Egypt - Security

Overall Crime and Safety:

See the FCO website and US Departement of State website for recommendations.

Maritime Issues:

A continuing problem when sailing between Crete and Suez is that no NTMs are issued if the signals are being blocked for training. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) posted an Advisory stating that multiple instances of significant GPS interference have been reported worldwide in the maritime domain, resulting in lost or inaccurate GPS signals. It could put one 20-200 nm away from where one thinks. Plotting one’s course on paper charts can help recognize that this is happening.

Red Sea Facebook Group for Cruisers:

This is a closed group, but very useful for yachts transiting the Red Sea either to or from Egypt. If you would like admission to the group, please contact Sherry on s/v Soggy Paws until further notice (sherry@svsoggypaws.com).  In your email, please include your boat name and your expected timeframe for making the passage.