El-Dekheila Port
Information
El-Dekheila Port is an extension to the port of Alexandria. The harbor serves a steelworks situated nearby. In addition there are berths for bulk, petroleum, coal, general cargo, container and Ro-Ro traffic.
| Port ID Number (ISPS Code) | 17350 |
| Approval Date | 17/6/2004 |
| Time Zone | +2 GMT |
| VHF | 9 11 13 16 |
| ISPS Code Source | http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode/ISPSPortFacilities.aspx |
Coordinate
| Long | 29 o 49 / E |
| Lat | 31 o 08 / N |
Natural Characteristics
| Weather | Prevailing winds are North West. |
| Wind Scale | 2-3 Beaufort (in summer), 3-4 Beaufort (in winter) |
| Water Density | 1.030 g/cm3 |
| Raining Season | Winter |
| Tidal range and flow | 0.46 m. above the constat level of the map |
Port Specifications
| Total Area | 6240000 sq.m. |
| Water Area | 2740000 sq.m. |
| Land Area | 3500000 sq.m. |
Maximum Capacity 22.1 million ton/year:
- General Cargo: 10.2 million ton.
- Dry Bulk: 3.4 million ton
- Liquid Bulk: 3.5 million ton
- Containerized Cargo: 5 million ton
- TEU Capacity: 500000
- Max. Ship Size: 168000 GRT
- Max. Depth: 20 m
- Working Hours: 24 hr. (scheduled time)
Navigation
Navigation
Navigation Channels
1.5 mile length, 250 m. width, 20 m. depth.
Turning Circle
750 m. diameters, 20 m. depth for vessel maneuvering.
Main Breakwater
Breakwater To protect the port from widespread waves progressing from the North West 2250 m. long. The breakwater extends from Agamy throughout the several natural island, and consists of concrete – reinforced stones. The breakwater Chart datum varies from 2.77 m. to 5.8 m., reaches a depth between 10, 14 and the side sloping is 2 : 1.
Pilotage
It follows the regulations of Alexandria Port except Sumid units.
Towage
It follows the regulations for all ships whose tonnage exceeds 2000 tons.
Services and Facilities
Supply and Bunkering
- Fresh water
- Fuel
- Oils
- Cleaning
- Wastes
- Foodstuff
- Electric appliances
- Ballast water reception
- Navigational publications
- Provisions free zone
- Accommodation requirements
- Feeders
- Solar
- Fumigation
- Diesel
- Spare parts
- Light fuel gas terminal
- Liquefied gas terminal
- Air transport
Security, Safety and Environmental Preservation Properties
- Security
- Safety Service
- Rescue OPeration
- Medical capabilities
- Fire Fighting
- Pollution Combating
Contacts
| Address | Dekheila Port Authority (Affiliated to Alexandria Port Authority) 106 El-Horreya Avenue. |
| Telephone | +203/4460124 to 4460126 (3 Lines) +203/4460130 |
| Fax | +203/ 4460151 |
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