Port of Ras Shukheir

The controlling depth at Ras Shukheir is 17.07 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 Ras Shukheir is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ra's Shuqayr Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the SW. Other aids include Al Mallāhah (9.2 NM NW), Ra's Dubb (9.5 NM SE), Ra'S Gharib (15.8 NM NW), Ra's Ghārib (15.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Ras Shukheir 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 Ras Shukheir is a port in EG. Its UN/LOCODE is EGRSH — 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 Ras Shukheir 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.

RAS SHUKHEIR (UN/Locode: EGRSH), Egypt is a seaport located at approximately 28.13406° N, 33.27969° E.

Coordinates: 28.13406° N, 33.27969° E. Nearby terminals/ports:RAS GHARIB — UN/Locode: EGRAG — 28.34934° N, 33.11378° EWADI FEIRAN — UN/Locode: EGWAF — 28.74811° N, 33.20139° ERAS BUDRAN — UN/Locode: EGRAB — 28.95844° N, 33.14914° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 17.07 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: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger and Tanker.

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