Port of Damietta (EGDAM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Damietta (UN/LOCODE EGDAM) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 31.4833° N, 31.7500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Egypt Mediterranean
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Damietta
Where is Port of Damietta located?
Port of Damietta is a seaport located in Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 31.4833° N, 31.7500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Damietta?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Damietta is EGDAM — country code EG, location code DAM.
How deep is Port of Damietta?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Damietta has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Damietta require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Damietta.
What type of harbor is Port of Damietta?
Port of Damietta is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Damietta have?
Port of Damietta is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Damietta are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45151), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →