Sidi Kerir tanker facility

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.

Partial shelter in east and south wind.

No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.

Swell can come in from south-west to north-east (232°–52°).

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Seabed, depth and room

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

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:

• In north-east wind: Al Tahtaniya Fort, 10.6 NM by sea.
• In east wind: Al Tahtaniya Fort, 10.6 NM by sea.
• In south wind: Al Tahtaniya Fort, 10.6 NM by sea.
• In south-west wind: Al Tahtaniya Fort, 10.6 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

• Al Tahtaniya Fort marina · 10.6 NM by sea

More places – Libya and Egypt

• Shiplift port
• Sidi Bilal Port marina
• Suq Aljumea Marina marina
• Surman fishing port marina