Seaport · Yemen
Port of Nishtun
Nishtun (Yemen) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48198). It lies on the Arabian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Yemen
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- YENIS
- World Port Index no.
- 48198
- Coordinates
- 15.82°N, 52.20°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Yemen Sanaa
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 5.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.3 m |
| Max vessel length | 110.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 17.5 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.0 m |
Facilities
- Liquid bulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
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) | 3,200 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,210 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,110 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Nishtun, with full port guides:
- Salalah · 120 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 550 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 560 nm
- Jebel Ali (Dubai) · 570 nm
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 Nishtun
Where is Port of Nishtun?
Nishtun (Yemen) lies on the Arabian Sea, at about 15.82°N, 52.20°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nishtun?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE YENIS for Nishtun. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Nishtun?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 110.0 m, beam 17.5 m, draft 5.0 m for Nishtun. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Nishtun from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,200 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,110 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Salalah, Hamad Port (Doha), Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Nishtun?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Nishtun 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.