What it really means to be in a dust storm in Egypt

It’s dramatic to see in a picture or video, let alone in real life. Now imagine you’re navigating a vessel through the Suez Canal.

So what do we know about sand/dust storms in Egypt?

🗓 When do these storms tend to happen? They are relatively rare in Egypt
⏳How long do they last? Not long typically – the most recent sand storm, which happened on Friday, resulted in ports of the Suez Canal being closed temporarily for 3-4 hours, enough time for visibility to improve
🌬Why do they happen? Extreme heat + strong winds means the land is dry and winds strong enough to pick up sand and dust

YOUR VESSELS, OUR PORTS

Do you have vessels in Egypt and need someone who will solve your shipping problems before they have even happened? If so, contact MasOceans SA, and together with our local partners, your port calls will run smoothly in:

🛳 Suez Canal, Said, Adabiya, Sokhna and Safaga

➡️ Book a port call with Martaxelle Erussard or Rubén Viciano
📞 +41 (0) 22 552 0051
📩 martaxelle@masoceans.com | ruben@masoceans.com