Port of Marsa Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene

The approach to Marsa Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate Lighthouses Lighthouse at 7.5 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Port Sa'Id (7.5 NM ESE), Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Front (8.3 NM ESE), Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Rear (8.3 NM ESE), Port Sa'id (8.7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Marsa Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene 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.

You can track vessels near Marsa Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene (EGEPP) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for EGEPP on the live map.

The Port of Marsa Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene is a port in EG. Its UN/LOCODE is EGEPP — 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 Marsa Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene 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.