Port of Dibba

The approach to Dibba is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dadnah Lighthouse at 6.6 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Merbeh (21.6 NM S), Fujairah Oil Terminal 2 South Breakwater (26 NM S), Port of Fujairah (26.4 NM S), Fujairah Control Tower (26.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Dibba is located within the Strait of Hormuz — the critical chokepoint for global oil transport from the Persian Gulf. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Dibba (AEDBP) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Dibba is a port in AE. Its UN/LOCODE is AEDBP — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, AE, are the ISO country code for AE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Dibba operates in the UTC+4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

DIBBA (UN/Locode: AEDBP), United Arab Emirates (the) is a seaport located at approximately 25.61348° N, 56.30068° E.

Coordinates: 25.61348° N, 56.30068° E. Nearby terminals/ports:KHOR FAKKAN — UN/Locode: AEKLF — 25.35783° N, 56.36544° ERAS AL KHAIMAH — UN/Locode: AERKT — 25.81086° N, 55.96272° ERAK KHOR PORT — UN/Locode: AERKP — 25.82000° N, 55.95000° E

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.

Ship suppliers include ADAMALLYS LLC, Adamallys Marine and MOUNT GLORY SHIP CHANDLERS LLC.