El-Dekheila port
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Port ID Number (ISPS Code) |
17350 |
Approval date |
17/ 6 /2004 |
Time Zone |
GMT +2 |
VHF |
9 11 13 16 |
ISPS Code Source |
http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode/ISPSPortFacilities.aspx |
Coordinate
Long |
29ْ 49 / E |
Lat |
31ْ 08 / N |
Natural Characteristics
Weather |
Prevailing winds are North West |
Wind Scale |
2-3 Beaufort (in summer)
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Water Density |
1.030 g/cm3 |
Raining Season |
Winter |
Tidal range and flow |
0.46 m |
Location
El-Dekheila port is a natural extension to Alexandria Port ; constructions started in 1980 and the port became operational in 1986 with the operation of the minerals berth. El-Dekheila port takes the place of the former ElDekheila airport westward Alexandria port, 7 km. distanced from sea and 10 km. from land
Geographical Overview
The site is characterized by
A bay with high depths near the sea side, which lowers the decontamination cost. The north side is shallow and includes some small is lands serves in lowering the costs of breakwater when constructed.
A sandy region, which save debris and building costs.
Easy linking to the local ways (desert road Alexandria / Egypt ) and the railways.
Port location is near Dekheila Solid convention and the free zone and the project of Electricity Generation of West Alexandria. This location helps in saving transportation costs.
Existence of a railway lines which facilitates cargo transport for foreign trade.
The land area is suitable for any future development plan as well as any projects for establishing a logistics area.
Toltal Area |
6240000 sq.m.(approximately) |
Water Area |
2740000 sq.m. |
Land Area |
3500000 sq.m. |
Maximum Capacity 22.1 million ton/year:
General Cargo: 10.2 million ton.
Dry Bulk: 3.4 million ton
Liquid Bulk: 3.5 million ton
Containerized Cargo: 5 million ton
TEU Capacity: 500000
Max. Ship Size: 168000 GRT
Max. Ship Length: 303.27m
Max. Ship Width: 42.67 m
Max. Depth: 18.9 m
Working Hours: 24 hr. (scheduled time)
Navigation
Navigation Channels
1.5 mile length, 250 m. width, 20 m. depth.
Turning Circle
750 m. diameters, 20 m. depth for vessel maneuvering.
Main Breakwater
Breakwater To protect the port from widespread waves progressing from the North West 2250 m. long. Thebreakwater extends from Agamy throughout the several natural island, and consists of concrete –reinforced stones. The breakwater Chart datum varies from 2.77 m. to 5.8 m., reaches a depth between 10, 12 and the side sloping is2 : 1
Pilotage
It follows the regulations of Alexandria Port except Sumid units.
Towage
It follows the regulations for all ships whose tonnage exceeds 2000 tons.
Berths
Berths Information according to their types
Berth Type |
Number of Berths |
Auxiliary Berths |
Length(m.) |
Depth(m.)
|
Oil |
2 |
91/A , 91/B |
600 |
graduated unit 18 |
Minerals |
3 |
90/1 , 90/2 - Kaysona |
630 |
14 - 20 |
General Cargo |
5 |
92 , 94/1 , 94/2 , 94/3 , 94/4 |
1400 |
12 - 15 |
Container |
6 |
96/1 ,96/2 , 96/3 , 96/4 , 98/1 , 98/2 |
1520 |
12 - 14 |
Roro |
3 |
A/95 , 99 , B/95 |
230 |
12 - 12 |
Maritime units berth |
1 |
|
236 |
6 - 6 |
Total |
20 |
|
4616 |
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Stevedoring Equipment
Floating Units
The port accommodates Dekheila tugs 1,2,3, Youssef El-Serafy, Nour, Messaha 1, Wardeya 1,2, anti-pollution crafts 4,5,6, mooring crafts 1,2,3,4, pilotage crafts 6,7,8.
Handling Equipment
Type of Equipment |
Quantity |
8 ton - rail - veered - crane |
3 |
Single - Cabin - Pick - up |
1 |
Mini Bus |
2 |
Ladder - supported - truck |
1 |
Private Jeep |
1 |
Ambulance |
1 |
A vehicle for the head of the central administration |
1 |
Loader |
1 |
Double - Cabin - Pick-up |
3 |
Services and Facilities
Bunkering and Supplies
Fresh Water |
Fuel |
Oils |
Cleaning |
Wastes |
Foodstuff |
Electric appliances |
Ballast water reception |
Navigational publications |
Provisions free zone |
Accommodation requirements |
Feeders |
Solar |
Fumigation |
Diesel |
Spare parts |
Light fuel gas terminal |
Liquefied gas terminal |
Air transport |
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