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INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPERSTRUCTURE
The infrastructure of the port is controlled by the Massawa Port Authority and is defined as all water areas within the published port limits, all lands and quays including, in the port, the berth foundations and face and the port pavement. Underground structures including pipes cables and cranes rail supports are considered to be part of the port infrastructure.
The superstructure of the port is controlled by the Port Management and includes all buildings and fittings plus all equipment and facilities necessary for the efficient operation of the port as a commercial entity.
Berths
Port Area
Accommodation
There are six berths at the commercial harbour and the overall distance from berth No.1 to berth No.6 is 1,007m. These berths are normally used by ocean going vessels handling bulk cargo, general cargo, Container, and RO/RO goods.
The berth all together can accommodate about 6-7 ships at a time. The port can also accommodate ships with 11.8 meters draft and 225 meters long. Berths are equipped with underground water, electric and telephone supply networks to facilitate ships calling the port.
Commercial Harbour
Berth 1
Length: 176 M
Depth: 4.9 M
Purpose: Conventional
Berth 2
Length: 150 M
Depth: 7.4 M
Purpose: Ro/Ro
Berth 3
Length: 137 M
Depth: 8.7 M
Purpose: Ro/Ro
Berth 4
Length: 137 M
Depth: 8.0 M
Purpose: Conventional
Berth 5
Length: 186 M
Depth: 8.5 M
Purpose: Container
Berth 6
Length: 208 M
Depth: 12.0 M
Purpose: Container
Oil Harbour ( Tanker Terminals)
Hirgigo Oil Station
LOA - 190 M
BEAM - ANY
DRAFT - 8.5 M
Mobil - Total
LOA - 185 M
BEAM - ANY
DRAFT - 9.1 M
Working Areas
- Each of the berths is backed by a wide and open apron, suitable for the direct delivery of cargo. Further storage facilities are provided enclosed open areas, by open sheds and by secure storage sheds.
- The newly developed container terminal has areas designated for import and export cargo, the storage of empty containers and facilities for the connection of refrigerated containers.
- In the container terminal area there is a large open shed (CFS), which is used for inspection and as container Freight Station, for the staffing and stripping of containers.
- The port Management has designated an area for the temporary storage of hazardous goods, which will be accepted and stored without any assumption of liability on the part of the port Management.
