Sokhna Port (EGSOK)

The newly constructed ultra-modern port consists of basins with a total quay length of 14km with direct access from the Gulf of Suez. It has an area of 1,000ha, four port basins with 2 operational berths of quay length 750m each, 1 dedicated for container and agri-bulk and the other is for general cargo/bulk (cement, clinker, steel coils HRC, etc). The port also has a Ro-Ro terminal and all berths are equipped with fenders. The quays are designed to handle super post Panamax vessels (8,000TEU), Capesize bulk carriers and heavy lift project cargo, with water depths of 17.0m in the approach, at the port and in the turning basin, which is 450m in diameter. Currently there are 8 industries in the port area consisting of sugar plant, biodiesel plant, slaughter house for imported livestock, bunkering terminal, ammonia plant, wool scouring factory, magnesium smelter and a methanol production plant.

Tropical.

Sokhna port is located on the W side of the Gulf of Suez, approx 20nm SSW of Suez Canal.

LOA 368.99m, beam 51.2m, draught 14.8m, 207,999DWT.

Approx 6,044,000t of cargo, 534,000TEU, 600 vessels and 224,000 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage berths in port approaches: ..... Number Area Name Position Diameter No 1 S1 29°40.93'N 032°27.00'E 0.6nm No 2 S2 29°40.30'N 032°27.00'E 0.6nm No 3 S3 29°39.68'N 032°27.00'E 0.6nm No 4 S4 29°41.01'N 032°26.10'E 0.5nm No 5 S5 29°40.35'N 032°26.01'E 0.5nm No 6 S6 29°39.75'N 032°26.10'E 0.5nm No 7 S7 29°41.67'N 032°26.50'E 0.3nm No 8 S8 29°40.05'N 032°26.50'E 0.3nm

Approach and entry: Sokhna Port is approached from a position at the W end of the W bound lane which leads across the Gulf of Suez TSS to the vicinity of Ain Sukhna Terminal. The harbour is entered from the vicinity of the lightbuoy (E-cardinal) (29° 38.9'N 032°24.4'E) moored at the outer end of the dredged and buoyed entry channel (depth of 18m). The entrance channel leads W passing between a pair of outer breakwaters which extend from the shore on the N and S sides of the entrance. The channel has a length of 3,650m and width of 250m. Depths in the channel and the turning basin are 17.0-18.0m.

BA 2373, 2132, 2133. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

1040.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50m long and available throughout 24 hours, 364 days a year. The pilot will board the vessel at position 29°38.9'N 032°24.5'E, a distance of 3nm from the port.

The port limits extend approx 4.5nm E from the harbour entrance and N to include the gas terminal.

Along the shoreline N of the channel stands the port control tower. Leading through the channel in between the breakwaters and range lights which are in line bearing 270°.

Area outside of the channel is not completely surveyed resulting in the possibility of uncharted shoals.

Tidal variation 1.2m. Draught not subject to tidal variation.

There is no VTS scheme in operation at the port. However, there are VTS schemes in use for the Red Sea and Gulf of Suez.

Two tugs are available, 2 x 2,500hp available throughout 24 hours. Towage is compulsory for any vessel in excess of 50m in length.

SOKHNA PORT 29°38.82'N 32°22.24'E (NORTH AIN SUKHNA PORT) UNCTAD LOCODE: EG AIS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

SOKHNA PORT 29°38.82'N 32°22.24'E (NORTH AIN SUKHNA PORT) UNCTAD LOCODE: EG AIS For details see: SOKHNA PORT PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Call sign: Sokhna Port VHF: VHF Ch 12. Telephone: +20 62 3710071, Fax: +20-62-3710070, E-mail: info@spdc.com, infosokhna@dpworld.com

Vessels should send ETA message by telex to SUMED Alexandria, immediately on leaving previous port, when change in ETA exceeds 6 hours and 72, 48 and 24 hours in advance. Container vessels to notify their ETA 2 weeks in advance, while passenger vessels, bulk vessels and general cargo vessels to alert their ETA 5 days in advance. Any ETA change over 12 hours must alert the port at 1100 on working days.

Dangerous cargo: ..... 1. Vessels carrying radioactive goods shall comply with the standards of SOLAS 74/78. 2. Loading and discharging IMO I and VII will only be allowed with prior authorisation of the port management and the relevant government authorities. 3. Before handling and stowage commences, the Master of a vessel and the Port Management shall appoint a responsible and trained person to supervise dangerous cargo operations. 4. There is no specific berth for the handling of dangerous cargo. Berth allocation is at the discretion of the Port Authority. Various productivity norms are used and the speed of loading and discharging will vary on the gangs and equipment used.