Seaport · Saudi Arabia
Port of Duba
Duba (Saudi Arabia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48106). It lies on the Red Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Saudi Arabia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SADHU
- World Port Index no.
- 48106
- Coordinates
- 27.57°N, 35.53°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Saudi Arabia
- Other names
- Dhiba; Dhuba
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 | 16.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 15.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 184.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.8 m |
Facilities
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
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) | 4,110 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,130 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,870 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Duba, 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 Duba
Where is Port of Duba?
Duba (Saudi Arabia) lies on the Red Sea, at about 27.57°N, 35.53°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Duba?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SADHU for Duba. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Duba?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 184.0 m, beam 32.0 m, draft 12.8 m for Duba. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Duba from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,110 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,870 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Aqaba, Ain Sokhna, Ashdod.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Duba?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Duba 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.