Port of Khorramshahr

The controlling depth at Khorramshahr is 4 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 Port of Khorramshahr 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 Khorramshahr is a port in IR. Its UN/LOCODE is IRKHO — 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 Khorramshahr 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.

KHORRAMSHAHR (UN/Locode: IRKHO), Iran (Islamic Republic of) is a seaport located at approximately 30.43200° N, 48.18716° E.

Coordinates: 30.43200° N, 48.18716° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ABADAN — UN/Locode: IRABD — 30.33673° N, 48.27041° EABU FULUS — UN/Locode: IQALF — 30.45744° N, 48.02388° EBASRAH — UN/Locode: IQBSR — 30.54325° N, 47.80325° E

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 4 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

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

Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo, Offshore, Pleasure Craft and Tanker.