb
Coordinates
13.0000, 42.7500 (13°00′N 42°45′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Harbor use
Cargo
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
0.5 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 Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Mediterranean mooring Oil terminal
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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