Port of Rak Khor Port

The approach to Rak Khor Port is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dadnah Lighthouse at 28.7 NM to the SE. Other aids include Merbeh (40.2 NM SSE), Jazīreh-ye Tonb-e Bozorg (43.2 NM NW), Port of Fujairah (44 NM SSE), Fujairah Oil Terminal 2 South Breakwater (44.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Rak Khor Port 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.

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The Port of Rak Khor Port is a port in AE. Its UN/LOCODE is AERKP — 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 Rak Khor Port 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.

RAK KHOR PORT (UN/Locode: AERKP), United Arab Emirates (the) is a seaport located at approximately 25.82000° N, 55.95000° E.

Coordinates: 25.82000° N, 55.95000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:RAS AL KHAIMAH — UN/Locode: AERKT — 25.81086° N, 55.96272° EHULAYLAH TERMINAL — UN/Locode: AEHTL — 25.98000° N, 55.93000° ERAK MARITIME CITY — UN/Locode: AERMC — 25.95000° N, 56.06000° 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: Container and Offshore.

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

Service providers include Al Safwan Marine.