SHARM EL SHEIKH PORT

Approval date (ISPS Code)	4-2-2009
Time Zone	GMT +2
VHF	12 16
UNCTAD Code	EGSSH

Coordinate

Long	34 ^o 17 ^/ E
Lat	27 ^o 51.2 ^/ N

Natural Characteristics

Weather	Prevailing winds are Northern to north western winds.
Water Density	1.04 g/cm³
Raining Season	Winter
Tidal range and flow	1.3 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	88.1 km² (88281000 m²)
Water Area	88.1 km² (88119000 m²)
Land Area	0.2 km² (16787 m²)
Total Yards Area	86857 sq.m.
Total Area in front of yacht berth	3500 sq.m.
Maximum Capacity	100000 passengers

Navigation

Pilotage

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

Pilots

Pilot Rank	Number of Pilot
Third pilot	1
Senior Pilot	1

Berths

Detailed Berths Information

Berth Name	Berth Num	Length (m)	Maximum Draft (m)	Number of Bollards

Passengers	1	570	5:10	5
Passengers	2	116	5

Detailed scaffold information (not included in the calculation of port capacity)

Berth Name	Length (m)	Maximum Draft (m)	Number of Bollards
Marine scaffold	90	4	-
Emergency scaffold	90	4	-
Total
2	180	-	-

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

Address	Sharm El-Sheikh Port, South Sinai
Telephone	069/ 3660209
Fax	069/ 3660557

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