Port of NISHTUN

The controlling depth at NISHTUN is 5.05 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 NISHTUN is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Nishtun Port Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the ENE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of NISHTUN is situated on the Arabian 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.

You can track vessels near NISHTUN (YENIS) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of NISHTUN is a port in YE. Its UN/LOCODE is YENIS — 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, 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.

The Port of NISHTUN 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.

NISHTUN (UN/Locode: YENIS), Yemen is a seaport located at approximately 15.81984° N, 52.19660° E.

Coordinates: 15.81984° N, 52.19660° E.

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Depths: anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 3.4m - 4.6m and maximum draft approx. 5.05 m.

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

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

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