Port of Ar Ruways

The approach to Ar Ruways is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Yasat Ali Lighthouse at 41.4 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Jazirat Qarnayn (47.2 NM N), Jazirat Zirkuh (47.3 NM NNE), Zirkuh Island (47.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Ar Ruways is situated on the Persian Gulf in AE. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Ar Ruways (AERUW) 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 AERUW on the live map.

The Port of Ar Ruways is a port in AE. Its UN/LOCODE is AERUW — 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 Ar Ruways 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.

RUWAIS (UN/Locode: AERUW), United Arab Emirates (the) is a seaport located at approximately 24.15887° N, 52.73211° E.

Coordinates: 24.15887° N, 52.73211° E. Nearby terminals/ports:RUWAIS PORT — UN/Locode: AERWP — 24.10000° N, 52.72000° EJEBEL DHANNA — UN/Locode: AEJED — 24.18434° N, 52.59507° ESIR BANIYAS — UN/Locode: AEYAS — 24.27185° N, 52.60563° 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, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

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