Port of SAFANIYA

SASAF🇸🇦Saudi Arabia

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About Port of SAFANIYA

Safaniya is a port in Saudi Arabia. It serves the offshore oil fields of the Arabian Gulf. The port supports offshore oil and gas operations.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Arabian Gulf
Sub-area
Persian Gulf
Latitude
28.0674°
Longitude
48.7944°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SASAF
Country
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia
Time Zone
UTC+3

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of SAFANIYA?

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The approach to SAFANIYA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ra's al Mish'ab Lighthouse at 9 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Khafjī Range Front (25.2 NM NW), Khafjī Range Rear (25.2 NM NW), Ra's al Khair Range Front (37.2 NM SE), Ra's al Khair Range Rear (38.3 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of SAFANIYA on?

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

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

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You can track vessels near SAFANIYA (SASAF) 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 SAFANIYA?

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The Port of SAFANIYA is a port in SA. Its UN/LOCODE is SASAF — 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 SASAF 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 SAFANIYA?

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The Port of SAFANIYA 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.