Port of Port Sudan (SDPZU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Sudan (UN/LOCODE SDPZU) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Sudan, on the Red Sea. It sits at 19.6000° N, 37.2333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 25.6 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 16 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Sudan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Sudan
Where is Port of Port Sudan located?
Port of Port Sudan is a seaport located in Sudan, on the Red Sea. Its coordinates are 19.6000° N, 37.2333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Sudan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Sudan is SDPZU — country code SD, location code PZU.
How deep is Port of Port Sudan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Sudan has a channel depth of about 25.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 16 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Sudan?
Port of Port Sudan reports a maximum draft of 13.2 m, a maximum length of 294.5 m, a maximum beam of 40.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Sudan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Sudan.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Sudan?
Port of Port Sudan is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Sudan have?
Port of Port Sudan is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Sudan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47940), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →