Seaport · Eritrea
Port of Assab
Assab (Eritrea) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47880). It lies on the Red Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Eritrea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ERASA
- World Port Index no.
- 47880
- Coordinates
- 13.00°N, 42.75°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Eritrea
- Other names
- Aseb
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 10.0 m |
| Tidal range | 0.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 101.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 19.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 3,760 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,770 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,680 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Assab, 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 Assab
Where is Port of Assab?
Assab (Eritrea) lies on the Red Sea, at about 13.00°N, 42.75°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Assab?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ERASA for Assab. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Assab?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 101.0 m, beam 19.0 m, draft 10.0 m for Assab. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Assab from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,760 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,680 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 Assab?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Assab 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.