Ras Tanura

Crude export port · Saudi Arabia

UN/LOCODE: SARTA
Position: 26.63° N, 50.17° E
Largest tanker: 750,000 t deadweight, the highest berth limit on file

Price a cargo from Ras Tanura Price a cargo to Ras Tanura

Sea distances to trading hubs

Hub	Nautical miles	Via
Rotterdam	6,537	Bab el-Mandeb, Strait of Gibraltar, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal
Houston	9,930	Bab el-Mandeb, Strait of Gibraltar, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal
Santos	8,514	Strait of Hormuz, Cape of Good Hope
Fujairah	487	Strait of Hormuz
Singapore (Pulau Bukom)	3,761	Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz
Ningbo	5,868	Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz

Shortest sea route, computed with searoute on the MARNET shipping lane graph; within about 2 % of official tables on the main corridors.

Terminals and berths

Ras Tanura Terminal - Sea Island

Limit	Value	Applies to	Data quality
Operator	Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco)		A
Note	Complex of three Sea Islands ~1 mile NE of North Pier; Sea Island #1 isolated/abandoned in place; crude grades available at Ras Tanura Terminal: Arabian Extra Light, Arabian Light, Arabian Medium, Arabian Medium (BANACO), Arabian Heavy, gas condensate		A
Berths	6 berths	berths 15-20 listed in Annex 1	A
Loading rate	15,000 bbl/h	minimum topping-off rate, 'normally', to be confirmed in ship/shore pre-operation agreement	A
Depth	26.5 m	Berth 15	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Berth 15 · ship's head North (normal heading)	A
Max sailing draught	19.5 m	Berth 15 · ship's head South (exception, Harbour Master permission)	A
Min deadweight	60,000 t	Berth 15	A
Max deadweight	300,000 t	Berth 15	A
Max displacement	150,000 t	Berth 15 · max arrival displacement	A
Max length	427.1 m	Berth 15	A
Depth	26.5 m	Berth 16	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Berth 16 · ship's head North (normal heading)	A
Max sailing draught	17 m	Berth 16 · ship's head South (exception, Harbour Master permission)	A
Min deadweight	60,000 t	Berth 16	A
Max deadweight	220,000 t	Berth 16	A
Max displacement	90,000 t	Berth 16 · max arrival displacement	A
Max length	427.1 m	Berth 16	A
Depth	25.5 m	Berth 17	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Berth 17 · ship's head North (normal heading)	A
Max sailing draught	19.5 m	Berth 17 · ship's head South (exception, Harbour Master permission)	A
Min deadweight	90,000 t	Berth 17	A
Max deadweight	327,000 t	Berth 17	A
Max displacement	150,000 t	Berth 17 · max arrival displacement	A
Max length	420.6 m	Berth 17	A
Depth	26.5 m	Berth 18	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Berth 18 · ship's head North (normal heading)	A
Min deadweight	90,000 t	Berth 18	A
Max deadweight	327,000 t	Berth 18	A
Max displacement	150,000 t	Berth 18 · max arrival displacement	A
Max length	420.6 m	Berth 18	A
Depth	27 m	Berth 19	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Berth 19 · ship's head North (normal heading)	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	Berth 19	A
Max deadweight	500000+ t	Berth 19	A
Max length	533.4 m	Berth 19	A
Depth	27 m	Berth 20	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Berth 20 · ship's head North (normal heading)	A
Max sailing draught	19.5 m	Berth 20 · ship's head South (exception, Harbour Master permission)	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	Berth 20	A
Max deadweight	500000+ t	Berth 20	A
Max length	533.4 m	Berth 20	A
Note	64 m	Berth 15 · minimum forward parallel body length	A
Note	167.5 m	Berth 17 · manifold not at mid-length; max distance stern to manifold	A

Sources: Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) ch.3 Ras Tanura Port / Ras Tanura Terminal; Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) Annex 1 Universal Berth Parameters

Ras Tanura Terminal - North Pier

Limit	Value	Applies to	Data quality
Note	Six berths (6-11); 'Only products are available at the North Pier' (no crude)		A

Sources: Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) ch.3 Ras Tanura Port / Ras Tanura Terminal

