Port of EL TOR

EGELT🇪🇬Egypt

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About Port of EL TOR

El Tor is a harbor located in Egypt. It is operated by the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The port features compulsory pilotage and tug services, and includes a drydock.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
The Suez Canal Economic Zone

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
EGELT
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
Red Sea
Latitude
28.2284°
Longitude
33.6170°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
47982 →
GeoNames ID
442971 →
Wikidata
Q12246909 →
Seamark Type
light_minor
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of EL TOR?

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The approach to EL TOR is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is El Tor Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Ra's Dubb (16 NM SW), Ra's Zayt (17.7 NM SSW), Ra's Shuqayr (19 NM WSW), Al Mallāhah (24.1 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of EL TOR?

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The Port of EL TOR 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of EL TOR?

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You can track vessels near EL TOR (EGELT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of EL TOR?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE EGELT mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of EL TOR?

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The Port of EL TOR 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.