Port of Sharm ash Shaykh

EGSSH🇪🇬Egypt

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About Port of Sharm ash Shaykh

Also known as: Marsa al `At, Marsat al-`At, Marsat al-‘Ât, Marsá al ‘Āţ, Merset el `At, Merset el ‘At

Sharm ash Shaykh is an anchorage located on the Red Sea coast of Egypt's South Sinai Peninsula. It accommodates gas carriers, passenger vessels, and pleasure craft. Pilotage is compulsory, and tugs are available.

Background
Sharm El Sheikh is a coastal city in the South Sinai Governorate of Egypt. It lies on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, and located on the coastal strip along the Red Sea in Asia. Its population is approximately 77,000 as of 2017. Sharm El Sheikh is the administrative center of Egypt's South Sinai Governorate, which includes the smaller coastal towns of Dahab, Taba, and Nuweiba as well as the mountainous interior, St. Catherine and Mount Sinai.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
47988 →
GeoNames ID
359776 →
Wikidata
Q644 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.sharm-city.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
EGSSH
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
EG-JS
Latitude
27.8667°
Longitude
34.2833°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sharm ash Shaykh?

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The approach to Sharm ash Shaykh is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sharm el-Sheikh Entrance East Lighthouse at 1 NM to the S. Other aids include Sharm el-Sheikh Entrance West (1.5 NM SSW), Um El Sayed (1.9 NM ESE), Gulf of Suez Entrance Lighthouses (8.8 NM SSW), Ra'S Muhammad (8.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Sharm ash Shaykh?

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The Port of Sharm ash Shaykh 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 Sharm ash Shaykh?

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You can track vessels near Sharm ash Shaykh (EGSSH) 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 Sharm ash Shaykh?

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The Port of Sharm ash Shaykh is a port in EG. Its UN/LOCODE is EGSSH — 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 EGSSH 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 Sharm ash Shaykh?

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The Port of Sharm ash Shaykh 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.

What is the Port of Sharm ash Shaykh?

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SHARM ASH SHAYKH (UN/Locode: EGSSH), Egypt is a seaport located at approximately 27.85000° N, 34.28000° E.

Where is the Port of Sharm ash Shaykh located?

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Coordinates: 27.85000° N, 34.28000° E.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Sharm ash Shaykh?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Sharm ash Shaykh?

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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.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Sharm ash Shaykh?

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Vessel types historically calling: Gas Carrier, Passenger and Pleasure Craft.

Who are the ship suppliers at the Port of Sharm ash Shaykh?

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Ship suppliers include SENOUSSI FREE ZONE CO., .A. Blue Star Marine Services and Zamzam Marine Services + more.