Ras Tanura Terminal - South Pier

Limit	Value	Applies to	Data quality
Note	South 'T' Pier berths 1-4 mothballed		A

Sources: Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) ch.3 Ras Tanura Port / Ras Tanura Terminal

Ras Tanura Terminal - North Pier (products only)

Limit	Value	Applies to	Data quality
Depth	13.6 m	Berth 6	A
Max arrival draught	12.6 m	Berth 6	A
Max sailing draught	12.6 m	Berth 6	A
Min deadweight	16,000 t	Berth 6	A
Max deadweight	70,000 t	Berth 6	A
Max length	257 m	Berth 6	A
Depth	12 m	Berth 7	A
Max arrival draught	8.84 m	Berth 7	A
Max sailing draught	11 m	Berth 7	A
Max deadweight	60,000 t	Berth 7	A
Max length	183 m	Berth 7	A
Depth	14.1 m	Berth 8	A
Max arrival draught	13.1 m	Berth 8	A
Max sailing draught	13.1 m	Berth 8	A
Min deadweight	16,000 t	Berth 8	A
Max deadweight	115,000 t	Berth 8	A
Max length	233 m	Berth 8	A
Depth	13.6 m	Berth 9	A
Max arrival draught	8.84 m	Berth 9	A
Max sailing draught	11.8 m	Berth 9	A
Max deadweight	90,000 t	Berth 9	A
Max length	238 m	Berth 9	A
Depth	15.1 m	Berth 10	A
Max arrival draught	14.1 m	Berth 10	A
Max sailing draught	14.1 m	Berth 10	A
Min deadweight	16,000 t	Berth 10	A
Max deadweight	135,000 t	Berth 10	A
Max length	380.8 m	Berth 10	A
Depth	13.6 m	Berth 11	A
Max arrival draught	8.84 m	Berth 11	A
Max sailing draught	12.6 m	Berth 11	A
Max deadweight	95,000 t	Berth 11	A
Max length	380.8 m	Berth 11	A

Sources: Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) Annex 1 Universal Berth Parameters

Ras Tanura approach channels

Limit	Value	Applies to	Data quality
Max arrival draught	16.3 m	Arrival Channel · 16.3 m plus rise of tide, up to absolute max 18.0 m (Sea Island arrivals)	A
Max arrival draught	18 m	Arrival Channel · absolute maximum including tide	A
Max sailing draught	19.5 m	Deep Water Departure Channel · 19.5 m plus height of tide above LAT; min UKC 1.50 m	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Deep Water Departure Channel · absolute maximum including tide	A
Depth	21 m	Deep Water Departure Channel · clear swept depth	A
Note	1.5 m	Deep Water Departure Channel · minimum under-keel clearance in departure channel	A
Max sailing draught	10.67 m	East Channel · East Channel: max draft 10.67 m and/or LOA not exceeding 244 m	A
Max length	244 m	East Channel	A
Note	17 m	Sea Island south passage · max draft passing south of Sea Island; vessels >17.0 m draft berth on east-side berths only	A

Sources: Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) Annex 1 Universal Berth Parameters; Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) ch.3 Ras Tanura Port / Ras Tanura Terminal

Juaymah Crude (SPM) Terminal

Limit	Value	Applies to	Data quality
Operator	Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco)		A
Berths	6 SPMs	six SPM buoys (31-36) 1-4 miles NE of oil platform; ~7 miles offshore	A
Loading rate	130,000 bbl/h	maximum crude loading rate (20-inch hoses)	A
Loading rate	110,000 bbl/h	maximum crude loading rate with 16-inch hoses	A
Loading rate	25,000 bbl/h	minimum cargo load / topping-off rate	A
Loading rate	5,000 bbl/h	maximum bunker loading rate	A
Depth	32.1 m	SPM 31	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	SPM 31 · absolute max; >21.3 m requires special routing (Arrival Channel max 21.3 m normal ops)	A
Max sailing draught	26 m	SPM 31	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	SPM 31	A
Max deadweight	500,000 t	SPM 31	A
Note	CALM; hose string length 335 m; crude connections 16/20 in, bunker 12 in	SPM 31	A
Depth	33.8 m	SPM 32	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	SPM 32 · absolute max; >21.3 m requires special routing (Arrival Channel max 21.3 m normal ops)	A
Max sailing draught	26 m	SPM 32	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	SPM 32	A
Max deadweight	500,000 t	SPM 32	A
Note	CALM; hose string length 335 m; crude connections 16/20 in, bunker 12 in	SPM 32	A
Depth	34 m	SPM 33	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	SPM 33 · absolute max; >21.3 m requires special routing (Arrival Channel max 21.3 m normal ops)	A
Max sailing draught	26 m	SPM 33	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	SPM 33	A
Max deadweight	500,000 t	SPM 33	A
Note	CALM; hose string length 335 m; crude connections 16/20 in, bunker 12 in	SPM 33	A
Depth	35 m	SPM 34	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	SPM 34 · absolute max; >21.3 m requires special routing (Arrival Channel max 21.3 m normal ops)	A
Max sailing draught	26 m	SPM 34	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	SPM 34	A
Max deadweight	750,000 t	SPM 34	A
Note	SALM; hose string length 335 m; crude connections 16/20 in, bunker 12 in	SPM 34	A
Depth	32 m	SPM 35	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	SPM 35 · absolute max; >21.3 m requires special routing (Arrival Channel max 21.3 m normal ops)	A
Max sailing draught	26 m	SPM 35	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	SPM 35	A
Max deadweight	750,000 t	SPM 35	A
Note	SALM; hose string length 335 m; crude connections 16/20 in, bunker 12 in	SPM 35	A
Depth	36 m	SPM 36	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	SPM 36 · absolute max; >21.3 m requires special routing (Arrival Channel max 21.3 m normal ops)	A
Max sailing draught	26 m	SPM 36	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	SPM 36	A
Max deadweight	500,000 t	SPM 36	A
Note	CALM; hose string length 335 m; crude connections 16/20 in, bunker 12 in	SPM 36	A
Max arrival draught	21.3 m	Arrival Channel · normal operations	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	Arrival Channel · special operations (e.g. discharging at Juaymah) with special routing; enter restricted area on rising tide only	A
Note	2 m	minimum under-keel clearance at all times to/from berths	A
Note	0.7 % of LOA	max trim by stern during berthing; propellers immersed	A
Note	pilotage fee USD 0.129 per GT USD/GT	fee category G, summer DWT All; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilot transfer fee USD 5398 per visit USD	fee category G, summer DWT All; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	tug boats fee USD 17605 per visit USD	fee category G, summer DWT All; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	mooring boats fee USD 38251 per visit (SPM only) USD	fee category G, summer DWT All; per visit; excl. VAT	A

Sources: Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) ch.4 Juaymah Crude (SPM) Terminal; Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) Annex 1 Universal Berth Parameters; Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) Annex 2 Ship Assistance Fees (tables accurate as of 2025-07-01)

Ras Tanura Terminal (North Pier & Sea Island)

Limit	Value	Applies to	Data quality
Note	pilotage fee USD 0.05 per GT USD/GT	fee category A, summer DWT 0-10,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilot transfer fee USD 2966 per visit USD	fee category A, summer DWT 0-10,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	tug boats fee USD 3409 per visit USD	fee category A, summer DWT 0-10,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilotage fee USD 0.091 per GT USD/GT	fee category B, summer DWT 10,001-80,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilot transfer fee USD 5398 per visit USD	fee category B, summer DWT 10,001-80,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	tug boats fee USD 16267 per visit USD	fee category B, summer DWT 10,001-80,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilotage fee USD 0.091 per GT USD/GT	fee category C, summer DWT 80,001-130,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilot transfer fee USD 5398 per visit USD	fee category C, summer DWT 80,001-130,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	tug boats fee USD 30012 per visit USD	fee category C, summer DWT 80,001-130,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilotage fee USD 0.091 per GT USD/GT	fee category D, summer DWT 130,001-200,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilot transfer fee USD 5398 per visit USD	fee category D, summer DWT 130,001-200,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	tug boats fee USD 47353 per visit USD	fee category D, summer DWT 130,001-200,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilotage fee USD 0.129 per GT USD/GT	fee category E, summer DWT 200,001 and higher; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilot transfer fee USD 5398 per visit USD	fee category E, summer DWT 200,001 and higher; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	tug boats fee USD 55856 per visit USD	fee category E, summer DWT 200,001 and higher; per visit; excl. VAT	A

