Suez Port
Download
Port ID Number (ISPS Code) |
14928 |
Approval Date |
24-6-2004 |
Time Zone |
GMT +2 |
VHF |
12-16 |
UNCTAD Code |
EGSUZ |
ISPS Code Source |
http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode/ISPSPortFacilities.aspx |
Coordinate
Long |
32ْ 34 / E |
Lat |
29ْ 56 / N |
Natural Characteristics
Weather |
Prevailing winds are the north and the north west winds. |
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 on the northern part of Suez Gulf on the southern gate of Suez Canal. it is bordered by animaginery line extending from Adabiya to Oyoun Muosa . It includes the northern coast until Suez Canal entrance.
Geographical Overview
Ibrahim Dock
Bordered by an imaginary line extending between the two breakwaters.
Petroleum Dock
Bordered by an imaginary line extending 140 degrees from the extremity of the eastern breakwater until thewestern breakwater.
Ataka Port
TThe boundaries of Ataka Port are delimited by the port breakwaters.The water out of the boundaries of Ibrahim Dock, Petroleum Dock, Ataka Port, Adabiya Port and New PetroleumBert is within the Suez Canal values.
Port Specifications
Water Area |
158 km2 (158073000 m2) (Including Suez, Adabiya, and Petroleum Dock). |
Land Area |
0.3 km2 (314426 m2) |
Total Warehouses Area |
0.01 km2 (13976 m2) |
Total Yards Area |
0.01 km2 |
Navigation channels length |
1000 m |
Navigation channels depth |
12 m |
Maximum Capacity 3,5 million ton/year as follow:
3,5 million tons yearly
1.5 million Passenger yearly
Maximum Ship Received Vessels with draft 8 m and 145 m length
Working Hours :Throughout 24 hours (in 3 shifts)
Navigation
Approach Area
Vessels usually berth at the dwelling area. Dredging of the fairway at new Sakhra port and the coastal cape hasrendered water depth consistent, estimated at 11.28 m. During tide, vessels up to 11.25 m. draft can approach theharbor during the flow taking the consideration that the draft not exceeding 12.19 m
Pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory, and it is monitored though radio (VHF – H/F) and electronic equipment (Radar Beacon).
Information about pilots
Pilot Rank |
Number of Pilots |
Senior Pilot |
6 |
Second pilotage |
1 |
Third pilotage |
2 |
Berths
Berths Information according to their types
Berth Type |
Number of Berths |
Length (m.) |
Depth (m.)
|
Passenger |
5 |
750 |
8.00 - 800 |
Passenger / cargo |
17 |
1320 |
7.50 - 7.50 |
Total |
12 |
2070 |
- |