Ismailia Yacht Marina: a key player in the new era of the Suez Canal

With its “Green Marina” project spanning 25,000m² (269,000ft²), complete with moorings, hotels and commercial areas, Ismailia Yacht Marina is set to play a significant role in the renewed Suez Canal. The project is one of the measures implemented by Egypt to reduce carbon emissions and promote the use of renewable and alternative energy sources, as part of the National Climate Strategy 2050. Donatella Zucca reports.

Egypt is committed to developing integrated strategies for yachting and the environment, including the construction of marinas and suitable moorings along its coastline: approximately 995km (618mi) on the Mediterranean; 1,941km (1,206mi) on the Red Sea; and a good 72km (45mi) along the international waterway of the Suez Canal.
Since 2021, Egypt has been implementing a national regime aimed at increasing the efficiency of ports and marinas, and building new ones in areas considered important for tourism. The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) already uses innovative automated procedures for yachts entering and leaving the marinas located along the Canal, including Port Said, Port Ismailia and Port Tawfiq (Suez). There are plans for an 850m (2,790ft) tourist walkway, a 75-berth marina in Port Said, expansion of Ismailia’s marina from 12 to 65 berths, and the future Green Marina.