Abu Qir
EGAKI
OVERVIEW:
Commercial activity includes the handling of fertiliser, grain, liquid ammonia, metals
foodstuffs and offshore cargo. There are also facilities supporting military vessels
and a small fishing harbour.
LOCATION:
On the west coast of Abu Qir Bay, on the Mediterranean coast, approx. 30 km. NE of
Alexandria. A CBM berth is located 4.7 n.m. to the east of the port.
CHARTS:
Digital: EG4EGM12.
Paper: BA 2574 and 2681.
US 56100.
Publications:
NP49, Mediterranean Pilot Vol 5.
ISPS COMPLIANCE:
Port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE:
Breakbulk:
LOA 280 m., draft 6.0 m.
Bulk:
LOA 250 m., draft 7.5 m.
Tankers:
LOA 160 m., draft 7.5 m.
DENSITY:
Salt water.
APPROACHES:
A dredged approach channel is available with charted depth 16.0 m. The centre of the
channel is indicated by leading lights/beacons and its limits are marked by lateral
buoys. There are several islets, rocks and shoals along the coast either side of…
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