Port ID Number (ISPS Code)

14928

Acceptance date

24/6/2004

Time Zone

GMT +2

VHF

1011131467, channel 16 for international calls from vessel

UNCTAD Code

EGSUZ

ISPS Code Source

http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode/ISPSPortFacilities.aspx

Port Informations

Approach Area

The port is protected by sea stuns, and two converging breakwaters. The entrance breadth is 400m.Approximately.The port is divided into twoharborsseparated by coal berths and the inner breakwater.The firstharboris called the inner dock and the secondharboris called the outerharborwith a waterarea of 600 hectares. The firstharboris used for handling general cargo while the secondharboris usedfor oil and bulk cargo traffic. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels arriving and departing the port. Theapproach area is 3nm away fromthe straight entrance, and its depth varies from 30-35 m and theaverage water density is 1.3g/cm3.

Natural Characteristics

Weather

Prevailing winds are the north and the north west winds.

Water Density

1.04 g./cm3

Raining Season

winter

Tidal range and flow

1.2 m. to 2.1 m.

Location

The port is located on the northern part of Suez Gulf on the southern gate of Suez Canal. it is borderedby animaginaryline extending from Ras Masala toRas El-Sadat. It includes the northern coast untilSuez Canal entrance.

Geographical Overview

PortBordersFrom Ras Massala to Ras El Sadat.

Ibrahim Dock

Bordered by an imaginary line extending between the two breakwaters.

Petroleum Dock

Bordered by an imaginary line extending 140 degrees from the extremity of the eastern breakwater untilthe westernbreakwater.

Ataka Port

The boundaries of Ataka Port are delimited by the port breakwaters.The water out of the boundaries of Ibrahim Dock, Petroleum Dock, Ataka Port, Adabiya Port and NewPetroleum Bert is within the Suez Canal values.

Port Specifications

Water Area

158 km2(158073000 m2)(Including Suez, Adabiya, and Petroleum Dock).

Land Area

2,3 km2(2314000 m2)

Total Warehouses Area

0.02 km2(23976 m2)

Total Yards Area

,005 km2

Navigation channels length

1000 m

Navigation channels depth

12 m

The Maximum Capacity:

6.6 million tons (general cargo) yearly
1.5 million Passenger yearly
Maximum Ship Received Vessels with draft 8 m
Working Hours :Throughout 24 hours (in 3 shifts)

Navigation

Approach Area
Vessels usually berth at the dwelling area. Dredging of the fairway at new Sakhra port and the coastal cape has rendered water depth consistent, estimated at 11.28 m. During tide, vessels up to 11.25 m. draft can approach the harbor during the flow taking the consideration that the draft not exceeding 12.19 m

Pilotage

Pilotage is compulsory, and it is monitored though radio (VHF–H/F) and electronic equipment (RadarBeacon).

Information about pilots

Pilot Rank

Number of Pilots

Senior Pilot

Second Pilotage

Third Pilotage

Port Services and Facilities

Dry Dock

Suez Shipyard Company operates inside the port and undertakes all repairs of vessels of different types and tonnage
The company owns a dry dock (44*22m dimensions and draught 22feet’s) for vessels of tonnage 50000ton and loss

Floating Dock

The mentioned company owns a floating dock for lifting vessels of tonnage 300000 ton and less and forpartial lifting of vessels of tonnage 30000 ton and less, in addition to an equipped workshop for differentrepairs

Bunkering and Supplies

Fresh water
Solar
Diesel
Spare parts
Bunkering vessels
Waste water reception
Food stuff
Pilotage and tugging
Fumigation: is undertaken by quarantine, warehouses and silos to arriving and departingvessels
Cleaning fees: 5% for all types of vessels except general cargo vessels it's 3%

Security, Safety and Environmental Preservation Properties

Medical capabilities
Fire Fighting
Pollution combating
Temperature measuring devices for swine flu prevention in the arrival hall