Safaga Port
Safaga port is located in the Red Sea Governorate on the western coast of the Red Sea. It is a broad bay (natural gulf) on a distance of 60 km. South of Hurgada and on a distance of 225 nm. South of Suez port. This broad bay is naturally protected from the east and the north sides by Safaga Island, and protected from the prevailing western winds by mountains. Yet, for a brief interval, it is affected by south winds (El-Azeeb) which causes disturbances and waves inside the port . The port drafts are deep, thus enabling the accommodation of large vessels.
Description
Port Specifications
| Total Port Area | 57 km2 (56968000 m2) |
| Water Area | 56.5 km2 (56490000 m2 ) |
| Land Area | 0.5 km2 (478000 m2) |
| Total Warehouses Area | 15000 sq. m. |
| Total Yards Area | 160000 sq. m. |
Maximum Capacity 6.37 million tons/year as follows
- 2.2 million tons (General Cargo)
- 4.17 .million tons (dry bulk)
- 750000 passengers
- Max Ship Depth that can be accommodated reaches 14m.
- Working Hours:Throughout 24 hours
| Port ID Number (ISPS Code) | 17891 |
| Acceptance date | 248/2009 |
| Time Zone | GMT +2 |
| UNCTAD Code | EGSGA |
| VHF | 12 16 |
Coordinate
| Long | 33 o 57 / E |
| Lat | 26 o 44 / N |
Natural Characteristics
| Weather | Prevailing winds are north west and south east |
| Water Density | 1.04 g./cm3 |
| Raining Season | Winter |
| Tidal range and flow | 1.2 m. to 2.1 m. |
Properties
Navigation
Approach Area
Vessels should approach the northern boundary of the island at sunrise, and at Safaga Port early in the morning and coral reefs will appear clearly behind them. A lighthouse, clearly viewed at the distance of 1.6 km. is built on the southern cape of Safaga Island. Ship masters should sail round the cape, and keep 925 m. away from the evidently visible coral reefs.except for all passengers vessels and tourist vessels that enter the port at any time of the day .
Pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots board vessels at the inner edge of the entrance channel. The port provides VHF and radar controlled pilotage.
Towage
Towage Charges 275 US$ / hour for foreign vessels, and 175 L.E. / hour for Egyptian vessels, at least 3 hours.
Pilotage Crafts
| Pilot Rank | Number of Pilots of each Rank |
| SENIOR Pilot | 2 |
| SECOND Pilot | 3 |
Berths
Detailed Berths Information
| Berth Number | Length (m.) | Depth (m.) | Number of Bollards |
| Passenger and Cargo | |||
| Berth 2 ، 3 | 440 | 10 | – |
| Bulk | |||
| Grain | 290 | 14 | – |
| Aluminum Berth | |||
| Aluminum Berth | 238 | 10 | – |
| Total | |||
| 4 Berths | 968 | – | – |
Services
Port Services and Facilities
Bunkering and Supplies
- Fresh water
- Solar
- Diesel
- Spare parts
- Oils
- Fuel
- Heavy fuel
- Light fuel
- Machinery requirements
- Maritime equipments and publications
- Accomodation requirements
- Food stuff
- Pilotage and tugging
- Fumigation
- Waste water reception
- Cleaning fees: 5% of total fees for all vessel types except for general cargo vessels 3%
- A dock for repair operations is available
Security, Safety and Environmental Preservation Properties
- Fire fighting
- Medical Facilities
- Pollution combating
- Security
Contact
| Address | Safaga Port, The Red Sea |
| Telephone | 065/ 3256018 |
| Fax | 065/ 3253976 |
| Radio | Suez Radio is recommended for message transmission and Communication can be done through the Nile Sat. |
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