Port of Mersa Matruh (EGMMU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mersa Matruh (UN/LOCODE EGMMU) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 31.3500° N, 27.2333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Egypt Mediterranean
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mersa Matruh
Where is Port of Mersa Matruh located?
Port of Mersa Matruh is a seaport located in Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 31.3500° N, 27.2333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mersa Matruh?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mersa Matruh is EGMMU — country code EG, location code MMU.
How deep is Port of Mersa Matruh?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mersa Matruh has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Mersa Matruh?
Port of Mersa Matruh is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mersa Matruh have?
Port of Mersa Matruh is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mersa Matruh are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45180), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →