Egyptian Ports
IDKU
Idku LNG Port is located on Egypt’s Mediterranean Coast on the East of Bay of Abu Qir, 40 km east of Alexandria.
The port is managed and operated by port operations department, which offers services to LNG vessels.
Supply boats authorized by Port Management to use the port on a regular base for their offshore operations and maintenance.
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Port Position Long |
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30° 18’40” E |
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Port Position Lat |
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31° 21’ 7.9” N |
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Terminal Type |
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Idku LNG port is the largest specialized LNG export facility in Egypt capable to accommodate the largest LNG vessels up to 160,000 m³. |
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Time Zone |
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GMT +2 (+/- hours) |
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Nearest Airport |
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Burj Al-Arab |
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Owner |
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Egyptian Liquefied Natural Gas Project Alexandria-IDKU Coastal Road El Beheira |
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Max Draft |
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Maximum depth 11.7 |
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Navigation |
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Available 24 hours a day |
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Tides |
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Tidal range: normally about 1.00m |
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Weather |
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Winds light in morning, gain strength in day, can be very strong |
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Working Hours |
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24 hours |
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Pilotage |
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Vessels arriving from sea shall proceed to pilot boarding area two nautical miles from the channel entrance |
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Tanker |
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Crew Change |
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Liquid |
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Visa |
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Gas |
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Road Transport |
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RoRo |
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Personnel Transport |
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Multipurpose |
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Floating Crane |
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Breakbulk |
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Tug |
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Container |
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Supply Boat |
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Dry Bulk |
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Warehouse Storage |
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Passenger |
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Fresh Water |
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Medical Treatment |
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Sea Freight Clearance |
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Survey |
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Underwater Cleaning |
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Provisions |
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Dry-dock |
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Dirty Ballast Reception |
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Bunkers |
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