Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal (EGAIS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal (UN/LOCODE EGAIS) is a large open roadstead harbor located in Egypt, on the Gulf of Suez. It sits at 29.5833° N, 32.3667° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 56 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Suez; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Egypt Red Sea
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal
Where is Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal located?
Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal is a seaport located in Egypt, on the Gulf of Suez. Its coordinates are 29.5833° N, 32.3667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal is EGAIS — country code EG, location code AIS.
How deep is Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal has an anchorage depth of about 56 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal?
Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal reports a maximum length of 297 m, a maximum beam of 48.7 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal.
What type of harbor is Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal?
Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal have?
Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ain Sukhna Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48055), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →