ALGERIA General

GENERAL (See Plan) This list is non-exhaustive and suggest that more copies are made. Basically
everything must be declared, especially bonded stores, TV, video sets, tapes
(including training equipment). Pay special attention to cigarettes, spirits and
cash currencies.
GEO-POLITICAL:
Capital City: Algiers. General: Shore people visiting vessel:
Nationality: (noun) Algerian, (adjective) Algerian. Before berthing: Pilot and Coast Guards.
Population: 32,930,091. Alongside berth: Sanitary, Agent, Harbour Master, Loading Master,
Shippers, Immigration Officers, Marine Customs (2-3 persons from each
COMMUNICATIONS: Office).
International Direct Dial Code: 213. For safety of vessel and crew, only Coast Guards are authorised to stay
Number of Internal Airports: 52. on board during the visit of Authorities. Upon completion of formalities and
Major Languages Spoken: Arabic (official), French, Berber dialects. when traditional ‘presents’ are collected, Authorities and Coast Guards leave
ECONOMY: the vessel, although army soldiers remain on shore in order to prevent
Currency: 1 Algerian Dinar (DZD) of 100 Centimes. unauthorised people boarding vessel. Boarding Agent can explain further
Exchange: (as of November 2007) upon request.
US$ 1.00 ␦ DZD 66.53 Declarations to be Filled in by Master:
DZD 1.00 ␦ US$ 0.02 For the Agent: Declaration of Entrance and Sailing.
Exchange rates under licence from XE.com For Police, Immigration: Enquiry Declaration.
Main Industries: Petroleum, natural gas, light industries, mining, electrical, For Harbour Master: Ship Declaration Check List.
petrochemical and food processing. For Sanitary Officer (Free Pratique): Health Declaration.
ENVIRONMENT: Master to write carefully and legibly vessel’s dimensions and particulars
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m. on any form where it is requested. Vessel’s dimensions are the basis of
Other Maritime Claims: Exclusive Fishing Zone: 32-52 n.m. calculation of port expenses.
Coastline Extent: 998 km. Shore Leave: Not permitted.
Climate: Arid to semiarid; mild, wet winters with hot, dry summers along Ship’s gangway must be lifted from 1800 hrs. until 0800 hrs.
coast; drier with cold winters and hot summers on high plateau; sirocco is
a hot, dust/sand-laden wind especially common in summer.
Natural Resources: Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, ALGIERS (El Djazair): 36␥ 46' N 003␥ 04' E (See Plan)
uranium, lead and zinc.
Natural Hazards: Mountainous areas subject to severe earthquakes;
mudslides and floods in rainy season. DOCUMENTS:
Terrain: Mostly high plateau and desert; some mountains; narrow, 1 Cargo Manifest required for all cargo including that in transit for
discontinuous coastal plain. non-Algerian ports
Average Temperatures: 2 Crew and Passenger Personal Effects Lists
Month High Low 8 Crew Lists
January 18␥ C 3␥ C 1 Currency Manifest
June 34␥ C 20␥ C 1 Declaration of Health
September 33␥ C 18␥ C 2 Lists of Arms, Ammunitions or Military Stores (or ‘‘Nil’’ Declaration)
1 Private Bond and Beer List
DOCUMENTS: Report: September 1995. 1 Stores List, including Bonded Stores
Currency Declaration: The Master of a tanker calling at the port of Arzew 1 Vaccination List.
forgot to declare official ship’s funds of about US$ 12,000 in the ship’s safe. Immigration officials may require to inspect all discharge books or
When asked if he had any funds, the Master readily admitted that as Master, passports. Customs regulations are strictly interpreted. Care should be taken
he of course had official funds in his safe. Nevertheless, the omission resulted to ensure that all ships’ papers are perfectly in order. Vessels arriving with
in confiscation of those funds, a fine of about US$ 24,000, legal fees of about incomplete or inaccurate documentation have been subjected to severe
US$ 1,200 and off-hire time amounting to about US$ 33,000. delays and penalties.
Operators are advised to remind their Masters to be aware of the necessity
to be very careful with declarations in the ports of Algeria. MAX. SIZE: Vessels of 25,000 tons proceed normally. Length not
restricted; maximum draft 38 ft.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: May 1998. DENSITY: Salt water.
US Notice to Mariners No. 1:
Dated 3rd January 1998. RESTRICTIONS: None if Port Authority is advised by Radio Algiers or
Please notice Special Warning No. 103, Algeria: by Agent.
Special Warning No. 103 – Algeria. PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Available day or night. Pilot boards vessel
1. Due to domestic unrest and anti-foreign violence, US Mariners are approximately 0.5 n.m. from end of Wattier Jetty. Pilot boat is black with
advised to exercise extreme caution when in Algerian waters. insignia of two white anchors.
Continuing attacks against foreigners indicate that the level of risk in ANCHORAGES: Algiers Bay is crescent-shaped with Cape Caxine on
Algeria remains high. the west and Cape Matifon on the east. Depth 25.0 – 30.0 m. Bottom is good
2. Attacks against maritime vessels in Algerian ports have already taken holding ground, and vessels are sheltered from west and northwest.
place over the past year, and we have received recent indications PRATIQUE: Health Officer boards vessel on arrival.
that armed groups in Algeria may be planning further attacks against
maritime targets. The US Embassy in Algiers specifically identifies VHF: Harbour Master on Channels 16 and 12.
ports and airline terminals as terrorist targets. Commercial shipping TUGS: Three tugs available of 600 – 800 h.p. and also one of 1,000 h.p. for
should remain on maximum alert when in Algerian waters and towing in harbour; two larger tugs available for open sea, 1,500 – 1,300 h.p.
maintain adequate security precautions. BERTHS: There are 54 berths with total length of 9,519 m. and two berths
3. The Department of State continues to recommend that US citizens of 250 m. each for tankers. All general cargo berths have cranes with lift of
avoid travel to Algeria, and that Americans in Algeria, whose 3 – 6 tons.
circumstances do not afford them effective protection, depart the Iron cargoes only handled at Berths No. 33/1, 2 and 3. Vessels handling
country. general cargo will have to shift to one of these berths if they have iron amongst
4. Cancel Special Warning No. 101 the general cargo.
(Department of State) (24th March 1995). TANKER FACILITIES: Quay de Lorient: two berths, with depth
Master’s Comment: We visited ports (Oran, Algiers, Bejaia) between alongside 11.50 m. Deballasting facilities available.
1996-1998, and I consider the situation there as quite unsafe. Two Latvian LPG/LNG FACILITIES: See ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated
seamen have been shot dead in Algiers (December 1995). The Shipowners January 1981.
are to take adequate measures to ensure safety of both their ships and crew. STEVEDORES: Available.
The crew should exercise heightened security precautions while in Algerian Opening/Closing Hatches: Normally opened by crew, or by port workers.
waters. MEDICAL: All assistance available.
Information Before Arrival: Telex the following to Agent: FRESH WATER: Delivered by pipeline to quay, or by water barges.
Name of vessel, Nationality, Port of Registration, Name of Master, Number
of crew, Number of passengers, Last port, Next port, Name of Owner, LOA, FUEL: Deliveries by pipeline on most quays or by barge. Large vessels
beam, g.r.t., n.r.t., S.d.w.t., Summer draft, Cargo grade and quantity are supplied by barge in the roads.
Documents: Standard list as follows: DRY DOCK: There are two dry docks:
Police/ 136 m. length, 18.5 m. width, and 8 m. depth
Agent Immigration Customs Health 74.3 m. length, 15.5 m. width and 5 m. depth.
Clearance Last Port 1 REPAIRS: All repairs available.
Ship’s Currency (Safe) 1 1 SURVEYORS: M Hamaid, c/o Expertises Maritimes, 10 Rue Duc Descars
Crew List 2 4 1 (Yo Ghouta), PO Box 119, Algiers. Tel: +213 (2) 615259. Fax: +213 (2)
Crew Vaccination List 1 615590.
Crew Effects Declaration 1 1 POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +213 (2) 630161. Fire
Crew Currency List 1 1 Service Tel: +213 (2) 637122.
Health Declaration 1
Passenger List 1 4 1 FIRE PRECAUTIONS: A special notice with instructions is delivered to
Stowaways List 2 4 1 tankers. Fire station established within port area.
Stores List 2 2 1 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Service by three experienced companies
Bonded Stores List 1 1 arranged by Agent.
Equipment List 1 1 TIME: GMT plus 1 hour.
Narcotics List 1 1 1 1 LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day (1 January); Aid El Adha
Medicine List 1 1 (February); First Mouharam (March); Achoura (March); May Day (1 May); El
Arms/Ammunition List 1 1 1 Mawlid Ennabaoui Echarif (May); Revolution Day (19 June); Independence
Notice of Readiness 1 Day (5 July); Anniversary of the starting of the
Statement of Facts 1 Revolution 1954 (1 November); Aid El Fitr (December). Friday is now
Ullage Report 1/1 considered as the weekly rest day in Algeria.
