Port of Suez Canal

The controlling depth at Suez Canal is 18.8 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.

As a very large-sized facility, Suez Canal serves ultra-large container ships (ULCS), VLCC tankers, capesize bulkers, and the largest classes of ro-ro vessels. It offers deep-water berths, gantry cranes for container handling, and full-service cargo terminals. Vessel operators should contact the port authority for specific berth availability and cargo handling capabilities.

The approach to Suez Canal is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port Sa'Id Bypass East Lighthouse at 38.6 NM to the N. Other aids include Port Sa'Id Bypass West (38.6 NM N), Port Said Bypass East (38.6 NM N), Port Said Bypass West (38.6 NM N), Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Rear (39.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Suez Canal 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 Suez Canal (EGSCN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Suez Canal is a port in EG. Its UN/LOCODE is EGSCN — 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 Suez Canal 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.