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  Longitude 34o 39' E
  Latitude 28° 57.5' N
  Time Zone GMT +2
  UNCTAD Code EGSG
  VHF 12
  Adm. Med. Pilot NP 64
  B.A. Chart No 3595
  Load Line Zone Tropic

Description:

Location:

Nuweiba port is located on the western coast of Aqaba bay, approx. 168 km. North of Sharm El-Sheikh, and 64 km. south of Taba.

Port Characteristics

Weather Prevailing winds are North and NorthWest
Water Density  1,04 gm./ cm2
Raining Season Winter
Tidal range and flow 2.3 m.springs–1.3 m.neaps

Port Specifications
Engineering Features

Total Port Area 365700 sq. m.
Total Warehouses Area 2200 sq. m.
Land Area 340875 sq. m.
Total Yards Area 66386 sq. m.

Productivity Features:

Maximum Capacity 0.250 million tons  (General Cargo), 1 million passengers yearly
Max. Ship Size Vessels up to 5 m. draft
Working Hours  Throughout 24 hours

 

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