Port of Sharm El Sheikh (EGSSH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sharm El Sheikh (UN/LOCODE EGSSH) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Egypt, on the Red Sea. It sits at 27.8500° N, 34.2833° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.
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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Egypt Red Sea
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sharm El Sheikh
Where is Port of Sharm El Sheikh located?
Port of Sharm El Sheikh is a seaport located in Egypt, on the Red Sea. Its coordinates are 27.8500° N, 34.2833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sharm El Sheikh?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sharm El Sheikh is EGSSH — country code EG, location code SSH.
How deep is Port of Sharm El Sheikh?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sharm El Sheikh has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Sharm El Sheikh require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sharm El Sheikh.
What type of harbor is Port of Sharm El Sheikh?
Port of Sharm El Sheikh is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sharm El Sheikh are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47988), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →