Port of Saleef Port

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About Port of Saleef Port

Saleef Port is a Yemeni seaport situated on the Red Sea coast. It handles bulk cargo, containers, gas, general cargo, and tankers. The port is equipped with facilities for tugs and drydocking.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
N

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
48152 →
GeoNames ID
8436910 →
Wikidata
Q20423437 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
YESAL
Country
🇾🇪Yemen
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
Red Sea
Latitude
15.3172°
Longitude
42.6748°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Saleef Port is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jabal Yemen Lighthouse at 5.6 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Zubair Islands (34.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Saleef Port on?

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The Port of Saleef Port 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 Saleef Port?

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You can track vessels near Saleef Port (YESAL) 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 Saleef Port?

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The Port of Saleef Port is a port in YE. Its UN/LOCODE is YESAL — 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 YESAL 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 Saleef Port?

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The Port of Saleef Port 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 Saleef Port?

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SALEEF (UN/Locode: YESAL), Yemen is a seaport located at approximately 15.31722° N, 42.67485° E.

Where is the Port of Saleef Port located?

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

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Saleef Port?

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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 Saleef Port?

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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 Saleef Port?

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