Seaport · Oman
Port of Duqm
Duqm (Oman) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48235). It lies on the Arabian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Oman
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- OMDQM
- World Port Index no.
- 48235
- Coordinates
- 19.67°N, 57.72°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Waters
- Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Oman
- Other names
- Al Duqm
- Repairs
- Major
- 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 | 19.0 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 18.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 18.0 m |
| Entrance width | 700.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 400.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 65.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 18.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
- LNG terminal
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Container cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- Turning area
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
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) | 2,880 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,900 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,750 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Duqm, 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 Duqm
Where is Port of Duqm?
Duqm (Oman) lies on the Arabian Sea, at about 19.67°N, 57.72°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Duqm?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE OMDQM for Duqm. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Duqm?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 400.0 m, beam 65.0 m, draft 18.0 m for Duqm. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Duqm have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Duqm. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Duqm from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,880 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,750 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Salalah, Khor Fakkan, Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Duqm?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Duqm 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.