Safaga Port
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Port ID Number (ISPS Code) |
17891 |
Acceptance date |
24 / 6 / 2004 |
Time Zone |
GMT +2 |
UNCTAD Code |
EGSGA |
VHF |
12 16 |
ISPS Code Source |
http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode/ISPSPortFacilities.aspx |
Coordinate
Long |
33ْ 57 / E |
Lat |
26ْ 44 / N |
Natural Characteristics
Weather |
Prevailing winds are north west and south east |
Water Density |
1.04 g/cm3 |
Raining Season |
Winter |
Tidal range and flow |
1.2 m. to 2.1 m. |
Port Description
Location
The port is located in the Red Sea Governorate on the western coast of the Red Sea. It is a broad bay (natural gulf)on a distance of 60 km. South of Hurgada and on a distance of 225 nm. South of Suez port. This broad bay isnaturally protected from the east and the north sides by Safaga Island, and protected from the prevailing westernwinds by mountains. Yet, for a brief interval, it is affected by south winds (El-Azeeb) which causes disturbances and waves inside the port . The port drafts are deep, thus enabling the accommodation of large vessels.
Port Specifications
Total Port Area |
57 km2 (56968000 m2) |
Water Area |
56.5 km2 (56490000 m2 ) |
Land Area |
0.5 km2 (478000 m2) |
Total Warehouses Area |
15000 sq. m. |
Total Yards Area |
160000 sq. m. |
Maximum Capacity 6.25 million tons/year as follows :
2.25 million tons (General Cargo)
4 million tons (dry bulk)
750000 passengers
Max. Ship Size : Vessels up to 12.83 m. draft and 70327 GRT
Working Hours:Throughout 24 hours
Navigation
Approach Area
Vessels should approach the northern boundary of the island at sunrise, and at Safaga Port early in the morning and coral reefs will appear clearly behind them. A lighthouse, clearly viewed at the distance of 1.6 km. is built onthe southern cape of the island. Ship masters should sail round the cape, and keep 925 m. away from the evidentlyvisible coral reefs.
Pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots board vessels at the inner edge of the entrance channel. The port provides VHF andradar controlled pilotage.
Towage
Towage Charges 275 US$ / hour for foreign vessels, and 175 L.E. / hour for Egyptian vessels, at least 3 hours.
Pilotage Crafts
Pilot Rank |
Number of Pilots of each Rank |
Senior Pilot |
2 |
Second Pilot |
3 |
Berths
Detailed Berths Information
|
Berth Number |
Length (m.) |
Depth (m.) |
Number of Bollarde |
Passenger and Cargo |
Berth 2,3 |
440 |
10 |
_ |
Bulk |
Grain |
290 |
14 |
_ |
Total |
3 Berths |
730 |
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