Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Port of Perim Island

YEPRM🇾🇪Yemen

Port Location

About Port of Perim Island

Also known as: Perim Harbour

Perim Island is a Yemeni harbor situated in the Strait of Mandeb, controlling the southern entrance to the Red Sea. Historically, it has handled general cargo and tanker vessels. The island's location divides the strait into two channels.

Background
Perim, also called Mayyun in Arabic, is a Yemeni volcanic island in the Strait of Mandeb at the south entrance into the Red Sea, off the south-west coast of Yemen. It administratively belongs to Dhubab District or Bab al-Mandab District, Taiz Governorate. The island of Perim divides the strait of Mandeb into two channels.

Current Conditions

Loading current conditions…

Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
YE-TA
Latitude
12.6500°
Longitude
43.4167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
YEPRM
Country
🇾🇪Yemen
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
72098 →
Wikidata
Q1160017 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track ships at the Port of Perim Island in real time

Live AIS positions, arrivals, and departures at YEPRM — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsArrival alertsVoyage history
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Perim Island?+
The approach to Perim Island is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Perim HigH Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Balfe Point (1.8 NM WNW), Ra'S Fatuma (39.6 NM NW), Ras Bir (40.3 NM S), Obock Range Front (40.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Perim Island?+
The Port of Perim Island is located within the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — the strategic passage connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Perim Island?+
You can track vessels near Perim Island (YEPRM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for YEPRM on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Perim Island?+
The Port of Perim Island 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 Perim Island?+
PERIM ISLAND (UN/Locode: YEPRM), Yemen is a seaport located at approximately 12.65000° N, 43.42000° E.
Where is the Port of Perim Island located?+
Coordinates: 12.65000° N, 43.42000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MOKHA — UN/Locode: YEMOK — 13.32148° N, 43.23532° EASSAB — UN/Locode: ERASA — 12.99545° N, 42.74120° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Perim Island?+
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 Perim Island?+
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 Perim Island?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Tanker.