Dekheila Port
Port ID Number (ISPS Code):
17350
Approval Date:
17/6/2004
Time Zone:
+2 GMT
VHF:
9 11 13 16
ISPS Code Source:
Coordinate
Long:
29 ° 49 / E
Lat:
31 ° 08 / N
Natural Characteristics
Weather
Prevailing winds are North West
Wind Scale
2-3 Beaufort (in summer), 3-4 Beaufort (in winter)
Water Density
1.030 (g/cm3 )
Raining Season
winter
Tidal range and flow
0.46 m.
Port Specifications
Total Area
6240000 sq.m.
Water Area
2740000 sq.m.
Land Area
3500000 sq.m.
Maximum Capacity 22.1 million ton/year:
- General Cargo: 10.2 million ton.
- Dry Bulk: 3.4 million ton
- Liquid Bulk: 3.5 million ton
- Containerized Cargo: 5 million ton
- TEU Capacity: 500000
- Max. Ship Size: 168000 GRT
- Max. Depth: 20 m
- Working Hours: 24 hr. (scheduled time)
Navigation
Navigation Channels 1.5 mile length, 250 m. width, 20 m. depth.
Turning Circle 750 m. diameters, 20 m. depth for vessel maneuvering.
Main Breakwater
Breakwater to protect the port from widespread waves progressing from the North West 2250 m. long. The breakwater extends from Agamy throughout the several natural island, and consists of concrete – reinforced stones. The breakwater Chart datum varies from 2.77 m. to 5.8 m., reaches a depth between 10, 14 and the side sloping is 2 : 1.
Pilotage
It follows the regulations of Alexandria Port except Sumid units.
Towage
It follows the regulations for all ships whose tonnage exceeds 2000 tons.
Services and Facilities
Supply and Bunkering
- Fresh water
- Fuel
- Oils
- Cleaning
- Wastes
- Foodstuff
- Air transport
- Electric appliances
- Ballast water reception
- Navigational publications
- Provisions free zone
- Accommodation requirements
- Feeders
- Solar
- Fumigation
- Diesel
- Spare parts
- Light fuel gas terminal
- Liquefied gas terminal
Security, Safety and Environmental Preservation Properties
- Security
- Safety Service
- Rescue Operation
- Medical capabilities
- Fire Fighting
- Pollution Combating