The Internal Structure of Fishing Ports on the Mediterranean Coast: A Study in the Geography of Maritime Transport Using Geographic Information Systems

Document Type : summaries of MA theses and PhD dissertations along with research derived from them

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Department of Geography and GIS, Faculty of Arts, Port Said University, Egypt

Abstract

The study confirmed that marine quays are a fundamental component of the infrastructure of fishing ports, as they contribute to organizing berthing and unloading operations, supporting the movement of vessels of various types, and thereby enhancing the efficiency of fishing activities and fostering the growth of the local economy. The selected ports under study (Port Said, El-Burullus, and Al-Ma‘addiya) are characterized by having quays of diverse lengths and depths that suit the nature of the vessels operating in each port, where quay lengths range between 100–225 m, widths between 5–20 m, and depths between 1.5–5 m. Some quays have been developed to accommodate medium-sized vessels. The study revolves around the role of quays, breakwaters, service-oriented marine facilities, and logistical capacity in the development and advancement of fishing ports. These quays are distributed across internal basins that facilitate navigational movement, and several of them have recently undergone dredging and upgrading works to improve efficiency and increase capacity. This diversity in design and function serves various fishing, unloading, and transport activities, reflecting the level of infrastructural development in the three ports and their vital role in supporting the marine fisheries sector and related economic projects.

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Port Authority – IT Department, Information Center, Unpublished Data, 2025.
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ARC GIS 10.7.1.
Journal of Sustainable Development in Social and Environmental Sciences
Volume 4, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
(September, 2025)
September 2025
Pages 176-184

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