Coordinate | |
longitude | 34o 39′ E |
latitude | 28o 57′ N |
Port Data | |
Approval Date | 12/2012 |
Time Zone | +2 GMT |
VHF | 12 16 |
UNCTAD Code | EGNUW |
Natural Characteristics | |
Weather | Prevailing winds are north to north western. |
Water Density | 1.04 g/cm3 |
Raining Season | winter |
Tidal range and flow | 1.3 m. to 2.3 m. |
Location
Nuwaiba port is located on the western coast of Aqaba bay, approx. 168 km. North of Sharm El-Sheikh, and 64 km. south of Taba.
Port Specifications:
Total Port Area | : | 9937500 m2 |
Water Area | : | 9531000 m2 |
Land Area | : | 406500 m2 |
Warehouses and yards Area | : | 168500 m2 |
The maximum capacity:
- 1.9 million tons general cargo.
- 1 million passengers yearly.
- Working Hours: 24 hr/day.
:Port services and facilities
Gates:
- 2 entrance gates for individuals
- 1 emergency gate for triptech
- 2 triptych exit gates
- 3 truck entry gate
- 1 emergency gate for trucks
- 2 entry gates for Triptych
- 2 Passenger entry and exit gates.
- 3 truck exit gate
Bunkering and Supplies:
- Fresh water
- Solar - Diesel
- Spare parts
- Supply ships
- Dirty water reception.
- Food stuff
- Fumigation
- Pilotage and tugging
- Oils
- Light fuel
- Heavy fuel
- Machinery requirements.
- Accomodation requirements.
- Ship repair: a workshop is available for simple repair.
- Cleaning fees: 5% of total fees for all vessel types except for general cargo vessels it's 3%.
Security, Safety and Environmental Preservation Properties :
- Rescue and fire fighting: A 1800 hp tug equipped with fire extinguishing pumps with 400 tons/hr capacity.
- Medical Facilities: ambulance - hygienic isolation.
- Pollution combating: anti-fouling equipment are available.
Contacts | |
Address | Nuwaiba Port, South Sinai. |
Telephone | 069-520364 |
Fax | 069-520368 |
Website | http://www.rspa.gov.eg |