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Infrastructure And Superstructure
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Infrastructure And Superstructure
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
The port has six cargo berths with a total length of 1007 meters. Four of these berths form a continuous length, with berths No.1 and 2 set off by about 15 meters each to northwards.
01
Berth No.1
Length 176 meters, draft alongside 4m- 6.2m, used for coasting vessels. Berthing is usually head-in, port side to.
02
Berth No.2
Length 150 meters, draft alongside 6.2m- 8m, used for coasting and Ro-Ro vessels. Berthing is usually head-in, port side to.
03
Berth No.3
Length 137 meters, draft alongside 8.7m - 8.3m, used for general cargo. Berthing is usually head - out, starboard side to.
04
Berth No.4
Length 137 meters, draft alongside 8 m, used for general cargo. Berthing either side to.
05
Berth No.5
Length 198 meters, draft alongside 8.2 m, used for general cargo and bulk shipments. Berthing either side to.
06
Berth No.6
Length 209 meters, newly reconstructed and fitted, designed as a multi purpose berth, primarily intended for containers. Draft alongside 11.5 m.
Port Area
Description
Area [M²]
Apron Area
42,510.50
Asphalted Container Yard Area
74,426.23
Non-Asphalted Container Yard Area
84,579.53
Building Area
26,249.34
Asphalted Area
8,000.00
Non-Asphalted Area
35,521.13
Total Port Area
271,287.00
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.