Port of ABU MUSA

The approach to ABU MUSA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Abū Mūsá Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the N. Other aids include Abu Musa (1.4 NM NE), Jazīreh-ye Tonb-e Kūchek (23.4 NM NNE), Lesser Tunb Island (23.6 NM NNE), Sirri Island (25 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of ABU MUSA 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 ABU MUSA (IRAEU) 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 ABU MUSA is a port in IR. Its UN/LOCODE is IRAEU — 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, IR, are the ISO country code for IR. 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 ABU MUSA operates in the UTC+3:30 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.