Port of Umm Al Nar

The controlling depth at Umm Al Nar is 9.05 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 Umm Al Nar is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mīnā' Zāyid West Breakwater Lighthouse at 9 NM to the NW. Other aids include Khor Bateen (Khawr al Baţin) West Breakwater (11.3 NM WNW), Hassah Marina (43.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Umm Al Nar 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 Umm Al Nar (AEULR) 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 Umm Al Nar is a port in AE. Its UN/LOCODE is AEULR — 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 Umm Al Nar 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.

UMM AL NAR (UN/Locode: AEULR), United Arab Emirates (the) is a seaport located at approximately 24.45000° N, 54.48000° E.

Coordinates: 24.45000° N, 54.48000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ABU DHABI — UN/Locode: AEAUH — 24.48210° N, 54.50214° ESADIYAT ISLAND — UN/Locode: AESID — 24.53000° N, 54.40000° EMUSAFFAH — UN/Locode: AEAMF — 24.33506° N, 54.43968° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 9.05 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, General Cargo, Offshore, Pleasure Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.

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