Port of AL SHUQAIQ

SAASQ🇸🇦Saudi Arabia

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About Port of AL SHUQAIQ

Also known as: Mina' ash Shuqayq, Mīnā’ ash Shuqayq, ميناء الشقيق

Al Shuqaiq Port is located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia. It serves as a general cargo and bulk handling facility. The port accommodates various vessel types and supports regional industrial activities.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7372252 →
Wikidata
Q32141837 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SAASQ
Country
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Red Sea
Body of Water
Red Sea
Latitude
17.6303°
Longitude
42.1003°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of AL SHUQAIQ?

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The approach to AL SHUQAIQ is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jīzān Commercial Port Range Rear Lighthouse at 24.6 NM to the SE. Other aids include Jīzān Commercial Port Range Front (24.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of AL SHUQAIQ on?

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The Port of AL SHUQAIQ is situated on the Red Sea in SA. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of AL SHUQAIQ?

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You can track vessels near AL SHUQAIQ (SAASQ) 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 AL SHUQAIQ?

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The Port of AL SHUQAIQ is a port in SA. Its UN/LOCODE is SAASQ — 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 SAASQ mean?

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The first two characters, SA, are the ISO country code for SA. 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 AL SHUQAIQ?

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The Port of AL SHUQAIQ 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.