Adabiya Port

Adabiya Port

Port ID Number (ISPS Code)

14689

Approval Date

24/6/2004

Time Zone

GMT +2

Wave Code (VHF)

12 – 16

Coordinate

Lat: 

 29 o 52 / N

Long:

 32 o 29 / E

Natural Characteristics

Weather

Prevailing winds are North West.

Water Density

1.04 (g./cm2)

Raining Season

Winter

Tidal range and flow

1.2 m to 1.2 m.

Port Description

Location

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

Engineering Features

Water Area 158 km2 (158073000 m2)(Including Suez, Adabiya And Petroleum Docks)
Land Area   0.8 km2 (854000 m2)

Productivity Features

  • Maximum Capacity 7.3 Million Tones Yearly
  • 5.13 million ton (General cargo).
  • 2.8 million ton (Dry Bulk).
  • Working Hours: Throughout 24 hours (in 3 shifts).

Navigation Rules

NAVIGATION CHANNELS

Approach Area

Inner anchorage area as controlled by Suez Canal Authority and the reception of vessels is done on the anchorage in the waiting area.

Pilotage

Pilotage is compulsory, and performed by pilots of the Suez Port. Available by night and day. Provided with navigational and electronic aids necessary for safe navigation 24 hours\daily.

Towage

Towage charges are 275 US$ \ hour for foreign vessels, and 175 L.E \ hour for Egyptian vessels, for a minimum of 3 hours.

Berths

Berths Information according to their types

Berth Type Number Berths Auxiliary Berths Length (m.) Depth (m.)
From To
General Cargo 1 3 150 11 11
Cargo & Dry Bulk 2 4,5 435 12 12
Cargo & Tourism 4 6, 7, 8, 9 725 12 12
Military 2 1,2 530 9.5 9.5
Total 9 1840

Port Services and Facilities

Supply and Bunkering

  • Fresh water
  • Fuel
  • Light fuel
  • Heavy fuel
  • Crew exchange
  • Ship repair
  • Solar
  • Diesel
  • Spare parts
  • Polluted water reception
  • Foodstuff
  • Fumigation
  • Tugging and pilotage
  • Bunkering vessels
  • Cleaning fee:5% for all types of vessels,except for general cargo vessels 3%

 

Security,Safety and Environmental Preservation Properties

 

  • Medical capabilities
  • Fire fighting
  • Pollution combating