Port Overview
A natural port situated on the west shore of the Gulf of Suez.
Admiralty chart: 753
Admiralty Pilot: 64
Anchorages: Vessels can safely anchor in depth of over 9 m.
Pilotage: Compulsory
Radio Frequency/Information: VHF Ch 16, 4 and 2
Weather: North winds most of the year and occasionally short South gales making anchorage impossible.
Key port information can also be found at: Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Ras Gharib
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Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
Egypt |
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Province or District |
Delta |
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Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Cairo km: n/a |
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Port's Complete Name |
n/a |
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Latitude |
28° 21' N |
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Longitude |
33° 07' E |
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Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Egyptian General Petroleum Co |
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Management Contact Person |
n/a |
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Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: n/a Airlines: n/a |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
4.4 Egypt Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Berthing Specifications
Tanker terminal sheltered by a cape and a chain of reefers. Three loading piers for crude oil. Northern pier, depth alongside 8.23 m, max permissible length of vessel 137 m, max draft 7.32 m, loading rate of 650 t/h. Central pier, depth alongside 10.97 m max. loa 183 m, max draft 9.75 m, loading rate 1200 t/h.
Berthing and unberthing during daylight hours only. Ballast facility is available
Southern pier, depth alongside 23.71 m, max loa 299 m, max draft 16.75 m, loading rate 2000 t/h. The diameter of the crude oil loading lines at the three berths are 18 inches, 18 inches and 30 inches respectively.
Provisions and Fresh Water: Available.
Towage: Not required.
Customs Guidance
