Port of Safaja (EGSGA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Safaja (UN/LOCODE EGSGA) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Egypt, on the Red Sea. It sits at 26.7333° N, 33.9500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 37 m, cargo pier depths around 16 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Egypt Red Sea
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Safaja
Where is Port of Safaja located?
Port of Safaja is a seaport located in Egypt, on the Red Sea. Its coordinates are 26.7333° N, 33.9500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Safaja?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Safaja is EGSGA — country code EG, location code SGA.
How deep is Port of Safaja?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Safaja has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 37 m, cargo pier depths of about 16 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Safaja?
Port of Safaja reports a maximum draft of 14 m, a maximum length of 293.2 m, a maximum beam of 35.8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Safaja require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Safaja.
What type of harbor is Port of Safaja?
Port of Safaja is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Safaja have?
Port of Safaja is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Safaja are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47980), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →