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  Longitude 032° 33.4' E
  Latitude 29° 58.3' N
  Time Zone GMT +2
  UNCTAD Code EGSUZ
  VHF 16
  Adm. Med. Pilot NP 64
  B.A. Chart No 3214
  Load Line Zone Tropical

Description:

Location:

Suez Port is located at the southern boundary of Suez Canal. It is bordered by the imaginary line extending from Ras-El-Adabiya to Moussa sources including the North Coast until the entrance of Suez Canal.

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

Geographical Overview:

Ibrahim Dock Bordered by an imaginary line extending between the two breakwaters.
Petroleum Dock Bordered by an imaginary line extending 140 degrees from the extremity of the eastern breakwater until the western breakwater.
Ataka Port The boundaries of Ataka Port are delimited by the port breakwaters.
Water draft is within the Suez Canal values.
 
Port Specifications:

Engineering Features

Water Area Including Suez and dabiya, Regards, Best regards,314426 sq. m.
(Port Tawfik Dock)
Total Warehouses Area 10115 sq. m.
Total Yards Area 13476 sq. m.

Productivity Features:

Maximum Capacity 1.5 million ton (General Cargo)
1.5 million passenger
Max. Ship Size Vessels up to 8 m. draft and 150 m. length
Working Hours Throughout 24 hours (in 3 shifts)

 

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