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  Longitude 032° 28' E
  Latitude 29° 28' N
  Time Zone GMT +2
  UNCTAD Code EGADA
  VHF 10 16
  Adm. Med. Pilot NP 64
  B.A. Chart No 3214, 2373
  Load Line Zone Tropical

Description:

Location:

Adabia port is situated on the western coast of Suez bay, and 17 km. distanced from Suez City. It consists of 9 berths with estimate length of 1840 m. and draft between 27 and 42 feet.

Port Characteristics:

Weather Prevailing winds are North and  North West
Water Density 1,04 gm./ cm2
Raining Season Winter
Tidal range and flow  2.1 springs – 1.2 m. neaps

Port Specifications:
Engineering Features

Water Area Including Suez and Adabiya, 2.85 sq. km.
Land Area 854700 sq. m.

Productivity Features:

Maximum Capacity 2 million ton  (Grains)
2 million ton Cargo
Working Hours Throughout 24 hours (in 3 shifts)

 

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