Nuwaiba port
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Time Zone |
GMT +2 |
EGNUW |
UNCTAD Code |
Wave Code (VHF) |
12 16 |
Coordinate
Long |
34ْ 39/E |
lat |
28ْ 57/N |
Natural Characteristics
Weather |
Prevailing winds are north and north west |
Water Density |
1.04 g/cm3 |
Raining Season |
Winter |
Tidal range and flow |
1.3 m. to 2.3 m. |
Port Description
Location
Nuwaiba port is located on the western coast of Akaba bay, approx. 168 km. North of Sharm El-Sheikh, and 64 km. south of Taba.
Port Specifications
Total Port Area |
9.8 km2 (9871000 m2) |
Water Area |
9.5 km2 (5931000 m2) |
Land Area |
0.3 km2 (340000 m2) |
Total Warehouses Area |
0.02 km2 (22720 m2) |
250,000 tons as follows :
250,000 ton general cargo
1 million passengers yearly
Max. Ship Size : Vessels up to 5 m. draft
Working Hours: 24 hr/day
Navigation
Pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory the port provides VHF and radar controlled pilotage.
Pilots
Rank |
Number of Pilots |
Senior Pilot |
1 |
Second Pilotage |
1 |
Berths
Berths information according to their types
Berth Type |
Number of Berths |
Auxiliary Berths |
Length (m.) |
Depth (m.)
|
Passenger & Cargo |
4 |
1 , 2 , 3 new berth |
380 |
8 - 8 |