Egyptian Ports
Safaga
Safaga is situated on the western shore of the Red Sea, midway between Hamrawein and Hurghada.
The port is sheltered by an island and reefs and is an important phosphate export terminal.
Vessels usually enter the port in the early morning, when the reefs are easily visible.
Summary:
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Time Zone |
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GMT +2 (+/- hours) |
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Nearest Airport |
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Cairo |
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Authority |
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Safaga Port Authority co/ Red Sea ports Authority |
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Max Draft Excl Tide |
From 9 M to 13 M |
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Max Length |
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Max LOA 230.- M subject to distance from begining of 1st hold to end of last hold not to exceed 200.- M |
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Navigation |
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Only Day light movements allowed |
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Tides |
1.2 m. to 2.1 m |
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Weather |
Prevailing winds are north west and south east | |
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Working Hours |
24 hours a day |
Facilities: |
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Services: |
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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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Delivery of spare parts |
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