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Navigation:
Vessels usually berth at the dwelling area. Dredging of the fairway at new sakhra port and the coastal
cape has rendered water depth consistent, estimated at 11.28 m. During tide, vessels up to 12.19 m. draft
can approach the harbour.
Pilotage:
Pilotage is compulsory, and it is monitored though radio (VHF – H/F) and electronic equipment
(Radar Beacon).
Pilotage Equipment 2 tugs with maximum capacity (900 hp) and maximum towage force 15 tons + 22 tons. 4
pilotage crafts with a capacity of 250 to 335 hp
Pilots:
| Rank |
Number of Pilots |
| Senior Pilot |
6 |
| First Pilot |
24 |
| Second Pilot |
16 |
| Third Pilot |
13 |
Tugging:
Cargo Vessels Tugging 1 tug for vessels with 200-300 ft. length, and 2 tugs for vessels exceeding 300 ft.
length.
Passenger Vessels Tugging 1 tug per vessel in case the propellers operates properly, and 2 tugs in case
of failure or non-existence of propellers.
Tugging Charges 275 US$ / hour for foreign vessels, and 160 L.E. / hour for Egyptian vessels, at least 2
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