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Ports in the United Arab Emirates
NaviBoss has port guides for 24 ports in the United Arab Emirates, 21 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA IX, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 24 ports in the United Arab Emirates
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | AEAUH | Yes | 12.8 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Ajman | AEAJM | Yes | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Al Jazeera Port | AEJAZ | Yes | 5.5 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Das Island | AEDAS | Yes | 20.5 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Dibba | AEDBP | Yes | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Fateh Terminal | AEFAT | Yes | 22.8 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Fujairah | AEFJR | Yes | 22.5 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Hamriyah Free Zone Port | AEHZP | Yes | 12.6 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Hassyan | AEHSN | — | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Jebel Ali | AEJEA | Yes | 15.5 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Jebel Dhanna | AEJED | Yes | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Kalba | AEKLB | — | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Khalifa Port | AEKHL | Yes | 16.5 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Khor Fakkan | AEKLF | Yes | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Mina Saqr | AEMSA | Yes | 12.2 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Mubarek Terminal | AEMUB | Yes | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Mubarraz Island | AEMBS | Yes | 13.5 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Musaffah | AEAMF | Yes | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Port Rashid | AEPRA | — | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Ras Al Khaimah | AERKT | Yes | 0.3 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Sharjah | AESHJ | Yes | 25.5 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Sir Bani Yas Port | AEYAS | Yes | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port | AEULR | Yes | 9.5 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Zirku Island | AEZUR | Yes | 21.0 m | NAVAREA IX |
Navigational warnings
The United Arab Emirates's waters are in NAVAREA IX. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at the United Arab Emirates
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in the United Arab Emirates will be subject to inspections and required to liaise with Customs, Immigration and Security officials. The United Arab operates in accordance with the IMO FAL Convention. Vessel calling at ports in the United Arab Emirates are expected to provide following information, documentation and certificates:
Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Interior, Central Operation Department.
Address: PO Box 398, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +971 2 441 5288
Fax: +971 2 441 5266
Mob: +971 50 667 8700
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +971. · Unit of currency is the Dirham.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in the United Arab Emirates
How many ports in the United Arab Emirates have a NaviBoss port guide?
24 ports, 21 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is the United Arab Emirates in?
The United Arab Emirates's ports lie in NAVAREA IX (9). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does the United Arab Emirates use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are the United Arab Emirates's ports in?
Several: UTC+3:30 and UTC+4.
Which port in the United Arab Emirates takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Sharjah: its deepest listed berth takes 25.5 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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