Sharm El-Sheikh (EGSSH)

The port is mainly used by tourists, with regular cruise vessels visiting it. The port's maximum capacity is 100,000 passengers.

Tropical.

Sharm El-Sheikh is situated near the southernmost tip of the Sinai Peninsula where the Straits of Tiran meet the Gulf of Aqaba.

Draught 5.8m. Largest vessel handled: LOA 250m, draught 9.0m, 30,000DWT.

Anchorage may be obtained by small vessels in the NE corner of the bay, clear of any moorings that may be laid, in depths of about 26.0m, sand. Caution is necessary as depths increase suddenly towards the W.

Approach and entry: The approach to the bay is clear, and the bay is free from dangers. The harbour is entered W of a rocky point which forms the S end of the promontory separating Sharm El-Sheikh from Sharm El-Moiya.

Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

There are 105 buoys for mooring and accommodating vessels and yachts.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards in position 27°50.0'N 034°17.4'E.

The port limits extend 7nm S from a position on the coast NE of the port; then 5.5nm W to a position on the coast close N of Sandy Point.

Ras Umm Sidd Lighthouse (white rectangle on framework tower, 17m in height, Racon) (27°51.0'N 034°18.9'E) and the hotel situated nearby are prominent marks, as are the buildings within Sharm El-Sheikh.

Range 1.3-2.3m.

Prevailing wind: W'ly and NW'ly winds. The rainy season is winter.

SHARM EL SHEIKH 27°51.32'N 34°17.18'E (SHARM ASH SHAYKH) UNCTAD LOCODE: EG SSH ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

SHARM ASH SHAYKH 27°51.32'N 34°17.18'E (SHARM EL SHEIKH) UNCTAD LOCODE: EG SSH For details see: SHARM EL SHEIKH PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 06. RT: 8207kHz. Ch 12 and 16 Port Contacts: Tel: 069 3660209 Fax: 069 3660557

It is a port of entry with Customs and Immigration facilities.