Coordinate
longitude34o 17′ E
latitude27o 51.2′ N
Port Data
Approval Date4/2/2009
Time Zone+2 GMT
VHF12 16
UNCTAD CodeEGSSH
Natural Characteristics
WeatherPrevailing winds are Northern to north western winds.
Water Density1.04 g/cm3
Raining Seasonwinter
Tidal range and flow1.3 m. To 2.3 m

Port Description:

Location

Sharm El-Sheikh port is 380 km south of Suez Governorate, 156 mile from suez port and 490 km. from Cairo. It is located on top of the triangle of Sinai Peninsula, on the junction of Suez and Aqaba Gulfs in South Sinai Governorate.

Port Specifications:

Total Port Area:88135787 m2
Water Area:88119000 m2
Land Area:16787 m2
Total Yards Area:86857 m2
Maximum Capacity:100 passengers

Navigation:

Pilotage:

pilotage is Compulsory – There are 105 buoys for mooring and accommodating yachts and vessels.

Pilots:

Pilot RankNumber of Pilot
Third pilot1
Senior Pilot1

Nautical units (1) marine tug

No.Unit NamePropeller TypeBuild DateCurrent PlaceMain DimensionsGross TonnageMain MchinesSpeed(knots)Tensile Strength (Tons)
HeightWidthDepthDraftHorse PowerType
1Gihad 3Traditional1982Sharm El-Sheikh port29.37.423.362.75128800*2Yanmar1220

Berths:

Detailed Berths Information

Berth typeBerth No. Length (m)Maximum Draft (m)Number of Bollards
Passengers1570 5:10 m5
Passengers21165--

Security and Facilities:

Gates:

  • Entrance & Departure gate.
  • A gate allocated for the yacht berth.

Repairs:

A dock for simple repair operations is available.

Bunkering and Supplies:

  • Fresh water
  • Solar
  • Diesel
  • Spare parts
  • Bunkering vessels
  • Waste water reception
  • Fumigation
  • Food stuff
  • Pilotage and tugging/towage

Security, Safety and Environmental Preservation Properties:

  • Medical Care
  • Fire Fighting
  • Pollution combating/Prevention
Contacts
AddressSharm El-Sheikh Port, South Sinai
Telephone069-3660209
Fax069-3660557