General Description
Location: El Arish port is situated in North Sinai, on the Mediterranean coast.
General overview: Formerly a small fishing port, El Arish was developed into a commercial port in 1996 and now handles general and bulk cargoes including white sands, coal and salt.
Berth 1: Commercial Vessels (242m Length // 8m Draught)
Berth 2: Fishing Vessels (124m Length)
Max size: Draught 8m, 10,000DWT.
Weather : Mild
Raining Season : Winter
Tidal range and flow : 0.15 – 0.65 m
Water Density : 1.003 mm / cm3
Storage:
- Open 28000 m2
- Covered 2000 m2
Future plans mention the development of a new berth 2500m length and 15m draft for vessels such as Dry bulk, Ro/Ro and Container.