Port of Umm al Quwain

AEQIW🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

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About Port of Umm al Quwain

Also known as: Mina' Ahmad Bin Rashid wa al Mintaqah al Hurrah, Mīnā’ Ahmad Bin Rāshid wa al Minţaqah al Ḩurrah, ميناء أحمد بن راشد و المنطقة الحرة

This port in the United Arab Emirates handles general cargo, containers, and tankers. It also accommodates offshore vessels and pleasure craft.

Background
Umm Al Quwain is the capital and largest city of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates. The city is situated on the peninsula of Khor Al Bidiyah, with its nearest major cities being Sharjah to the southwest and Ras Al Khaimah to the northeast. The city's economy is primarily based on fishing and tourism, with some industrial activities and trade.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8042647 →
Wikidata
Q2788830 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.md.uaq.ae →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
AEQIW
Country
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates
Time Zone
UTC+4
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Arabian Gulf
Sub-area
Persian Gulf
Latitude
25.5640°
Longitude
55.5811°

Terminals

AHMED BIN RASHID PORT

HUTCHISON PORTS UAQ

Al Rass Area, Corniche Road, Umm Al Quwain, U.A.E.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Umm al Quwain?

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The approach to Umm al Quwain is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dubai World Trade Center Lighthouse at 25.7 NM to the SW. Other aids include Abu Musa (35.4 NM WNW), Abū Mūsá (36.1 NM WNW), Dadnah (42.6 NM E), Jazīreh-ye Tonb-e Bozorg (44.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Umm al Quwain?

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The Port of Umm al Quwain 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Umm al Quwain?

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

Where is the Port of Umm al Quwain?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE AEQIW mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Umm al Quwain?

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The Port of Umm al Quwain 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.

What is the Port of Umm al Quwain?

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UMM AL QUWAIN (UN/Locode: AEQIW), United Arab Emirates (the) is a seaport located at approximately 25.56396° N, 55.58112° E.

Where is the Port of Umm al Quwain located?

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Coordinates: 25.56396° N, 55.58112° E. Nearby terminals/ports:HAMRIYA — UN/Locode: AEHAM — 25.47273° N, 55.49525° EAJMAN — UN/Locode: AEAJM — 25.41747° N, 55.46243° EAL JAZIRAH — UN/Locode: AEJAZ — 25.71637° N, 55.80376° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Umm al Quwain?

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

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Umm al Quwain?

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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.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Umm al Quwain?

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Vessel types historically calling: Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

Who are the ship suppliers at the Port of Umm al Quwain?

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