Port of Bandar Abbas

The controlling depth at Bandar Abbas is 12.05 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 Bandar Abbas is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hormozgān Terminal Lighthouse at 8.2 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Bandar-e Shahīd Rajāī (9.7 NM WSW), Bandar-e Shahīd Rajāī (Shahid Rajaee) Entrance Range Front (11.3 NM WSW), Bandar-e Shahīd Rajāī (Shahid Rajaee) Entrance Range Rear (12.2 NM WSW), Jazīreh-ye Lārak (Larak Island) North (17.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

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The Port of Bandar Abbas is a port in IR. Its UN/LOCODE is IRBND — 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 Bandar Abbas 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.

BANDAR ABBAS (UN/Locode: IRBND), Iran (Islamic Republic of) is a seaport located at approximately 27.15296° N, 56.23988° E.

Coordinates: 27.15296° N, 56.23988° E. Nearby terminals/ports:HORMUZ — UN/Locode: IRHOR — 27.09340° N, 56.44535° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 12.05 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.