Port of Balhaf (YE BLH)
Yemen
| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | YE BLH |
| Coordinates | 13.9667, 48.1833 (13°58′N 48°11′E) |
| Region | YE-SH |
| Nearest city | Balḩāf |
| Body of water | Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
| Harbor use | Cargo |
| Shelter | Poor |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 8.5 m |
| Max. vessel (L × B × draft) | 140 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by tide | Yes |
Located in Yemen, the port of Balhaf serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Balhaf has a Very small harbor of the Open roadstead type. Balḩāf is the nearest city to Balhaf, linking the port to inland markets.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Balhaf located?
- Balhaf is a seaport in Yemen, near Balḩāf.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Balhaf?
- The UN/LOCODE for Balhaf is YE BLH.
Nearby ports
- Rudum Terminal Yemen 29 km
- Al Mukalla Yemen 118 km
- Ash Shihr Oil Terminal Yemen 162 km
- Boosaaso Somalia 318 km
- Aden Yemen 374 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 7641 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 5725 km
- Los Angeles USA 14522 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 1424 km
- Hamburg Germany 5527 km
- Santos Brazil 11082 km
- Durban South Africa 5209 km
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