Damietta

1. Damietta (Dumyat) pilot boarding place Pilot boards31°35.8′N 031°46.8′E

Size limits

LOA 368.52m, draught 14.0m, beam 51.2m and 175,327DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.61m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Access is obtained via a buoyed entrance channel from the N, length 11.4km, width 300m reducing to 250m when approaching the breakwaters. The channel is marked with 18 buoys that are lit at night, odd numbers to W, even numbers to E, with an outside waiting area. Depth in both the access channel and the outside waiting areas is 15.0m.

Breakwaters: The West Breakwater is 1,640m in length with 140m land based and 1,500m sea based area. The East Breakwater is 750m in length with 200m land based and 550m sea based area. Both breakwaters are made of stacked artificial acrobod piles topped with a concrete head.

Turning Dock: The turning dock diameter is 500m with 14.5m depth at the container berth, and 12.0m depth at the general cargo berth.

Barge Channel: The barge channel consists of 2 sections; one is 1,350m in length connecting the barge dock to the sea, inside the E breakwater, and the other is 3,750m connecting the dock to the Nile estuary, width 90m, depth 5.0m. The barge dock area is 250 x 250m comprising a 250m long and 5.0m deep quay.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessel Traffic Service: A Vessel Traffic Monitoring System is in operation in the port and provides shore side detection and tracking of vessels sailing in the area controlled by the Damietta Port Authority.

Anchorages

There is a designated anchorage area, 11km from the port, marked by 5 buoys, middle buoy in position 31°55'N 031°45'E, depths 16.0-20.0m, and approach from NW is recommended.

Gas Anchorage: An anchorage area for gas tankers is established, centred on 31°42.2'N 031°38.1'E, with a radius of 1nm.

Anchorage is also possible inside the turning basin in unfavourable weather conditions.

Restrictions

Damietta Banks, with depths of 4 to 8m, lie on the W side of the entrance channel and extend up to 8.5 miles offshore. A fishing prohibited area, which may best be seen on the chart, lies in the vicinity of the port and extends up to 10 miles offshore.

Tugs

Compulsory for vessels over 2,000GT. One tug is required for vessels under 122m in length, 2 tugs for vessels more than 122m length and 3 tugs under Master's command.

Five tugs of 2,400-3,500hp are available. Fire fighting units are available.

Charts and publications

BA 2578, 183. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent via the Port Authority 7 days before arrival, confirmation should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered by cable, fax or telex on the ship's arrival off the port, then in writing when the agent boards. Tendered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Charter Party.

Documents

Special forms for completion by the Master will be delivered onboard by the pilot on arrival.

Health

Free pratique is granted immediately on the vessel's arrival if not coming from an infected area. Pratique cannot be applied for by radio.

Ships Sanitation Exemption Certificates can be renewed if expired.

Customs and immigration

Customs: On berthing, Customs Officers will attend to check the ship's bonded store according to the list prepared by the Master.

200g of tobacco or 200 cigarettes plus 1 litre of spirits are permitted for each crew member to be held out of bond per week.

Immigration: The Immigration Officer is the first person to board after the pilot, checking Seaman's Books and issuing shore permits for crew members. Nobody is allowed to board the vessel before immigration clearance. Crew and/or passengers cannot leave the vessel before the attendance of the Immigration Officer.

Flags

Hoisting of the Egyptian flag on arrival is essential. If the flag is not available on arrival the Master may request one, through the agent, upon berthing.

Notices and regulations

Vessel should send an ETA to the port authority 7 days and 24 hours in advance. Mariners are advised that Traffic Separation Schemes and associated Precautionary Areas in the approaches to Mina Dumyat and Bur Sa'id have been established by the government of Egypt. A vessel traffic monitoring system is in operation in the port.

Vessels arriving with cargo to be discharged, or for loading cargo, will not be berthed unless receivers or shippers are ready with the necessary documents duly approved by the state agent/customs.

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

Repairs

Minor repairs can be carried out.

Dry docks

Mechanical slipway 42 x 12m available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from 3 tanks with 2300m2.

Bunkering: All grades available by barge. Units include a heavy fuel oil vertical tank with 2,200m³ capacity and another vertical tank for supply of light oils with 2,500m³ capacity.

Stores: Available by boat in the waiting area or by shore facilities alongside the berths.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Damietta General Hospital, 10km.

Crew change

Available when all the necessary procedures are fulfilled (Customs, Passport Office, Quarantine, etc). Crew are allowed ashore within the range of the town of Damietta. Short quick visits to neighbouring cities can be arranged through agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Port Said International Airport, 66km.

Nearest railway: Damietta Station, 10km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours (in three shifts).

Where it is

The port of Damietta (Dumyat) is situated 8km W of the entrance to the Damietta branch of the River Nile, near Ras El-Bar and approx 70km W of Port Said, 250km E of Alexandria.

The port

Damietta Port is known as a key hub for international trade. It features direct sea access through two breakwaters and handles various types of cargo including containers, general cargo, fertilisers, grain, wood chips, cement, liquid cargo, glass, project heavy cargo, ro-ro and fishing operations. The port is well-equipped with modern facilities, deep berths and efficient logistics infrastructure, making it a strategic gateway for maritime commerce in the region.

Traffic

Approx 43,000,000t of cargo, 1,800,000TEU and 3,600 vessels are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Damietta?

The pilot boards at Damietta (Dumyat) pilot boarding place, 31°35.8′N 031°46.8′E.

What time zone is Damietta in?

Local time at Damietta 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 Damietta?

The deepest berth listed is at Container Terminal: 17.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Damietta?

1025.

Which load line zone is Damietta in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Damietta?

The UN/LOCODE of Damietta is EGDAM.

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