Frequently Asked Questions About El Gouna Marinas

El Gouna is graced with a beautiful location on the Red Sea and founders of the town have thankfully incorporated two marinas into its design and expansion. 

Gouna News approached Ms. Marta Prusiz, Administrative Assistant Manager at Orascom Marine Management to learn more and we have compiled the following Frequently Asked Questions that Ms. Prusiz gracefully answered. 

What are names of the marinas? Does name 'Abu Tig' cover all three basins ?

Orascom Marine Management has 2 marinas in El Gouna: Abu Tig Marina (South and North Basin) and Abydos marina. 

Approximately how many boats are moored?

At the moment we have around:

- 130 boats berthing in North Basin of Abu Tig Marina (capacity of 154 boats)

- 120 boats berthing in South Basin of Abu Tig Marina (capacity of 133 boats)

- 24 boats berthing in Abydos (capacity of 32 boats, currently being upgraded and expanded)

What is the maximum draught allowed?

Maximum draught 3.6m. 

Who is the Port Administrator?

There is General Manager of Orascom Marine Management in El Gouna – Mr. Ihab Taher 
email info@abutig-marina.com

Tel. +2 065 358 0073

Extension numbers:

South Basin office: 32366

North Basin office: 75573

Operation Team: 32249

24h mobile: +2 0122 766 0185

Cost of mooring per month? How is it calculated? On boat length?

Cost of mooring depends on boat length as well as length of stay. Berthing fees are calculated according to daily/monthly or yearly rates per meter. Special discount apply for El Gouna Owners.

What do you get? What is included?

Berthing fees cover price for mooring the boat, other available amenities are:

Dry store for boats

All berths stern to mooring / Mediterranean style

metered electric and water

Internet access (WiFi)

Cable TV

Laundry

Waste Water Pump Out

24 Hr Security

High pressure jet-wash

Toilets and Showers

Slipway / Launching ramp

Full range of resort facilities

Ship Chandler

Ship lift – vessels up to 16m, Draft 1.8m (Abydos Marina)
Shops / Supplies (including fresh fruit & vegetables)

Can a boat stop in El Gouna as a port of call in transit to another destination ? How much would that cost? How does that work ? What permissions are required ?

All boats must check into a Port of Entry to Egypt before coming to Abu Tig Marina. At the present time Abu Tig Marina is not a Port of Entry.

All boats coming to Abu Tig Marina must make a reservation before arriving and contact the Marina Office on VHF 73 before navigating the Marina Entrance Channel.

Largest boat in Gouna in feet?        

Abu Tig Marina can accommodate boats up to 60m (around 200ft).

Any other regulations or documents required?

Documents required in Egypt:
Port Clearance from your last Port of Call • Ships Registration Certificate
VHF Radio License • Insurance Certificate
Crew List • Ship’s stamps are always good to have but not essential

To complete checkin, the following is also required:

1. Port Clearance from the Port of Entry                                              

2. Fees must be paid for Customs Clearance

The Port Clearance must be gained from the chosen Port of Entry to Egypt. The customs Clearance can then be completed in one of two ways:

A) At the Port of Entry, at the same time as the Port Clearance (it may take a few days to process the documentation), No further formalities are required for the duration of the permit issued.

B) When the Port Clearance is issued from the Port of Entry, a sailing permit to another Customs Port can be requested allowing the boat to travel to a different Marina and complete Customs Clearance at the relevant Customs Port. In this case the Customs Clearance must be completed through a Shipping Agent.

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