Seaport · United Arab Emirates
Port of Zirkuh
Zirkuh (United Arab Emirates) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48266). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Arab Emirates
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AEZUR
- World Port Index no.
- 48266
- Coordinates
- 25.02°N, 53.00°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Cargo
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- United Arab Emirates
- Other names
- Zirkuh Petroleum Port; Zirk; Az Zarqa Petroleum Port
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 20.1 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 27.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 339.8 m |
| Offshore max vessel beam | 60.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 21.0 m |
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
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) | 3,170 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,190 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,960 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Zirkuh, with full port guides:
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 80 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 90 nm
- Jebel Ali (Dubai) · 110 nm
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain) · 150 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 Zirkuh
Where is Port of Zirkuh?
Zirkuh (United Arab Emirates) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 25.02°N, 53.00°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Zirkuh?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AEZUR for Zirkuh. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Zirkuh from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,170 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,960 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hamad Port (Doha), Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi), Jebel Ali (Dubai).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Zirkuh?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Zirkuh 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.