Port of Al Arish (EGAAC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Al Arish (UN/LOCODE EGAAC) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 31.1520° N, 33.8311° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 13 m, an anchorage depth near 16 m, cargo pier depths around 12 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, breakbulk 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Egypt Mediterranean
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Al Arish
Where is Port of Al Arish located?
Port of Al Arish is a seaport located in Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 31.1520° N, 33.8311° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Arish?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Arish is EGAAC — country code EG, location code AAC.
How deep is Port of Al Arish?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Al Arish has a channel depth of about 13 m, an anchorage depth of about 16 m, cargo pier depths of about 12 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Al Arish?
Port of Al Arish reports a maximum draft of 11.2 m, a maximum length of 250 m, a maximum beam of 40 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Al Arish require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Al Arish.
What type of harbor is Port of Al Arish?
Port of Al Arish is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Al Arish have?
Port of Al Arish is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Al Arish are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45120), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →