Seaport · United Arab Emirates
Port of Ajman
Ajman (United Arab Emirates) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48270). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Arab Emirates
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AEAJM
- World Port Index no.
- 48270
- Coordinates
- 25.42°N, 55.43°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- United Arab Emirates
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Large
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 149.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 23.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 3,040 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,060 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,830 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ajman, with full port guides:
- Jebel Ali (Dubai) · 30 nm
- Khor Fakkan · 50 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 60 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 210 nm
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about Ajman
Where is Port of Ajman?
Ajman (United Arab Emirates) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 25.42°N, 55.43°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ajman?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AEAJM for Ajman. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Ajman?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 149.0 m, beam 23.2 m for Ajman. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Ajman from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,040 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,830 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Jebel Ali (Dubai), Khor Fakkan, Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ajman?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ajman through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.