Port of Mina Khalifa/Abu Dhabi

The controlling depth at Mina Khalifa/Abu Dhabi is 14 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Mina Khalifa/Abu Dhabi is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mīnā' Zāyid West Breakwater Lighthouse at 21.8 NM to the SW. Other aids include Hassah Marina (22.5 NM ENE), Khor Bateen (Khawr al Baţin) West Breakwater (27.7 NM SW), Dubai World Trade Center (42.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Mina Khalifa/Abu Dhabi 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 Mina Khalifa/Abu Dhabi (AEKHL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for AEKHL on the live map.

The Port of Mina Khalifa/Abu Dhabi is a port in AE. Its UN/LOCODE is AEKHL — 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 Mina Khalifa/Abu Dhabi 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.

KHALIFA (UN/Locode: AEKHL), United Arab Emirates (the) is a seaport located at approximately 24.78751° N, 54.67621° E.

Coordinates: 24.78751° N, 54.67621° E. Nearby terminals/ports:HASSYAN — UN/Locode: AEHSN — 24.91736° N, 54.89919° EABU DHABI — UN/Locode: AEAUH — 24.48210° N, 54.50214° ESADIYAT ISLAND — UN/Locode: AESID — 24.53000° N, 54.40000° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 14 m.

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, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

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

Service providers include Al Safwan Marine.