Port of Dumyat (Damietta)

The controlling depth at Dumyat (Damietta) is 12.05 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Dumyat (Damietta) is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Damietta Port Range Front Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the SW with a nominal range of 6 NM. Other aids include Damietta Port Range Rear (0.6 NM SW), Damietta (5.5 NM NE), Damietta (5.5 NM NE), Damietta West Breakwater (Ra's el Bar) (5.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Dumyat (Damietta) 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 Dumyat (Damietta) is a port in EG. Its UN/LOCODE is EGDAM — 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 Dumyat (Damietta) 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.

DAMIETTA (UN/Locode: EGDAM), Egypt is a seaport located at approximately 31.46800° N, 31.76100° E.

Coordinates: 31.46800° N, 31.76100° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORT SAID — UN/Locode: EGPSD — 31.24478° N, 32.32300° EPORT SAID EAST — UN/Locode: EGPSE — 31.22000° N, 32.35000° ESAKR KOREISH — UN/Locode: EGSKR — 31.30000° N, 31.13000° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Large. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring and turning area. Depths: channel depth 14m - 15.2m; anchorage depth 15.5m - 16m; cargo pier depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 12.05 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

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