Sokhna Port
UNCTAD Code: EGAIS
Identification number
219475
Approval Date
8/7/2004
Time Zone
GMT +2
UNCTAD Code
EGAIS
Wave Code (VHF)
12 – 16
ISPS Code Source
Coordinate
Long
32o 21.4/E
Lat
29o 39/N
Natural Characteristics
Weather
winds are north and north west
Water Density
1.04 (g/cm3)
Raining Season
Winter
Tidal range and flow
1.2 m. to 2.1 m.
Port Description
It is the port of 21st century. It is considered one of the recent ports that were established by B.O.T system. It is managed via logistic centers. It is regarded as one of the huge national projects. It is also the result of planning, regular executing for an important phase concerning the position of Egypt on the map. It is considered the first comprehensive and multi-purpose hub port. It comes under what is called “Third Generation ports” to serve export and import operations of general cargo, bulk and container handling. It is also equipped with ultimate technology.
Location of the port
It is located on the western coast of Suez gulf, on a distance 22.3 km2 and away from Suez city 43 km.
Port Specifications
Engineering Features
Total Area
87.8 km2 (87818000 m2)
Water Area
65.5 km2 (65518000 m2)
Land Area
22.3 km2 (2230000 m2)
Productivity Features
Maximum Capacity 8.5 million ton/year
- General Cargo 4.75 million tons a year
- Containerized cargo 3.75 million tons a year
- TEU Capacity:400000 teus a year
Navigation Rules
Navigation Channels
Entrance channel of length 3650m. and width 250m. depth from 18m. up to 17m. in an entrance of diameter 560m. with a draft of 17m
Pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory in the port
Pilots
| Pilot Rank | Number of Pilots |
|---|---|
| Senior Pilot | 1 |
| First Pilotage | 1 |
Berths
Berths Information according to their types
| Berth Type | Number of Berths | Length (m.) | Width (m.) | Depth (m.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ro Ro | 2 | 200 | 30 | 17 |
| Bulk & General | 1 | 750 | 30 | 17 |
| Container | 1 | 750 | 30 | 17 |
| Tug Craft | 1 | 200 | – | 5.5 |
| Assisting units | 1 | 100 | – | 5.5 |
| Third dock | 1 | 350 | – | 17 |
| Total | 7 | 2350 | – | – |
Port Services and Facilities
Services
- The port uses an electronic system in the customs and control to achieve faster cargo release.
- The port is provided with cameras for monitoring the yards, berths and fence. Sokhna port is the first port that supplies the ISPS code.
- The port also comprises a control tower with 40m height provided with the latest radars and communication equipment.
Bunkering and Supplies
- Fresh water
- Solar
- Diesel
- Spare parts
- Bunkering vessels
- Waste water reception
- Fumigation
- Pilotage and tugging
- Food stuff
Security, Safety and Environmental Preservation Properties
- Medical facilities (equipped ambulance)
- Fire fighting network (110 binary values with 2 extinguishing pumps)
- Pollution combating