PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
El Dekheila
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours and is compulsory for all vessels over 300GT except Government and Military vessels. Vessels should send request to the Alexandria Harbour Master on VHF Ch 67.
Sea pilots board in position 31°11.9'N 029°47.2'E. Harbour pilots will board on arrival at the outer anchorage, the distance from the boarding point to the inner anchor is approx 2.7nm.
Key data
updated May 2024Size limits
LOA 369m, beam 51.2m, draught 17.5m, 182,913DWT.
Water density
1030.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.4m springs, 0.2m neaps.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ezz Dekheila Steel | 17.50 m | 295 m | 2 |
| General Cargo Terminal | — | 254 m | 5 |
| MIDTAP Refinery | 12.20 m | 186 m | 3 |
| Alexandria International Container Terminals (AICT) - El Dekheila | — | 300 m | 3 |
| Dekheilla Terminal | — | 369 m | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2024Approach
Fairway: There are 3 green sea buoys situated on the right of the fairway, "D4", "D2" and "D3" and 4 red sea buoys situated on the left of the fairway, "D2", "D4", "D6" and "D8".
Harbour: In the harbour there are 6 yellow sea buoys, "D10", "D14", "D15", "D16", "D17" and "D18", which must not be navigated beyond.
Fairway length 1.5nm, width 250m and dredged of depth 20.0m. Turning circle 750m diameter and 20.0m depth, for vessels manoeuvring.
Tugs
Tugs are available.
Charts and publications
BA 302, 2681,183. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Oct 2017Communications
Radio: Alexandria Radio is recommended for passing messages at long range. Inmarsat communication is possible.
VHF: Alexandria Port: Ch 16; 09, 11, 13, 67.
Pilot station: Sea Pilots Ch 11, harbour pilots Ch 13 for. Tel: +20 3 480 2909.
Tugs: Ch 14.
Petroleum basin: Ch 06.
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. Tendering is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relative Charter Party.
Documents
Cargo documents (copies of Bills of Lading and Manifest) should be in possession of state agent prior to ship's arrival for the purpose of approaching cargo receivers to enable them to manage the necessary formalities.
Special forms, for completion by the Master, will be delivered to him by the pilot, Immigration and state agent.
Health
Free pratique is granted immediately on the ship's arrival if not coming from an infected area. Pratique cannot be applied for by radio.
Ship Sanitation Control 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.
There is no alcohol allowance for ship's crews whilst in port, cigarettes only are allowed. Penalties for non compliance are large.
Immigration: The Immigration Officer is the first person to board after the pilot, he checks the Seaman's Books and issues the shore permits for crew members. Nobody is allowed to board the vessel before the Immigration clearance. Crew and/or passengers cannot leave the vessel before the attendance of the Immigration Officer.
Flags
Hoisting 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
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.
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 May 2024Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Medical
General hospital of El-Kabbari.
Transport
Nearest airport: Alexandria International Airport.
Nearest railway: Alexandria.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About El Dekheila
updated May 2024Where it is
El Dekheila is situated 3.7nm W of Alexandria.
The port
El Dekheila is an extension to the port of Alexandria. The harbour serves a steelworks situated nearby. In addition there are berths for bulk, petroleum, coal, general cargo, container and Ro-Ro traffic.
Traffic
Approx 27,000,000t of cargo, 800,000TEU and 1,000 vessels handled annually.
Questions about El Dekheila
What are the pilot arrangements at El Dekheila?
Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours and is compulsory for all vessels over 300GT except Government and Military vessels.
What time zone is El Dekheila in?
Local time at El Dekheila 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 El Dekheila?
The deepest berth listed is at Al Ezz Dekheila Steel: 17.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at El Dekheila?
1030.
Which load line zone is El Dekheila in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of El Dekheila?
The UN/LOCODE of El Dekheila is EGEDK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at El Dekheila 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.