Seaport · Yemen
Port of Al Mukha
Al Mukha (Yemen) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48175). It lies on the Red Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Yemen
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- YEMOK
- World Port Index no.
- 48175
- Coordinates
- 13.32°N, 43.25°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Yemen Aden
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 3,720 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,740 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,650 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Al Mukha, 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 Mukha
Where is Port of Al Mukha?
Al Mukha (Yemen) lies on the Red Sea, at about 13.32°N, 43.25°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Mukha?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE YEMOK for Al Mukha. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Al Mukha from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,720 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,650 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Djibouti, Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdullah Port.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Al Mukha?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Al Mukha 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.