Port profile · AEAUH

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is a medium coastal harbour behind a breakwater on the Persian Gulf, in the United Arab Emirates. Its UN/LOCODE is AEAUH. Pilotage is compulsory, tugs are available and it is a first port of entry. Abu Dhabi offers fuel oil and diesel, provisions, ship stores, fresh water, moderate repairs and a medium dry dock. Vessel Hunter tracks its live arrivals and the vessels heading its way.

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UN/LOCODEAEAUH

CountryUnited Arab Emirates

TypePort

RegionPersian Gulf, Arabian Gulf

Coordinates24.482, 54.502

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Services and supplies

What Abu Dhabi offers a visiting ship, as the port index records it. Lines the index does not state are left out.

Supplies

Fuel oil: Yes
Diesel: Yes
Fresh water: Yes
Provisions: Yes
Deck stores: No
Engine stores: Yes

Repair

Ship repairs: Moderate
Dry dock: Medium

Harbour

Pilotage: Compulsory
Tugs: Yes
Stevedores: Yes
Mobile cranes: Yes
Lifts of 100 t+: Yes

Waste and health

Garbage reception: Yes
Dirty ballast reception: Yes
Medical facilities: Yes

Largest vessel

Length: 240 m
Draft: 12.5 m

Approach and berths

Shelter, entrance, clearance and cargo berths at Abu Dhabi, as the nautical port index records them. Depths are not shown: the index gives them as broad bands for one point in the port, too coarse to plan a call on.

Approach

Shelter: Good
Entrance restrictions: Tide, other
Pilotage available: Yes
Pilotage advisable: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
ETA message required: Yes
Turning area: Yes

Entry

First port of entry: Yes
Free pratique: Yes

Cargo and berths

Wharves: Yes
Anchorage: Yes

Connections

Airport nearby: Yes
Rail connection: Yes

Ports near Abu Dhabi

Other United Arab Emirates ports on the same stretch of coast.

Latest news

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Aerial view of a crude oil tanker alongside a terminal berth

Aug 8ADNOC Overhauls Abu Dhabi Crude Pricing From November

Jul 8ADNOC centralises LNG trading in Abu Dhabi, targets 47m tpa by 2035

Questions about Abu Dhabi

What is the UN/LOCODE of Abu Dhabi?

The UN/LOCODE of Abu Dhabi is AEAUH.

Is pilotage compulsory in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. The nautical port index lists pilotage in Abu Dhabi as compulsory.

Can ships take bunkers in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. Abu Dhabi offers fuel oil and diesel, according to the nautical port index.

Does Abu Dhabi have a dry dock?

Yes. Abu Dhabi has a medium dry dock and moderate ship repairs.

What is the largest vessel Abu Dhabi can take?

The nautical port index gives a largest vessel of 240 m long, 12.5 m draft for Abu Dhabi.

Is Abu Dhabi a first port of entry?

Yes. Ships arriving from abroad can clear in at Abu Dhabi.

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