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| Port ID Number (ISPS Code) | 085705 |
| Approval Date | 16/9/2004 |
| Time Zone | GMT +2 |
| ISPS Code Source | http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode/ISPSPortFacilities.aspx |
| Wave code (VHF) | 16 13 |
Coordinate
| Long | 33 o 49 / E |
| Lat | 31 o 09 / N |
Natural Characteristics
| Weather | Mild |
| Raining Season | Winter |
| Tidal range and flow | 0.15 – 0.65 m |
| Water Density | 1.003 mm / cm3 |
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.
| Total Area | 230.000 m.sq |
| Water Area | 180.000 m.sq |
| Land Area | 50.000 m.sq |
| Total Yards Area | 34.000 m.sq |
1.2 million tons / year Detailed Data is as follows:
Entrance and Exit Strait
270 m. length, 100 m. width, 9-11 m. depth.
Approach Area
An imaginary line from the sea side with 1 nm length linking the edges of the Eastern and North Western Breakwaters
Pilotage
Two senior pilots undertake Pilotage works ,pioltage is compulsory and is undertaken by the port Authourties pilots
Detailed Berths Information
| Berth Number | Length (m.) | Depth(m.) | Breadth(m.) | Year of Construction | Number of Bollards |
| Dry Bulk | |||||
| 1 | 242 | 7-8 | 10 | 1984 | 10 |
| Services and Launches | |||||
| 2 | 122 | 3-4 | 5 | 1984 | 5 |
| Total | |||||
| 2 Berth | 364 | 3-8 | |||
Bunkering and Supply
The port is provided with fuel, water and any other requirements.
Security, Safety and Environmental Preservation Properties
| Address | North Sinai Governorate, Abu Sakl. |
| Telephone | (068) 320045 |
| Fax | (068) 322431 |