Port of Sitrah
Sitrah is an open-roadstead anchorage in Bahrain, registered under the UN/LOCODE code BHSIT.
This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.
Port characteristics
- Size / type
- Medium, Open roadstead
- Shelter
- Fair
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by tide, other factors
- Overhead limitations
- Bridges or power cables present
- Charted depths
- Channel14.0–15.2 m (46–51 ft)
- Anchorage14.0–15.2 m (46–51 ft)
- Cargo pier14.0–15.2 m (46–51 ft)
- Oil/LNG terminal14.0–15.2 m (46–51 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (14.0–15.2 m (46–51 ft))
- Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (14.0–15.2 m (46–51 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 2 m
- Max. vessel size
- Up to 152 m (500 ft) length
- Also noted
- good holding ground; turning area available
Facilities and services
The port is a first port of entry and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory, available, and advisable. Salvage and assist tugs are available. Pratique and a deratting certificate are available. Communications include telegraph, radio, radiotelephone, air, and rail. Cargo can be worked at wharves and anchor.
The port offers medical facilities and garbage disposal. Fixed, mobile, and floating cranes are available, with lift capacity of up to 24 tons. Available services include electrical repair. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, fuel oil, diesel oil, deck supplies, and engine supplies.
Repair capability is rated limited and there is a large drydock.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 48320, Pub. 172. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.