Sources: Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) Annex 2 Ship Assistance Fees (tables accurate as of 2025-07-01)

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Sea distances to trading hubs

Hub	Nautical miles	Via
Rotterdam	6,537	Bab el-Mandeb, Strait of Gibraltar, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal
Houston	9,930	Bab el-Mandeb, Strait of Gibraltar, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal
Santos	8,514	Strait of Hormuz, Cape of Good Hope
Fujairah	487	Strait of Hormuz
Singapore (Pulau Bukom)	3,761	Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz
Ningbo	5,868	Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz

Shortest sea route, computed with searoute on the MARNET shipping lane graph; within about 2 % of official tables on the main corridors.

Terminals and berths

Ras Tanura Terminal - Sea Island

Limit	Value	Applies to	Data quality
Operator	Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco)		A
Note	Complex of three Sea Islands ~1 mile NE of North Pier; Sea Island #1 isolated/abandoned in place; crude grades available at Ras Tanura Terminal: Arabian Extra Light, Arabian Light, Arabian Medium, Arabian Medium (BANACO), Arabian Heavy, gas condensate		A
Berths	6 berths	berths 15-20 listed in Annex 1	A
Loading rate	15,000 bbl/h	minimum topping-off rate, 'normally', to be confirmed in ship/shore pre-operation agreement	A
Depth	26.5 m	Berth 15	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Berth 15 · ship's head North (normal heading)	A
Max sailing draught	19.5 m	Berth 15 · ship's head South (exception, Harbour Master permission)	A
Min deadweight	60,000 t	Berth 15	A
Max deadweight	300,000 t	Berth 15	A
Max displacement	150,000 t	Berth 15 · max arrival displacement	A
Max length	427.1 m	Berth 15	A
Depth	26.5 m	Berth 16	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Berth 16 · ship's head North (normal heading)	A
Max sailing draught	17 m	Berth 16 · ship's head South (exception, Harbour Master permission)	A
Min deadweight	60,000 t	Berth 16	A
Max deadweight	220,000 t	Berth 16	A
Max displacement	90,000 t	Berth 16 · max arrival displacement	A
Max length	427.1 m	Berth 16	A
Depth	25.5 m	Berth 17	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Berth 17 · ship's head North (normal heading)	A
Max sailing draught	19.5 m	Berth 17 · ship's head South (exception, Harbour Master permission)	A
Min deadweight	90,000 t	Berth 17	A
Max deadweight	327,000 t	Berth 17	A
Max displacement	150,000 t	Berth 17 · max arrival displacement	A
Max length	420.6 m	Berth 17	A
Depth	26.5 m	Berth 18	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Berth 18 · ship's head North (normal heading)	A
Min deadweight	90,000 t	Berth 18	A
Max deadweight	327,000 t	Berth 18	A
Max displacement	150,000 t	Berth 18 · max arrival displacement	A
Max length	420.6 m	Berth 18	A
Depth	27 m	Berth 19	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Berth 19 · ship's head North (normal heading)	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	Berth 19	A
Max deadweight	500000+ t	Berth 19	A
Max length	533.4 m	Berth 19	A
Depth	27 m	Berth 20	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Berth 20 · ship's head North (normal heading)	A
Max sailing draught	19.5 m	Berth 20 · ship's head South (exception, Harbour Master permission)	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	Berth 20	A
Max deadweight	500000+ t	Berth 20	A
Max length	533.4 m	Berth 20	A
Note	64 m	Berth 15 · minimum forward parallel body length	A
Note	167.5 m	Berth 17 · manifold not at mid-length; max distance stern to manifold	A

Sources: Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) ch.3 Ras Tanura Port / Ras Tanura Terminal; Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) Annex 1 Universal Berth Parameters

Ras Tanura Terminal - North Pier

Limit	Value	Applies to	Data quality
Note	Six berths (6-11); 'Only products are available at the North Pier' (no crude)		A

Sources: Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) ch.3 Ras Tanura Port / Ras Tanura Terminal

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South 'T' Pier berths 1-4 mothballed

Ras Tanura Terminal - North Pier (products only)

Limit	Value	Applies to	Data quality
Depth	13.6 m	Berth 6	A
Max arrival draught	12.6 m	Berth 6	A
Max sailing draught	12.6 m	Berth 6	A
Min deadweight	16,000 t	Berth 6	A
Max deadweight	70,000 t	Berth 6	A
Max length	257 m	Berth 6	A
Depth	12 m	Berth 7	A
Max arrival draught	8.84 m	Berth 7	A
Max sailing draught	11 m	Berth 7	A
Max deadweight	60,000 t	Berth 7	A
Max length	183 m	Berth 7	A
Depth	14.1 m	Berth 8	A
Max arrival draught	13.1 m	Berth 8	A
Max sailing draught	13.1 m	Berth 8	A
Min deadweight	16,000 t	Berth 8	A
Max deadweight	115,000 t	Berth 8	A
Max length	233 m	Berth 8	A
Depth	13.6 m	Berth 9	A
Max arrival draught	8.84 m	Berth 9	A
Max sailing draught	11.8 m	Berth 9	A
Max deadweight	90,000 t	Berth 9	A
Max length	238 m	Berth 9	A
Depth	15.1 m	Berth 10	A
Max arrival draught	14.1 m	Berth 10	A
Max sailing draught	14.1 m	Berth 10	A
Min deadweight	16,000 t	Berth 10	A
Max deadweight	135,000 t	Berth 10	A
Max length	380.8 m	Berth 10	A
Depth	13.6 m	Berth 11	A
Max arrival draught	8.84 m	Berth 11	A
Max sailing draught	12.6 m	Berth 11	A
Max deadweight	95,000 t	Berth 11	A
Max length	380.8 m	Berth 11	A

Sources: Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) Annex 1 Universal Berth Parameters

Ras Tanura approach channels

Limit	Value	Applies to	Data quality
Max arrival draught	16.3 m	Arrival Channel · 16.3 m plus rise of tide, up to absolute max 18.0 m (Sea Island arrivals)	A
Max arrival draught	18 m	Arrival Channel · absolute maximum including tide	A
Max sailing draught	19.5 m	Deep Water Departure Channel · 19.5 m plus height of tide above LAT; min UKC 1.50 m	A
Max sailing draught	21 m	Deep Water Departure Channel · absolute maximum including tide	A
Depth	21 m	Deep Water Departure Channel · clear swept depth	A
Note	1.5 m	Deep Water Departure Channel · minimum under-keel clearance in departure channel	A
Max sailing draught	10.67 m	East Channel · East Channel: max draft 10.67 m and/or LOA not exceeding 244 m	A
Max length	244 m	East Channel	A
Note	17 m	Sea Island south passage · max draft passing south of Sea Island; vessels >17.0 m draft berth on east-side berths only	A

Sources: Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) Annex 1 Universal Berth Parameters; Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) ch.3 Ras Tanura Port / Ras Tanura Terminal

Juaymah Crude (SPM) Terminal

Limit	Value	Applies to	Data quality
Operator	Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco)		A
Berths	6 SPMs	six SPM buoys (31-36) 1-4 miles NE of oil platform; ~7 miles offshore	A
Loading rate	130,000 bbl/h	maximum crude loading rate (20-inch hoses)	A
Loading rate	110,000 bbl/h	maximum crude loading rate with 16-inch hoses	A
Loading rate	25,000 bbl/h	minimum cargo load / topping-off rate	A
Loading rate	5,000 bbl/h	maximum bunker loading rate	A
Depth	32.1 m	SPM 31	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	SPM 31 · absolute max; >21.3 m requires special routing (Arrival Channel max 21.3 m normal ops)	A
Max sailing draught	26 m	SPM 31	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	SPM 31	A
Max deadweight	500,000 t	SPM 31	A
Note	CALM; hose string length 335 m; crude connections 16/20 in, bunker 12 in	SPM 31	A
Depth	33.8 m	SPM 32	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	SPM 32 · absolute max; >21.3 m requires special routing (Arrival Channel max 21.3 m normal ops)	A
Max sailing draught	26 m	SPM 32	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	SPM 32	A
Max deadweight	500,000 t	SPM 32	A
Note	CALM; hose string length 335 m; crude connections 16/20 in, bunker 12 in	SPM 32	A
Depth	34 m	SPM 33	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	SPM 33 · absolute max; >21.3 m requires special routing (Arrival Channel max 21.3 m normal ops)	A
Max sailing draught	26 m	SPM 33	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	SPM 33	A
Max deadweight	500,000 t	SPM 33	A
Note	CALM; hose string length 335 m; crude connections 16/20 in, bunker 12 in	SPM 33	A
Depth	35 m	SPM 34	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	SPM 34 · absolute max; >21.3 m requires special routing (Arrival Channel max 21.3 m normal ops)	A
Max sailing draught	26 m	SPM 34	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	SPM 34	A
Max deadweight	750,000 t	SPM 34	A
Note	SALM; hose string length 335 m; crude connections 16/20 in, bunker 12 in	SPM 34	A
Depth	32 m	SPM 35	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	SPM 35 · absolute max; >21.3 m requires special routing (Arrival Channel max 21.3 m normal ops)	A
Max sailing draught	26 m	SPM 35	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	SPM 35	A
Max deadweight	750,000 t	SPM 35	A
Note	SALM; hose string length 335 m; crude connections 16/20 in, bunker 12 in	SPM 35	A
Depth	36 m	SPM 36	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	SPM 36 · absolute max; >21.3 m requires special routing (Arrival Channel max 21.3 m normal ops)	A
Max sailing draught	26 m	SPM 36	A
Min deadweight	150,000 t	SPM 36	A
Max deadweight	500,000 t	SPM 36	A
Note	CALM; hose string length 335 m; crude connections 16/20 in, bunker 12 in	SPM 36	A
Max arrival draught	21.3 m	Arrival Channel · normal operations	A
Max arrival draught	26 m	Arrival Channel · special operations (e.g. discharging at Juaymah) with special routing; enter restricted area on rising tide only	A
Note	2 m	minimum under-keel clearance at all times to/from berths	A
Note	0.7 % of LOA	max trim by stern during berthing; propellers immersed	A
Note	pilotage fee USD 0.129 per GT USD/GT	fee category G, summer DWT All; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilot transfer fee USD 5398 per visit USD	fee category G, summer DWT All; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	tug boats fee USD 17605 per visit USD	fee category G, summer DWT All; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	mooring boats fee USD 38251 per visit (SPM only) USD	fee category G, summer DWT All; per visit; excl. VAT	A

Ras Tanura Terminal (North Pier & Sea Island)

Limit	Value	Applies to	Data quality
Note	pilotage fee USD 0.05 per GT USD/GT	fee category A, summer DWT 0-10,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilot transfer fee USD 2966 per visit USD	fee category A, summer DWT 0-10,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	tug boats fee USD 3409 per visit USD	fee category A, summer DWT 0-10,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilotage fee USD 0.091 per GT USD/GT	fee category B, summer DWT 10,001-80,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilot transfer fee USD 5398 per visit USD	fee category B, summer DWT 10,001-80,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	tug boats fee USD 16267 per visit USD	fee category B, summer DWT 10,001-80,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilotage fee USD 0.091 per GT USD/GT	fee category C, summer DWT 80,001-130,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilot transfer fee USD 5398 per visit USD	fee category C, summer DWT 80,001-130,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	tug boats fee USD 30012 per visit USD	fee category C, summer DWT 80,001-130,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilotage fee USD 0.091 per GT USD/GT	fee category D, summer DWT 130,001-200,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilot transfer fee USD 5398 per visit USD	fee category D, summer DWT 130,001-200,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	tug boats fee USD 47353 per visit USD	fee category D, summer DWT 130,001-200,000; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilotage fee USD 0.129 per GT USD/GT	fee category E, summer DWT 200,001 and higher; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	pilot transfer fee USD 5398 per visit USD	fee category E, summer DWT 200,001 and higher; per visit; excl. VAT	A
Note	tug boats fee USD 55856 per visit USD	fee category E, summer DWT 200,001 and higher; per visit; excl. VAT	A

Sources: Saudi Aramco Ports & Terminals (July 2025 ed.) Annex 2 Ship Assistance Fees (tables accurate as of 2025-07-01)