Egypt

Port of As Suways (EG SUZ)

Egypt
Also known as: Port Suez
Port of As Suways, Egypt © TheEgyptian at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE EG SUZ
Coordinates 29.9667, 32.5500 (29°58′N 32°33′E)
Region EG-SUZ
Nearest city Suez
Body of water Gulf of Suez; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 18.6 m
Anchorage depth 6.4 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Oil terminal depth 7.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

As Suways is a seaport on the coast of Egypt, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Large, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 18.6 m, a key limit on vessel draft. The port lies close to Suez, the nearest major population center.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of As Suways located?
As Suways is a seaport in Egypt, near Suez.
What is the UN/LOCODE of As Suways?
The UN/LOCODE for As Suways is EG SUZ.
What is the channel depth at As Suways?
The channel depth at As Suways is 18.6 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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