Port of Hodeidah

YEHOD🇾🇪Yemen

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About Port of Hodeidah

Also known as: Ahmadi, Ahmedi, Al Ahmadi, Al Hudaydah, Al Ḩudaydah, Aḩmadī

Hodeidah is Yemen's principal port on the Red Sea. It handles bulk carriers, container ships, general cargo, offshore vessels, Ro-Ro, and tankers.

Background
Hodeidah, also transliterated as Hodeda, Hodeida, Hudaida or al-Hudaydah, is the fourth-largest city in Yemen and its principal port on the Red Sea and it is the centre of Al Hudaydah Governorate. As of 2023, it had an estimated population of 735,000.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
79414 →
Wikidata
Q270041 →
Wikipedia
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Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
YEHOD
Country
🇾🇪Yemen
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Red Sea
Latitude
14.8399°
Longitude
42.9328°

Terminals

PORT OF HODEIDAH

YEMEN RED SEA PORTS CORPORATION (YRSPC)

Mina Street, Al Hudaydah, Yemen

english.yrspc.gov.ye →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Hodeidah is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jabal Yemen Lighthouse at 33.8 NM to the NW. Other aids include Zubair Islands (45.8 NM WNW), Abu Ail (46.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Hodeidah on?

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The Port of Hodeidah is situated on the Red Sea in YE. 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 Hodeidah?

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You can track vessels near Hodeidah (YEHOD) 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 Hodeidah?

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The Port of Hodeidah is a port in YE. Its UN/LOCODE is YEHOD — 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 YEHOD mean?

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The first two characters, YE, are the ISO country code for YE. 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 Hodeidah?

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The Port of Hodeidah 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.

What is the Port of Hodeidah?

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HUDAIDAH (UN/Locode: YEHOD), Yemen is a seaport located at approximately 14.83994° N, 42.93277° E.

Where is the Port of Hodeidah located?

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Coordinates: 14.83994° N, 42.93277° E. Nearby terminals/ports:RAS ISA TERMINAL — UN/Locode: YERAI — 15.13000° N, 42.60000° ESALEEF — UN/Locode: YESAL — 15.31722° N, 42.67485° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Hodeidah?

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

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Hodeidah?

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

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Hodeidah?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro and Tanker.