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Al Ruwais
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 4.6m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ruwais Port | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Customs and Ports General Authority.
Position: Director, Maritime Affairs and Transport.
Address: PO Box 313, Customs and Ports General Authority Bldg, Corniche Road, Doha, Qatar.
Tel: +974 441 4626.
Fax: +974 441 4864.
Mob: +974 589 1095.
Email: [email protected]
For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
About Al Ruwais
updated Sep 2024Where it is
Al Ruwais, also spelt Ar Ru'ays, is the northernmost city of the Qatar peninsula.
The port
The port handles general cargo, containers, Ro-Ro, dry bulk and livestock.
Traffic
Approx 600,000t of cargo, 30,000TEU and 2,000 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Al Ruwais
What time zone is Al Ruwais in?
Local time at Al Ruwais is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Ruwais?
The UN/LOCODE of Al Ruwais is QARUS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Al Ruwais say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.