Seaport · Qatar
Port of Umm Said
Umm Said (Qatar) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48287). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Qatar
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- QAUMS
- World Port Index no.
- 48287
- Coordinates
- 24.92°N, 51.57°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Qatar
- Other names
- Mesaieed; Musay'id
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 15.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 19.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.3 m |
| Max vessel length | 340.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 60.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 13.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 340.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 12.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 3,250 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,260 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,040 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Umm Said, with full port guides:
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 10 nm
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain) · 90 nm
- Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port) · 120 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 170 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 Umm Said
Where is Port of Umm Said?
Umm Said (Qatar) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 24.92°N, 51.57°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Umm Said?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE QAUMS for Umm Said. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Umm Said?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 340.0 m, beam 60.0 m, draft 13.0 m for Umm Said. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Umm Said from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,250 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,040 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hamad Port (Doha), Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain), Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Umm Said?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Umm Said 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.