Sharm El Sheikh Port is located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, on the Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea, Egypt, under the jurisdiction of the Red Sea Ports Authority.
The port serves cruise vessels, yachts and supply ships calling at Sharm El Sheikh and the nearby Ras Mohammed area, which is a protected natural reserve. Environmental and navigational regulations are therefore strictly applied.
Key Port Particulars
| Item | Details |
| Berth / Terminal Position | 27° 51′ 1″ N – 34° 17′ 1″ E |
| Pilot Station | 27° 50.0′ N – 34° 17.4′ E |
| Typical Visibility on Approach | Clear, around 6 miles |
| Pilot Boarding Arrangement | No dedicated pilot boat. Tug is used as pilot boat (mast height ~14 m, main deck height ~1 m above sea level) |
| Mooring / Tow Lines | Ship’s lines to be used. Minimum Breaking Load of tow lines: 25 tons |
| Basin Minimum Depth | Approx. 20 m |
| Turning Basin Diameter | Approx. 1,800 m turning circle |
| Approach Channel | Channel length approx. 2.1 miles – course 330° for approach and 150° for departure |
| Minimum UKC Requirement | No specific minimum under keel clearance (UKC) requirement stated by port |
| Maximum Tidal Range | Approx. 1.3 – 2.3 m (MHHW to MLLW) |
| Sea Water Density | Approx. 1.04 g/cm³ |
| Seabed Type | Mainly coral |
| Chart Quality (CATZOC) | A2 category |
Navigational Aids
The approach to Sharm El Sheikh Port is supported by several lights and buoys, including:
. Ras Umm Sidd Lighthouse – 27° 51.0′ N, 34° 18.88′ E
. Starboard hand light beacon – 27° 51.0′ N, 34° 17.16′ E
. Port hand light beacon – 27° 50.4′ N, 34° 16.2′ E
. Starboard hand buoy – 27° 50.4′ N, 34° 17.2′ E
. Port hand buoy – 27° 50.4′ N, 34° 16.56′ E
These aids mark the channel and basin limits for safe approach and manoeuvring.
Fenders & Mooring Arrangements
Typical fendering arrangement: rubber fenders approx. 2.0 m x 0.5 m (volume ~0.628 m³ rubber).
A detailed berth and mooring point diagram is available from the port / agent on request.
Bunkering & Services
Bunkering: Available by road tanker/vehicle tankers.
Type of fuel: typically summer diesel (details and specs to be confirmed case by case).
Bunkering rates: as per agent’s quotation at time of request.
Fresh water, provisions and other husbandry services can be arranged via KADMAR on request.
Environmental & Special Requirements
Sharm El Sheikh and Ras Mohammed area are designated natural reserves, and the port operates under strict environmental protection standards:
. Natural Reserve Regulations: special rules apply for discharges, emissions and waste handling.
. Speed Limits: maximum speed in specified environmental areas is 4 knots.
. Ballast Water: vessels must comply with Egyptian and international ballast water management regulations.
Masters are requested to follow all local instructions given by Port Control, Coast Guard and Environmental Authority.
Contact & Agency
For all port calls at Sharm El Sheikh, including pilotage, berthing, clearance, bunkers, provisions and cruise/yacht services, please contact:
KADMAR Shipping
(Ops – Sharm El Sheikh)
Email: general@kadmar.com
Tel: +20 3 484 0680
