El-Arish port is the only Mediterranean port at the north of Sinai. Until 1982, it was merely a fishing vessel berth lacking the least of facilities. Since 1987, developments were made to protect the port seawards, and to adapt it for fishing activities as well as cargo traffic and transits, crop exportation and different maritime sports, after executing the port development works.
Berthing: Waiting time expected for berthing is around 2 days “Subject to daily changes and W/P”
Available berths:
Berth 1: Old Commercial Vessels (draft 7 M)
Berth 2: New Commercial Berth (draft 11 M)
Loading rate: 12000 tons per day
Port Data:
Port ID Number (ISPS Code): 085705
Approval Date: 16/9/2004
VHF: 13 16
Natural Characteristics:
Water Density: 1.003 g/cm3
Other Info.:
– Pilotage is compulsory and is undertaken by the port Authority’s pilots.
– Future plans mention the development of a new berth 2500m length and 15m draft for vessels such as Dry bulk, Ro/Ro and Container.