Gulf of Aden

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Contents 1 Gulf of Aden 1.1 Countries 1.2 Background 1.3 Passage Details 1.4 Timing 1.5 Radio Nets 1.6 Charts 1.7 Navigation 1.8 Weather 1.9 Security 1.10 Ports, Marinas, Anchorages 1.11 References 1.12 Forum Discussions 1.13 External Links 1.14 Personal Notes

Gulf of Aden

The Gulf of Aden is a vital waterway for shipping, especially for Persian Gulf oil, making it an integral waterway in the world economy. Approximately 11 percent of the world's seaborne petroleum passes through the Gulf of Aden on its way to the Suez Canal or to regional refineries. The main ports along the Gulf are Aden (in Yemen), Zeila, Berbera, and Bosaso in Somalia.

In earlier history, the city of Crater, located just east of the modern city of Aden, was an important port in regional trade. Crater was the principal harbor of the pre-Islamic kingdom of Awsan, and after its annexation by the kingdom of Saba at the end of the 5th century, the port of Crater played a significant role in connecting Africa with Arabia.

Also see the Passage - SE Asia to the Red Sea and the Red Sea

Countries

• Oman
• Somalia
• Yemen
• Djibouti

Background

General information about the passage?

Passage Details

East-West passage.

• The 1st waypoint is Salalah on the coast of Oman, 16° 57' North x 54° 00' East, where diesel can be purchased and where yachts congregate waiting to make up flotillas before proceeding into the Gulf of Aden.

• Passage:- Salalah to Djibouti
  • Leave Salalah - 16° 57' North x 54° 00' East
    
  • 130 nms to
    
    • 1st waypoint - 15° 00' North x 53° 00' East
      
  • 278 nms to
    
    • 2nd waypoint - 12° 30' North x 49° 00' East
      
  • 178 nms to
    
    • 3rd waypoint - 12° 00' North x 46° 00' East
      
  • 60nms to
    
    • 4th waypoint - 11° 45' North x 45° 00' East
      
  • 118 nms to
    
    • 5th waypoint - 11° 40' North x 43° 09' East
      
  • 7.5 nms to
    
    • 6th waypoint - 11° 37' North x 43° 07' East Djibouti Anchorage.

Total 771.5 Nautical Miles.

(If you don't want to go to Djibouti turn right for Aden, Yemen: 12°44'45.6" North x 44° 58'13" East before you get to the 4th waypoint.)

Minimum Lights during passage through a 3000 sq. nautical mile area bounded by the coordinates 13° 05' North <> 13° 55' North x 47° 45' East <> 48°45' East. The centre of this "Box" is at 13° 30' North x 48° 15' East, about 80nms South West of Al Mukalla - bearing from Al Mukalla 220° true.
Best is an all round white at cockpit level. ie. fishing boat lighting. (watch out for big ships, then decklevel Nav. Lights to emulate fishing boat)

West-East passage. (Describe this passage here)

Timing

• East-West passage.
  • (Best months for this passage?)
• West-East passage.
  • (Best months for this passage?)

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser'a Nets

Charts

List charts required

Navigation

Navigation issues?

Weather

General weather conditions?

Sources for weather information:

Security

Any security issues?

Ports, Marinas, Anchorages

• Salalah Oman

References

Publications, guides, etc.

Forum Discussions

Links to discussions on the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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