Shiplift
port · Libya and Egypt
Shiplift is a port on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Swell can come in from east to east (88°–96°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 2.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Libya: sailing not advised (security), go through an agent. Egypt: cruising permit and coast guard checks.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- مصيف الحديد والصلب port · 1.7 NM by sea
More places – Libya and Egypt
- Qusreyah Marina marina
- Ras Lanuf port
- Sidi Bilal Port marina
- Sidi Kerir tanker facility port
Questions
Is Shiplift sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Shiplift sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harbour, 1.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Shiplift?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Shiplift?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.