Seaport · Bahrain
Port of Al Manamah
Al Manamah (Bahrain) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48310). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Bahrain
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- BHAMH
- World Port Index no.
- 48310
- Coordinates
- 26.23°N, 50.58°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Bahrain
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 3,310 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,320 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,080 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Al Manamah, with full port guides:
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain) · 0 nm
- Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port) · 30 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 90 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 240 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 Al Manamah
Where is Port of Al Manamah?
Al Manamah (Bahrain) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 26.23°N, 50.58°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Manamah?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE BHAMH for Al Manamah. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Al Manamah from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,310 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,080 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain), Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port), Hamad Port (Doha).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Al Manamah?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Al Manamah 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.