Port of Ras Isa Terminal

The approach to Ras Isa Terminal is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jabal Yemen Lighthouse at 3 NM to the NW. Other aids include Zubair Islands (29.7 NM WSW), Jabal Al-Tayr (48.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Ras Isa Terminal 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.

You can track vessels near Ras Isa Terminal (YERAI) 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 YERAI on the live map.

The Port of Ras Isa Terminal 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.

RAS ISA TERMINAL (UN/Locode: YERAI), Yemen is a seaport located at approximately 15.13000° N, 42.60000° E.

Coordinates: 15.13000° N, 42.60000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SALEEF — UN/Locode: YESAL — 15.31722° N, 42.67485° EHUDAIDAH — UN/Locode: YEHOD — 14.83994° N, 42.93277° E

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; 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: 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.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier and Tanker.