Port of Ras Gharib (EGRAG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ras Gharib (UN/LOCODE EGRAG) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Egypt, on the Gulf of Suez. It sits at 28.3500° N, 33.1000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Egypt
UN/LOCODE
EGRAG
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
28.3500° N, 33.1000° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Gulf of Suez; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
Region
Egypt Red Sea

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / No
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
16 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ras Gharib

Where is Port of Ras Gharib located?

Port of Ras Gharib is a seaport located in Egypt, on the Gulf of Suez. Its coordinates are 28.3500° N, 33.1000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ras Gharib?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ras Gharib is EGRAG — country code EG, location code RAG.

How deep is Port of Ras Gharib?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ras Gharib has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.

Does Port of Ras Gharib require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ras Gharib.

What type of harbor is Port of Ras Gharib?

Port of Ras Gharib is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Ras Gharib have?

Port of Ras Gharib is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ras Gharib are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48020), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →