Port of Samarra'

IQSAM🇮🇶Iraq

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About Port of Samarra'

Also known as: Nahr al `Abbas, Nahr al ‘Abbās, نهر العباس

Samarra is a canal port situated on the Tigris River in Iraq. It serves as a transit point for goods along the waterway.

Background
Samarra is a city in Iraq. It stands on the east bank of the Tigris in the Saladin Governorate, 125 kilometers (78 mi) north of Baghdad. The modern city of Samarra was founded in 836 by the Abbasid caliph al-Mu'tasim as a new administrative capital and military base. In 2003 the city had an estimated population of 348,700. During the Iraqi Civil War (2006–2008), Samarra was in the "Sunni Triangle" of resistance.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
68m

Region

Subdivision
IQ-SD
Latitude
34.2000°
Longitude
43.8667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
IQSAM
Country
🇮🇶Iraq
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6783106 →
Wikidata
Q170047 →
Wikipedia
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How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Samarra'?

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You can track vessels near Samarra' (IQSAM) 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 Samarra'?

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The Port of Samarra' is a port in IQ. Its UN/LOCODE is IQSAM — 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 IQSAM mean?

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The first two characters, IQ, are the ISO country code for IQ. 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 Samarra'?

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The Port of Samarra' operates in the UTC+3 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.