Port of Hurghada

EGHRG🇪🇬Egypt

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About Port of Hurghada

Hurghada Port is a sheltered harbor established in 1905. It serves as a key facility for the Red Sea Governorate, handling general cargo and passenger traffic. The port is equipped with tugs and a drydock.

Background
Hurghada is a coastal city that serves as the capital and largest city of the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt. Hurghada has grown from a small fishing village to one of the largest resort destinations along the Red Sea coast, stretching close to 40 km.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Tidal Range
1ft

Operations & Services

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

History

Established
1905

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
EGHRG
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Time Zone
UTC+2

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
Red Sea
Latitude
27.2369°
Longitude
33.8269°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
47990 →
Wikidata
Q187284 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
hurghada.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hurghada?

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The approach to Hurghada is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Abū Minqār Lighthouse at 1.8 NM to the SE. Other aids include Umm Qamar (8.2 NM NNE), Jiftūn aş Şaghir (8.6 NM ESE), Jazīrat Shākir (17.1 NM NE), Suyūl al Khubrá (19.6 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hurghada?

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The Port of Hurghada 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 Hurghada?

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You can track vessels near Hurghada (EGHRG) 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 Hurghada?

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The Port of Hurghada is a port in EG. Its UN/LOCODE is EGHRG — 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 EGHRG 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 Hurghada?

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The Port of Hurghada 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.