Port of DHIBA is strategically located at the north end of the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia at

Latitude 27° 33' N

Longitude 35° 31' E

(Time Zone of UTC + 3 hours.)

It is a natural harbor protected on all three sides by hills. This port has vast hinterland on the inland frontier up to the Northeast coast of Saudi Arabia and extends up to the Mediterranean Sea on the maritime front. It is nearest Saudi’s port to the Suez Canal and other Egyptian ports.

The distance between Dhiba Port and Suez Canal is 253 nautical miles. The Vessel takes approximately 17 Hours, with average speed 12kts. to reach Suez Canal from Dhiba port. It is the last Saudi’s port developed to serve the north West provinces of the kingdom.

Dhiba Sea Port Services

Berths:

Total Number of berths. 3.

Berth No. 3

Type RORO

Length 200 m

Draft 10 m

Length of Ramp 30 m

Berth No. 2

Type LOLO (General Cargo)

Length 200 m

Draft 10 m

Berth No. 1

Type LOLO (Livestock)

Length 200 m

Draft 10 m

Storage Area

Full Covered Storage Area 6000 m²

Top Covered Storage Area 6000 m²

Uncovered Storage Area 150000 m²

Working Hours:

24 Hours.

Navigation:

Approaches to the Port:

1. Northern approach:

All vessels which are coming from North or North West can approach to Duba port between Duba Port cardinal buoy (27° 34.80’ N) & (35° 26.00’ E), And Duba south cardinal buoy (27° 36.25’ N) & (35° 23.80’ E).

2. Southern approach:

All vessels which are coming from South, West and South-West, can approach to Duba port between Marash South cardinal buoy (27° 30.50’ N) & (35° 26.60’ E), and Al-Sajdah West cardinal buoy (27° 26.18’ N) & (35° 31.08’ E).

Pilotage:

Compulsory for all vessel above 150 NRT. Pilot boards in position (27° 34.22 N) & (35° 29.65 E)

Channel:

Length : 1482 m (0.8 nautical miles)

Width : 95 m

Depth : 11 m

Port Authority Chart no : 24, 124

Admiralty Chart No : 8

Wind and Sea:

Wind : North, North - East

Sea : Normal

VHF

Channel 16 (Dhiba Port Control)

Channel 13 (Dhiba Port Pilot)

Restrictions:

All vessels must have a Saudi shipping agent before entering Saudi territorial waters.

Medical:

Government clinic is available for 24 hours.

Master to advise by radio prior if medical attendance required on board.

Fresh Water:

Berth supply by shore installations, otherwise by barge.

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