Djibouti · Africa · DJ DCT

Doraleh

Coastal (Natural) · Small harbour · Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
—
Anchorage depth
20 m
Berth depth
20 m
Tide range
2.8 m
Max vessel draught
18 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
11.603, 43.089

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Medium–jumbo (5,000 m³+)

    Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.