EDFU

EDFU (IMO: 9139256) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Egypt flag. It has an overall length of 735 feets and a beam of 108 feets.

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The EDFU is a Ro-Pax (Roll-on/Roll-off Passenger) ferry operating in the Gulf of Aqaba, primarily serving the established route between Nuweiba, Egypt and Aqaba, Jordan. The vessel is operated by Arab Bridge Maritime Company (ABM), a joint venture established by Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq to facilitate maritime trade and passenger transport across the Red Sea region.

Built in 1997 in Italy, the EDFU is designed to carry both passengers and wheeled cargo (vehicles), making it a critical link for commercial freight, tourists, and regional travelers crossing between the Sinai Peninsula and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The vessel flies the Egyptian flag and is registered under Egyptian maritime authority.

The route served by EDFU is strategically significant, connecting African and Middle Eastern road networks and providing an essential crossing for trucks, buses, and private vehicles that cannot transit overland through Israel.

Disclaimer: Data presented is based on publicly available maritime records. Users are advised to verify critical specifications against official classification society records or current AIS data sources.