Petroleum Ports

Ras Shukheir

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Port Characteristics

Navigational Characteristics

The port can accommodate units with draught of 5 m, and petroleum services yachts. It is also used to supply marine unites with fuel.

The Berth is composed of two quays:

• The first: is composed of 8 buoys for mooring and reception of tankers with the Capacity of 30,000 tons to 250,000 tons and a 22 m draught.
• The second: is composed of 8 buoys for mooring and reception of tankers with the Capacity of 30,000 tons till 120,000 tons and a 22 m draught

Detailed Berth Information

There are 3 berths affiliated to Jabco Petroleum Co. (Berths receiving service vessels and supply crafts)

Services and Facilities of the Port

Services

Reception and waste treatment unit - fresh water - electricity - sewage - fuel stations

Navigational aids

• Ras Shukheir light house at the location (28° 8.3^/ North, 33° 16.3 ^/ East).
• Green light at the edge of Northern Platform as well as Red light at the edge of Southern Platform to identify the port for entrance and exit of navigational units.
• There is around red buoy outside the port at the left side of coming vessels at the port.
• There are congruent navigational aids for entrance of the port. The front sign is a post and the back sign is old lighthouse.

Contacts

Source: Central Department of specialized Ports and Marine Environment

Last Update: June 2008