Saudi Arabia · Asia · SA YBI
Yanbu
Coastal (Breakwater) · Very Small harbour · Red Sea; Indian Ocean
Port information
- Channel depth
- 14 m
- Anchorage depth
- —
- Berth depth
- 12 m
- Tide range
- 0.8 m
- Max vessel draught
- 11.1 m
- Water
- salt
- Likely soil (estimate)
- Sand, Silt / mud
- Position
- 24.083, 38.050
Dredgers that can do the job here
- TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Small–medium (1,000–5,000 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.