Port Rashid

The controlling depth at Port Rashid is 12 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 Port Rashid is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ra'Shid Lighthouse at 8.4 NM to the NE. Other aids include Jazirat Disuqi (Nelson Island) (9.9 NM W), Abu Qir Range Rear (11.7 NM WSW), Montazah Palace (15.1 NM WSW), Qaitbay (23.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port Rashid is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

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

The Port Rashid is a port in EG. Its UN/LOCODE is EGPRA — 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 Rashid 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.