Approach Area

Latitude: 31°11’N Longitude: 029°52’E     Time Zone: GMT +2 Unctad Code: EGALY

Approach Area:

The Harbor Is Protected By Marine Rocks And 2 Break Waters While The Width Of The Entrance Is About 400 Meters And There Are Two Fairways In Between As Follows:

 

Length
(Meters)

Width
(Meters)

Depth
(Meters)

Big Strait

2000

220

14

Small Strait

1600

100

9

 

The Port Is Divided Into Two Parts Separated By Coke Quays And Breakwater. The First Part Is Entitled The Port Or The Inner Dock While The Second Is Known By The Dock Or The Outer Part And Its Area Is 600 Hectare, Moreover The First Part Is Devoted To General Cargo Trade And The Second For Petroleum Or Bulk Cargoes. Also Pilotage Is Obligatory For Vessels Coming In Or Out Of The Port.