Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) (EGSKT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) (UN/LOCODE EGSKT) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 31.0567° N, 29.6704° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Egypt
UN/LOCODE
EGSKT
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
31.0567° N, 29.6704° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
21.6 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Egypt Mediterranean

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterNo / No
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesNo
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

Route Calculator & Transit Estimator

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Distance
11 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr)

Where is Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) located?

Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) is a seaport located in Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 31.0567° N, 29.6704° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr)?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) is EGSKT — country code EG, location code SKT.

How deep is Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr)?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.

Does Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr).

What type of harbor is Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr)?

Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) have?

Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45172), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →