Port of Socotra
Port in Yemen
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The Port of Socotra is a port in Yemen. It is located in Socotra Governorate.[1]
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| Country |  Yemen |
| Location | Socotra |
| Coordinates | 12.6821°N 54.0803°E |
| Details | |
| Opened | 1996 |
| Operated by | Yemen Arabian Sea Ports Corporation |
History
The port was constructed in 1996 with a 45-meter berth and a 5-meter draft. It is the only marine seaport to supply the Island with oil derivatives and foodstuffs.[2]
Location
The Port of Socotra is located in the Island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean. It is the only port in the island and situated 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) east of Hadibu, the capital of Socotra, one of the strategic and important Islands in the Republic of Yemen.[2]
