Marine Forwarding

Port guide

Al Fujayrah, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates · 25.17° N, 56.37° E · Also listed as Fujayrah Harbor

The World Port Index classes Al Fujayrah as a coastal harbor sheltered by breakwaters on the Gulf of Oman. It records a channel depth of 15 m and a cargo pier depth of 15 m. Norfolk is 11,520 km away in a straight line.

11,520 km from Norfolk, Virginia, in a straight line.
Channel depth
15 m
Cargo pier depth
15 m
Max vessel length
344 m
From Norfolk
11,520 kmGreat-circle distance
Nearest port guide
Khawr Fakkan20 km away

Depths and vessel limits

The index sets a maximum vessel length of 344 m and a maximum draft of 22.5 m.

Channel depth
15 m
Anchorage depth
23.2 m
Cargo pier depth
15 m
Oil terminal depth
18 m
Tidal range
2 m
Entrance width
440 m
Maximum vessel length
344 m
Maximum vessel beam
60 m
Maximum vessel draft
22.5 m
Offshore maximum vessel length
340 m
Offshore maximum vessel draft
21.5 m

As recorded in the World Port Index. Gauges run from 0 to 25 m. Confirm current depths and limits with the port before you fix a vessel.

Facilities on record

Arrival and entry

Pilotage is compulsory.

Pilotage compulsory
Yes
Pilotage available
Yes
Tug assistance
Yes
Arrival notice (ETA message) required
Yes
Shelter afforded
Fair
Entrance restricted by tide
Yes
Entrance restricted by ice
No
Overhead limits
Yes

Cargo handling

Cargo facilities on record: container, ro-ro, breakbulk, solid bulk and liquid bulk. The heaviest lift class recorded is 25 to 49 tons.

Container
Yes
Ro-ro
Yes
Breakbulk
Yes
Solid bulk
Yes
Liquid bulk
Yes
Oil terminal
Yes
Wharves
Yes
Anchorage
Yes
Mobile cranes
Yes
Floating cranes
Yes
Lifts of 25 to 49 tons
Yes
Lifts up to 24 tons
Yes

Services and supplies

Repair capability is rated limited.

Repairs
Limited
Electrical repair
Yes
Fuel oil
Yes
Diesel oil
Yes
Potable water
Yes
Provisions
Yes
Medical facilities
Yes
Garbage disposal
Yes
Dirty ballast disposal
Yes
Airport
Yes

US trade with the United Arab Emirates

US exports, 2025
$31.4BLed by aircraft and spacecraft
US imports, 2025
$7.7BLed by aluminum

Top goods, trade terms and port guides for the United Arab Emirates

Other ports in the United Arab Emirates

The nearest is Khawr Fakkan, 20 km away in a straight line.

Sources

  • US trade figures: US Census Bureau, International Trade API, HS2 total exports and general imports for calendar 2024 and 2025, retrieved November 4, 2026.
  • Port data: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, World Port Index (Pub 150), from NGA's UpdatedPub150.csv as captured by the Internet Archive on September 29, 2026.
  • Distances are great-circle distances computed from World Port Index coordinates, not sailing distances.
  • Map: Natural Earth 1:110m land, public domain.