Jordan

Port of Al Aqabah (JO AQJ)

UN/LOCODE
JO AQJ
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
23.2 m
Nearest city
Al `Aqabah
Body of water
Gulf of Aqaba; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Jordan
Port of Al Aqabah, Jordan © Xavi Talleda · CC BY 2.0
Port information
Region
JO-AQ
Also known as
Aqaba
Coordinates
29.5167, 35.0000 (29°31′N 35°00′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Open roadstead
Harbor use
Cargo
Shelter
Poor
Tidal range
1.2 m
Anchorage depth
23.2 m
Cargo pier depth
15.5 m
Oil terminal depth
24 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
370 m × 50 m × 24 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Moderate Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
177.43
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 177.43

Located in Jordan, the port of Al Aqabah serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Al Aqabah has a Very small harbor of the Open roadstead type. Ships approaching Al Aqabah work with a channel depth of 23.2 m. Al `Aqabah is the nearest city to Al Aqabah, linking the port to inland markets.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Al Aqabah located?
Al Aqabah is a seaport in Jordan, near Al `Aqabah.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Aqabah?
The UN/LOCODE for Al Aqabah is JO AQJ.
What is the channel depth at Al Aqabah?
The channel depth at Al Aqabah is 23.2 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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