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Abu Fulus

IQALFIraq30°27.0′N 048°01.0′EUpdated Mar 2024Open in the Ports tool

KEY DATAUTC+3 · IALA A

Key data

updated Mar 2024

LOCAL TIMEUTC+3No summer time.worked out from the port's time zone

IALA REGIONARed to port when entering.from the country

MAX SIZEDraught 11.8m, LOA 229.7m, beam 32.3m, 83,486DWT.

Size limits

Draught 11.8m, LOA 229.7m, beam 32.3m, 83,486DWT.

Inspections

ISPS

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About Abu Fulus

updated Mar 2024

Where it is

Alumar is located in Maranhao state outside Sao Luis.

The port

The port consists of a private use terminal that is jointly owned by Alcoa Aluminio and Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals/AWAC (54%), South32 (36%) and Rio Tinto Alcan (10%). Alcoa manages the facility.

Questions about Abu Fulus

What time zone is Abu Fulus in?

Local time at Abu Fulus is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Abu Fulus?

The UN/LOCODE of Abu Fulus is IQALF.

Tips from seafarers

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