Port of North Ain Sukhna Port (EGAIS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of North Ain Sukhna Port (UN/LOCODE EGAIS) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Egypt, on the Gulf of Suez. It sits at 29.6500° N, 32.3667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 17 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
- Small
- 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 North Ain Sukhna Port
Where is Port of North Ain Sukhna Port located?
Port of North Ain Sukhna Port is a seaport located in Egypt, on the Gulf of Suez. Its coordinates are 29.6500° N, 32.3667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of North Ain Sukhna Port?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of North Ain Sukhna Port is EGAIS — country code EG, location code AIS.
How deep is Port of North Ain Sukhna Port?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of North Ain Sukhna Port has a channel depth of about 17 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 17 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of North Ain Sukhna Port?
Port of North Ain Sukhna Port reports a maximum draft of 14.8 m, a maximum length of 369 m, a maximum beam of 51.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of North Ain Sukhna Port require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of North Ain Sukhna Port.
What type of harbor is Port of North Ain Sukhna Port?
Port of North Ain Sukhna Port is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of North Ain Sukhna Port have?
Port of North Ain Sukhna Port is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of North Ain Sukhna Port are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48030), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →