Port of El Ismailiya (EGISM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of El Ismailiya (UN/LOCODE EGISM) is a small canal or lake harbor located in Egypt, on the Suez Canal. It sits at 30.5833° N, 32.2833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Suez Canal; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Egypt Red Sea
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of El Ismailiya
Where is Port of El Ismailiya located?
Port of El Ismailiya is a seaport located in Egypt, on the Suez Canal. Its coordinates are 30.5833° N, 32.2833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of El Ismailiya?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of El Ismailiya is EGISM — country code EG, location code ISM.
How deep is Port of El Ismailiya?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of El Ismailiya has a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
Does Port of El Ismailiya require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of El Ismailiya.
What type of harbor is Port of El Ismailiya?
Port of El Ismailiya is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of El Ismailiya have?
Port of El Ismailiya is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of El Ismailiya are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48050), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →