Alexandria port
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Port ID Number(ISPS Code) |
14726 |
Acceptance date |
17-6-2004 |
Time Zone |
GMT +2 |
VHF |
10 11 13 14 67 |
ISPS code source |
http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode/ISPSPortFacilities.aspx |
Coordinate
Long |
29ْ 52 / E |
Lat |
31ْ 11 / N |
Natural Characteristics
Weather |
Prevailing winds are North West |
Water Density |
1.030 g/cm3 |
Raining Season |
winter |
Tidal range and flow |
0.46m. |
Location
Alexandria is situated on the West Verge of the Nile Delta between the Mediterranean Sea and Mariut Lake. It is considered the second most important city and the main port in Egypt. It handles over three quarters of Egypt’s foreign trade. Alexandria port consists of two harbours (East and West) separated by a T-shaped peninsula. The East harbour is shallow and is not used in navigation. The West harbour is used for commercial shipping. The harbour is formed by two converging breakwaters.
Geographical Overview
The First Zone
It extends from maritime force borders up to gate number 2 customs. It consists of many maritime quays starting from quay 1 up to quay 14/16.
The Second Zone
Is situated between berths 16 and 28 deals with 4 types of activities: unified cargoes including Ro Ro, passengers' terminal, stuffed bulk cargoes, and barge discharge.
The Third Zone
Is located between berths 33 and 47, and is used for handling general cargo and barge discharge.
The Fourth Zone
Is located between berths 50 and 68, and is used for handling containers, cement, coal, barge discharge, fertilizers, and general cargo.
The Fifth Zone
The borders of this area extend from gate no.36 customs with petroleum dock border incluiding maritime berths from zone 71(a) and 85/2, and is used for handling: molasses, timber, some types of general cargoes, barge discharge, grains and flour.
The Sixth Zone (Oil Dock)
is situated at the western boundaries of the port, encompasses oil berths 87/1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and is used for handling edible oil, oil products and for providing bunkers. It also includes berth 86 situated at the port’s limits, used for handling livestock. The ports does not include oil storage facilities, but oil berths are connected to a refinery through a 2 km. long pipeline.
Water Area |
6.8 sq.km approximately |
Land Area |
0.2 sq.km 1.6 km approximately |
Customs Zone |
0.9 sq.km |
Maximum Port Length |
4.8 km |
Maximum Port Width |
2 km |
Total Area |
8.4 sq.km approximately |
Maximum Capacity 36.8 million ton/year details as follows:
General Cargo: 17.8 million ton.
Dry Bulk: 10.8 million ton.
Liquefied Bulk: 4.3 million ton.
Containerized Cargo: 3.9 million ton.
TEU Capacity: 500000
The biggest vessel that can be received.
Max. Ship Size: 150000 tons.
Max. Ship Length: 292.91 m.
Max. Ship Width: 36.58 m.
Max. Depth: 12.8 m.
Working Hours: 24 hrs. (scheduled time)
Navigation
Navigation Channels
Large Strait : 2000 m. Length, 220 m. width, 14 m. depth.
Small Strait : 1600 m. length, 100 m. width, 9 m. depth.
Approach Area
The port is protected by sea stuns, and two converging breakwaters. The entrance breadth is 400m. Approximately. The port is divided into two harbours separated by coal berths and the inner breakwater. The first harbour is called the inner dock and the second harbour is called the outer harbour with a water area of 600 hectares. The first harbour is used for handling general cargo while the second harbour is used for oil and bulk cargo traffic. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels arriving and departing the port. The approach area is 3nm away from the straight entrance, and its depth varies from 30-35 m.
Pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory for all types of vessels. Pilots board in the designated waiting area to pilot the ship inside to the outer harbour anchorage area, through fairways, inside the inner anchorage area and throughout maneuverings.
Pilotage fees
They are determined upon the provisions of Law no. 24 for the year 1983 and its amendments.
Pilots
Rank |
Number of Pilots |
Senior Pilot |
4 |
First Pilot |
11 |
Second Pilot |
9 |
Third Pilot |
12 |
Total |
36 |
Tugging
96 tugboats are available at the Alexandria port (vessels with length less than 275 ft are not tugged).
Total quay notes according to their types
Berth Type |
No.of Berths |
Auxiliary Berths |
Length(m.) |
Depth(m.)
|
General Cargo |
25 |
1/5 , 2/5 , 3/5 , 4/5 |
2995 |
5,5 - 11 |
Passenger & Tourist Terminal |
5 |
16 , 18 , 20 , 22 , 24 |
805 |
9,8 - 11,3 |
RORO |
1 |
26 / 25 |
30 |
9,1 - 9,1 |
Military |
2 |
46 , 47 |
335 |
9,4 - 9,4 |
Container Terminal |
4 |
49 , 51 , 53 , 54 |
732 |
12,5 - 12,5 |
New Container Terminal |
3 |
71 , 72 , 73 |
585 |
9 - 11 |
Fertilizers |
3 |
67 , 66 , 65 |
426 |
9,1 - 9,1 |
Molasses |
1 |
71 مـ |
- |
10 - 10 |
Provisions and Grains Terminal |
3 |
84 , 85 , 1 / 85 |
695 |
9,7 - 12,8 |
Coal Terminal |
4 |
61 , 62 , 63 , 64 |
365 |
8,5 - 10,4 |
Livestock |
1 |
86 |
120 |
8,5 - 8,5 |
Edible oil & Petroleum Terminal |
5 |
1/87 , 2/87 , 3/87 |
862 |
10 - 10,4 |
Repair Docks |
2 |
69 , 70 |
- |
- |
Total |
59 |
|
7950 |
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A Statement of possessed equipments of Alexandria Port Authority
Type of Equipment |
Quantity |
Private cars |
24 |
Pick-up |
50 |
Micro-bus |
3 |
Mini-bus |
15 |
Bus |
13 |
Transportation lorry |
12 |
Ladder |
3 |
Ambulance |
4 |
Clark |
7 |
Bi-loader |
5 |
Crane |
5 |
Masher |
1 |
Motocycle |
3 |
Repairs
Dry Dock |
2 are available with the following dimensions 158.5 *18.9*64 m, and 267*39.6*9.5 m |
Floating Dock |
Available |
Mechanical Dock |
Available |
Bunkering and Supplies
Feeder Vessels
Ferticoal |
Telegraph |
Coal is provided by Batton & Rica Co. |
Voscot |
Telegraph |
Overseas for Cool Shipping and Trading Co. |
Shell |
Telegraph |
Petroleum is provided by Shell-Egypt |
Mobiloil |
Telegraph |
Mobil - Egypt |
Near East |
Telegraph |
Esso Standard - Near East |
Ess |
Telegraph |
Esso |
Coopetrol |
Telegraph |
Cooperative Soc |
Liquefied Gas Terminal
Available for vessels with 8.53 m. draught and 122 m. length
Ship Repair
Companies specialized in vessel repair representing Alexandria Shipyard are operating inside the port. Two dry docks and 4 slipways fitted with modern equipment are available, as well as installations for vessel construction. Repair facilities are provided by the Egyptian Company for Shipbuilding and Repair.
Supplementary
Services
Fresh Water |
Solar |
Oils |
Crew |
Pilotage |
Fuel |
Diesel |
Cleaning |
Foodstuff |
Light fuel |
Fumigation |
Spare parts |
Wastes |
Electric appliances |
Provisions Free Zone |
Ballast water reception |
Accommodation requirements |
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