Port of Abu Zenimah

The approach to Abu Zenimah is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ra's az Za'farānah Lighthouse at 23.1 NM to the W. Other aids include Zaafarana (23.1 NM W), Ra's Rawāhimī (24.6 NM SW), Marsa Thilimit Range Front (25.1 NM W), Marsa Thilimit Range Rear (25.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Abu Zenimah is located within the Suez Canal approach — the critical route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

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The Port of Abu Zenimah is a port in EG. Its UN/LOCODE is EGAZA — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, EG, are the ISO country code for EG. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Abu Zenimah operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

ABU ZENIMAH (UN/Locode: EGAZA), Egypt is a seaport located at approximately 29.03000° N, 33.12000° E.

Coordinates: 29.03000° N, 33.12000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:RAS BUDRAN — UN/Locode: EGRAB — 28.95844° N, 33.14914° EWADI FEIRAN — UN/Locode: EGWAF — 28.74811° N, 33.20139° ERAS GHARIB — UN/Locode: EGRAG — 28.34934° N, 33.11378° E

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.

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