Mining Ports

Abu Zenimah

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Port Description

The port consists of an imaginary line from Abu Zenimah tip in the south for one and half nautical mile then to the east until the coast.The port handles manganese,gypsum,and kaolin by Sinai manganese company . The port has a concrete scaffold reinforced with poles extending on 134m along the beach.The vessels anchor on the tip of scaffold and moor by 5 buoys,2 buoys on the west side and 3 buoys on east side depth 9.5m .

Berths Characteristics

Location

The port is located on the eastern coast of the Suez Gulf. The port consists of two berths pre-bulked with reinforced concrete block.

Port Activities

A Specialized Port – Mining Port.

Establishment Date

1962 - 1984.

Port Characteristics

The main berth is of 48 meters length, 15 m width and 10 m draft. The sub-berth is of 60 m length, 30.8 m width and 4 m draft. It is provided with rubber fenders and bollards and 4 mooring gears.

Navigational Characteristics

The port is protected from all kinds of winds except for western winds.

Navigational Data

There are 2 compatibility lines for entering the main berth for day usage.

Pilotage Data

There are 4 mooring buoys (lit at night).

Berths Characteristics

Detailed berth information

Port Services and Facilities

- All kinds of provisions are supplied from Suez by ship agents.
- The port provides aid for vessels in case of fire.

Port Equipments

The port contains 2 shipping carrier belts.
There are also carriers in case of using boat cranes.

Contacts

Data source:central department of spcialized ports and marine environment