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LOCATION

 

Latitude:       31° 11' North

Longitude:    029° 52' East

 

Alexandria is situated on the West Verge of the Nile Delta between the Mediterranean Sea and Mariut Lake. It is considered the second most important city and the main port in Egypt , it handles over three quarters of Egypt ’s foreign trade.

 

 

 

 

PORT DESCRIPTION

 

 

Alexandria port consists of two harbors (East and West) separated by a T-shaped peninsula. The East harbor is shallow and is not used in navigation. The West harbor is used for commercial shipping. The harbor is formed by two converging breakwaters.

 

Geographical Overview;

The First Zone Is the area extending between berth 5 and berth 15, used for general cargo handling.

 

The Second Zone Is situated between berths 16, 31, and deals with 4 types of activities: unified cargoes including Ro-Ro, passengers terminal, stuffed bulk cargoes, and barge discharge.

 

The Third Zone Is located between berths 33 and 47, and is used for handling general cargo and barge discharge.

The Fourth Zone Is located between berths 50 and 68, and is used for handling containers, cement, coal, barge discharge, fertilizers, and general cargo.

 

The Fifth Zone Is situated between zone 71(a) and 85, and is used for handling: molasses, timber, some types of general cargoes, barge discharge, grains and flour.

 

The Sixth Zone (Oil Dock) Is situated at the western boundaries of the port, encompasses oil berths 87 / 1,2,3,4,5, and is used for handling edible oil, oil products and for providing bunkers. It also includes berth 86 situated at the port’s limits, used for handling livestock. The port does not include oil storage facilities, but oil berths are connected to a refinery through a 2 km. long pipeline.

 

 

TIME ZONE

 

Time Zone:     GMT +2

 

 

PORT AUTHORITY

 

Alexandria Port Authority

106 Horreiyah Avenue,

Alexandria,

POB 215141 Shalalat

Alexandria - EGYPT
 

 

 

 

 

 

ANCHORAGE AREA

 

Arriving vessels are accommodated at the external dwelling area, piloted to the outer harbor anchorage area, and then moored on the designated berth at the inner anchorage area.

 

 

 

PILOTAGE

 

Pilotage Terminal Telephone:     +20 [3] 4805240

 

Pilotage is compulsory for all types of vessels. Pilots board in the designated waiting area to pilot the ship inside to the outer harbor anchorage area, through fairways, inside the inner anchorage area and throughout maneuverings.

 

Pilotage fees according to Law 24 of the year 1983 and its amendments.

 

Pilots

 

 

TUGGING

 

Tugging is mandatory for vessels exceeding 2000 tons.

 

Tugs 67 tugs are available .

 

 

APPROACH AREA

 

The port (harbor) is protected by sea stuns, and two converging breakwaters. The entrance breadth is 400m. approximately. The port is divided into two harbors separated by coal berths and the inner breakwater. The first harbor is called the inner dock and the second harbor is called the outer harbor with a water area of 600 hectares. The first harbor is used for handling general cargo while the second harbor is used for oil and bulk cargo traffic.

 

There Are Two Fairways In Between As Follows:

 

 

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels arriving and departing the port. The approach area is 3 Nautical Miles distanced from Negma Lighthouse.

 

The Port Is Divided Into Two Parts Separated By Coke Quays And Breakwater. The First Part Is Entitled The Port Or The Inner Dock While The Second Is Known By The Dock Or The Outer Part And Its Area Is 600 Hectare, Moreover The First Part Is Devoted To General Cargo Trade And The Second For Petroleum Or Bulk Cargoes. Also Pilotage Is Obligatory For Vessels Coming In Or Out Of The Port.

 

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

 

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BERTHS & CARGOES HANDLED

 

Alexandria Port has total 61 berths. Details of the berths are shown under below Tables.

 

 

Berths Information according to their types;

 

 

 

STORAGE AREAS

 

 

 

MARITIME & CARGO HANDLING AND SERVICE EQUIPMENTS

 

Maritine [Floating] Units

 

Cargo Handling & Service Equipments

 

 

 

LIQUIFIED GAS TERMINAL

 

Available for vessels with 8.53 m. draught and 122 m. length.

 

 

REPAIRS

 

Companies specialized in vessel repair representing Alexandria Shipyard are operating inside the port. Two dry docks and 4 slipways fitted with modern equipment are available, as well as installations for vessel construction. Repair facilities are provided by the Egyptian Company for Shipbuilding and Repair.

 

Dry Dock 2 are available with the following dimensions 158.5 x 18.9 x 64 m.; and 267 x 39.6 x 9.5 m.

 

Floating Dock Available.

 

Mechanical Dock Available.

 

 

BUNKERING & SUPPLIES

 

Coal     Petroleum   

 

Coal is provided by;

• BATTON & RICA Co. (cable: FERTICOAL); and

• Overseas for Cool Shipping and Trading Company (cable: VOSCOT)

 

Petroleum is provided by;

• Shell-Egypt (Cable: SHELL);

• Mobil-Egypt (Cable: MOBILOIL);

• ESSO Standard -Near East (Cable: NEAR EAST);

• ESSO (Cable: ESS);

• COOPERATIVE SOC (Cable: COO PETROL)

Other Supplies & Services Available as follows;

• Fresh Water

• Foodstuff

• Provisions Free Zone

• Accommodation requirements

• Cleaning

• Wastes

• Ballast water reception

• Fumigation

• Pilotage

• Solar

• Crew

• Fuel

• Light fuel

• Diesel

• Oils

• Spare parts

• Electric appliances