UNCTAD Code: EGALY

Longitude 29 o 52 ' E Latitude 31 o 11'  N

Time Zone        GMT +2

VHF                  10  11  13  14  67

Adjustment with ISPS code
Identification number 14726

Acceptance date    17/6/2004

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/cm² )

Raining Season           Winter

Tidal range and flow    0.46m

Port Description

Location 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. Alexandria port consists of two harbours
(East and West) separated by a T-shaped peninsula. The East harbour is shallow and is not used
 in navigation. The West harbour is used for commercial shipping. The harbour 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 ports does
 not include oil storage facilities, but oil berths are connected to a refinery through a 2 km.
 long pipeline.

Engineering Features

Total Area                       9600000 sq. m.

Water Area                     8500000 sq. m.

Land Area                       1100000 sq. m.

Customs Zone                 900000 sq. m.

Maximum Port Length      4.8 km.

Maximum Port Breadth     2 Km

Productivity Features

Maximum Capacity            33.57 million ton/year

General Cargo               19.08 million ton

Dry Bulk                        7.43 million ton

Liquid Bulk                    4.31 million ton

Containerized Cargo      2.75 million ton

TEU Capacity                250000

Max. Ship Size              150000 tons

Max. Ship Length           213.36 m

Max. Ship Width            36.58 m

Max. Depth                   12.8 m

Working Hours              24 h. (scheduled time)

Navigation Channels

Large Strait                   2000 m. Length, 220 m. width, 14.2 m. depth

Small Strait              1600 m. length, 100 m. width, 8.5 m. depth

Approach Area

The port is protected by sea stuns, and two converging breakwaters. The entrance breadth is 400m. Approximately. The port is divided into two harbours separated by coal berths and the inner breakwater. The first harbour is called the inner dock and the second harbour is called the outer harbour with a water area of 600 hectares. The first harbour is used for handling general cargo while the second harbour is used for oil and bulk cargo traffic. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels arriving and departing the port. The approach area is 3 Nautical Miles distanced from Negma lighthouse.

Pilotage is compulsory for all types of vessels. Pilots board in the designated waiting area to pilot the ship inside to the outer harbour anchorage area, through       

fairways, inside the inner anchorage area and throughout maneuverings. 

Pilotage fees   according to law 24 for year 1983 and its amendments.

Pilots

Tugging

Tugging is mandatory for vessels exceeding 2000 tons.

Tugs                 67 tugs are available.

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 and Supplies

Feeder Vessels

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); and

COOPERATIVE SOC (cable: COOPETROL)

Liquefied Gas Terminal

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

Ship Repair

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.

Supplementary Services

Headquarters

Address   106 El Horreya Avenue – Alexandria.

Tel.          03/4874322

Fax          03/4869714

P.O.Box  26514 (El Shallalat Post Office)

E-mail     alxsite@emdb.gov.eg

Maritime terminal

Tel           03/4800100 -4800201 – 4805320

Control Bridge

+(20) 03 4804633 – 4802909 -  4803931

Port radio station

Frequency   between 156,3 – 158 mega cycle.

Channel      17/67/16-13/10 for maritime services and 14 for pilots and tug launches.

Maritime Platform

+(20) 03 4800201 – 4800100 – 4805320

Pilotage terminal 

Phone : +(20) 03 4805240

Fax :  +(20) 4805840