Seaport · Yemen
Port of Al Mukalla
Al Mukalla (Yemen) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48210). It lies on the Gulf of Aden.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Yemen
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- YEZAM
- World Port Index no.
- 48210
- Coordinates
- 14.52°N, 49.12°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Yemen Sanaa
- Other names
- Khalf Harbor; Mukalla
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 10.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 31.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.1 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Entrance width | 105.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 184.7 m |
| Max vessel beam | 29.4 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.5 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 170.1 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 3,380 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,390 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,300 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Al Mukalla, with full port guides:
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 Mukalla
Where is Port of Al Mukalla?
Al Mukalla (Yemen) lies on the Gulf of Aden, at about 14.52°N, 49.12°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Mukalla?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE YEZAM for Al Mukalla. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Al Mukalla?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 184.7 m, beam 29.4 m, draft 8.5 m for Al Mukalla. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Al Mukalla from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,380 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,300 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Salalah, Djibouti, Hamad Port (Doha).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Al Mukalla?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Al Mukalla 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.