PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Adabiya
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory and available 24 hours.
Key data
updated Feb 2024Size limits
LOA 229m, beam 38m, draught 12.3m, 85,062DWT.
Water density
1030.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 1.2m - 2.1m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adabiyah | 12.30 m | 229 m | 10 |
| Dry Bulk Terminal | — | 169 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Feb 2024Approach
Adabiya Harbour should be approached through a buoyed channel, situated SW of No 3A Lightbuoy (29°53.6'N 032°29.9'E), which leads SE of Sha'b Ataqa (Ataqa Reef).
The channel, which is approx 0.4nm long and over 180m wide, has depths from approx 14.7-15.7m. It is marked at its outer end by C1 and C2 Lightbuoys (red and green cylindrical) and at its inner end by C3 and C4 Lightbuoys (red and green cylindrical).
When clear of the inner end of the channel, course may be adjusted for the harbour or for the anchorage.
Anchorages
Adabiya Bay affords good anchorage situated 1.75nm NW of Ras el Adabiya, to the W of Sha'b Ataqa. There are 2 anchor berths, with depths in excess of 14.0m. The position of the centre of each anchorage berth is given as a bearing and distance in nm from Green Island Light (anchorage).
Tugs
Compulsory.
Mooring
Mooring buoys are laid in the outer part of the harbour, SE of the small jetty.
Charts and publications
BA 159, 2133, 2373, 4704. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP283(1).
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
Port services
updated Jul 2018Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available by barge.
Medical
Semadko Hospital, 8km.
Crew change
Available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Cairo International Airport, 110km.
Nearest railway: Suez, 13km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Adabiya
updated Mar 2024Where it is
The port of Adabiya is situated on the western shore of Suez Bay, approx 7.0nm SW of Port Suez.
The port
The principal cargoes handled are grain and other foodstuffs, the port is also used by Naval vessels.
Exports include urea, cement, rice and steel coils. Imports are sugar, wheat, palm oil, scrap and cattle.
Traffic
Approx 10,000,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Adabiya
What are the pilot arrangements at Adabiya?
Compulsory and available 24 hours.
What time zone is Adabiya in?
Local time at Adabiya is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 29 Apr 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 28 Oct 2027.
What is the maximum draft at Adabiya?
The deepest berth listed is at Adabiyah: 12.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Adabiya?
1030.
Which load line zone is Adabiya in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Adabiya?
The UN/LOCODE of Adabiya is EGADA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Adabiya 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.