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

 

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

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