El Arish (EGAAC)

The port handles general cargo, container and bulk cargo.

Summer.

El Arish port is situated in North Sinai, on the Mediterranean coast.

Draught 8.0m.

There is a designated area, radius 1nm, 2nm N of the harbour entrance, for vessels awaiting a berth.

The approach channel approx 3.2km long, entrance channel approx 1.5km in length, with width of 770m and 140m, in a depth of 8.0m. From seaward the track leads SW on the alignment 213° of a pair of Leading Lights, through the entrance channel and then between the heads of two breakwaters into the harbour. Lights are exhibited from the heads of the breakwaters.

BA 2573. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(1).

1003.

Compulsory. There are two pilots available.

El Arish Lighthouse, 37m high at a distance of 19nm.

Vessels are not permitted to approach the port until 0600hrs local time, and must depart one hour before sunset.

Range 0.15-0.65m.

Available.

The weather is generally mild with the wet season being in winter.

EL'ARОSH 31°09.05'N 33°49.78'E UNCTAD LOCODE: EG AAC For details see: SUEZ CANAL PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 13, 16.

..... 1. Ship's Register Certificate 2. Safety Radio Certificate 3. Safety Construction Certificate 4. Safety Equipment Certificate 5. Safety Manning Certificate 6. Load Line Certificate.

The initial ETA should be sent to the vessel's nominated, state owned agent 7 days prior to arrival. Arrival confirmation should be sent 72 and 24 hours prior to arrival.