Seaport · Yemen
Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal
Ash Shihr Oil Terminal (Yemen) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48202). It lies on the Gulf of Aden.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Yemen
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- YEASR
- World Port Index no.
- 48202
- Coordinates
- 14.70°N, 49.48°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Yemen Sanaa
- Repairs
- None
- 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.
| Anchorage depth | 13.0 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 45.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 336.2 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 24.0 m |
Facilities
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local 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) | 3,360 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,370 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,280 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ash Shihr Oil Terminal, 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 Ash Shihr Oil Terminal
Where is Port of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal?
Ash Shihr Oil Terminal (Yemen) lies on the Gulf of Aden, at about 14.70°N, 49.48°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ash Shihr Oil Terminal?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE YEASR for Ash Shihr Oil Terminal. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Ash Shihr Oil Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,360 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,280 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 Ash Shihr Oil Terminal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ash Shihr Oil Terminal 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.