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Abu Ghosoun
Pilot
updated May 2010Available.
Key data
updated May 2010Load line zone
Tropical
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Ghosoun Terminal | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Maritime Transport Sector.
Position: Head of Department
Address: 4 Petolomy Street, Alexandria, 21514, Egypt.
Fax: +203 484 2096
Email: [email protected]
RSO - Security Consultant Services: Class NK.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
About Abu Ghosoun
updated May 2010Where it is
Abu Ghosoun is situated 80km S of Mersa Alam.
The port
The port receives vessels for phosphate shipping with capacity up to 10-12,000t. There is a small breakwater, two lightbuoys, a turning buoy and a light beacon on top of the breakwater.
Questions about Abu Ghosoun
What are the pilot arrangements at Abu Ghosoun?
Available.
What time zone is Abu Ghosoun in?
Local time at Abu Ghosoun is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 29 Apr 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 28 Oct 2027.
Which load line zone is Abu Ghosoun in?
Tropical
What is the UN/LOCODE of Abu Ghosoun?
The UN/LOCODE of Abu Ghosoun is EGAGN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Abu Ghosoun say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.