Port of Zeit Bay

The controlling depth at Zeit Bay is 23 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 Zeit Bay is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Umm al Kīmān Lighthouse at 1.7 NM to the SW. Other aids include El Ashrafy (6.7 NM ESE), Ra's Zayt (7.7 NM NW), Ra's Dubb (14.7 NM NW), Bluff Point (14.9 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Zeit Bay 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 Zeit Bay (EGZEI) 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 Zeit Bay is a port in EG. Its UN/LOCODE is EGZEI — 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 Zeit Bay 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.