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.

Navigation:

Pilotage:

Pilotage is compulsory, The port provides VHF and radar controlled pilotage.

Pilots:

Rank Number of Pilots
Senior Pilot 1
Second Pilotage 1

Marine units (1) marine tug

No. Unit Name Propeller Type Build Date Current Place Main Dimensions Gross TonnageGT Main Mchines Speed(knots) Tensile Strength (Tons)
Height Width Depth Draft Horse Power Type
1 Taba 2 Traditional 2003 Nuweiba port 28 8.6 3.6 4.5 300 1200*2 Yanmar 12 25

Berths:

Berths Information according to their types

Berth Type Number of Berths Auxiliary Berths Length (m.) Depth (m.)
Passenger& Cargo 3 1 . 2 .3 385 8

: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