Letters of Protest 1
CONSULS: All principal countries are represented in Algeria.

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Algiers
NEAREST AIRPORT: Dar-el-Beida at a distance of 20 km. from Algiers;
several flights daily.
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed.
REPATRIATION: Frequent departures for Europe by ship or plane.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required.
DEVELOPMENTS: The port is to be extended to the east to provide
700 m. of container berths with a depth of 19 m.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: January 1981.
Approaches: BA Charts No. 855 and 2555.
Prominent land features clearly visible both visually and by radar. At
night-time, anchored or underway, vessels are very difficult to identify due
to background of shore lights.
No. 2 Buoy marking western extremity of prohibited anchorage area
(Lat. 36␥ 49.3' N, Long. 03␥ 07.2' E) unlit at time of visit.
Anchorage: Anchorage prohibited east of line drawn from No. 2 Buoy to
east of beacon on coastline at Long. 03␥ 10' E. Reasonable anchorage
obtained 2 miles NE of Qk.Fl. light at end of northern breakwater in
approximately 40 fathoms. No separate tanker or small vessel anchorages
although small vessels generally appeared to anchor either between main
breakwaters immediately east of Jettee de L’Est or close offshore with little
regard to eastern harbour entrance. Anchorage completely exposed to
prevailing winds from NE and swells that accompany wind.
Wind: Prevailing wind is from north to NE and is strongest during winter
months. Swell builds up quickly and causes harbour to be virtually untenable
with many ships breaking loose from berths. Authorities close port and all
ships leave berths generally when weather conditions have started to abate.
Forecasts difficult to obtain.
VHF: Call ‘‘Algiers Harbourmaster’’ Channel 16, working on Channel 12.
Range limited to about six miles. On arrival, vessel’s information required
and details of cargo to be loaded or discharged. French speaking is an
advantage in which case call ‘‘Capitainerie du Port’’. Very little warning of
berthing instructions given. Agents can, apparently, be contacted through
Harbour Master.
Berthing: Berthing and unberthing only during the hours of daylight unless
in extreme emergency.
Berth 37: Port side alongside ‘‘Brise Iames Est’’ jetty in Area 9. Depth
alongside 10.0 m. forward and 10.5 m. aft. Little or no tidal effect. Straight
jetty with protruding dolphins of concrete construction and fendered by tyres
mounted on timber and suspended from quayside by chains.
Berth affected by swell from north/NE and vessels can surge up and down
the quayside alarmingly. It is essential to have out as many moorings as
possible and in particular good stern lines and forward back-springs. On this
visit, 5 moorings parted and eventually necessary to have mooring winches
manned continuously to counteract vessel’s surging. This vessel
(31,296 cu.m.) was largest gas vessel to have entered Algiers.
Port gangway initially used but later replaced by ‘‘Board of Trade’’ gangway.
It is advisable not to rig gangway before berthing due to quayside
obstructions.
Pilot: Upon receipt of berthing instructions, vessel proceeds to a position
approximately half mile east of southern breakwater entrance. Pilot boards
by pilot ladder, side appropriate to weather conditions but generally on port
side, from pilot launch. Pilot ladder about 1 m. above water.
Pilot also boards by launch when unberthing.
Tugs: Two used for berthing and three for unberthing (bad weather). Two
good ship’s ropes to each tug. For berthing, forward tug taken on port bow
and aft tug on starboard quarter, similar arrangement for unberthing. These
positions to enable vessel to swing short round to port immediately after
entering breakwater.
Density: Density alongside 1026.
Cargo: Butane discharge. Receiver’s Sonatrach cannot accept cargo below
+5␥C, therefore heater required. Booster pump not required after initial
problems resolved. Shore tank capacity is small and adjacent to
gas-bottling/distribution plant. At first, Receivers were asking for maximum
rate of discharge and then stopping cargo every two/three hours. After
contacting Commercial Manager of Sonatrach, arrangement was made
whereby shore plant emptied tanks before resumption of discharge and then
discharge maintained at slow rate for several hours. Cargo discharged
4,000 tonnes in 5 days.
Contacts: Sonatrach Manager LPG Operations, Marketing Division – Gas
Exports, 46 Boulevard Mohamed V, Algiers. Tel: +213 (2) 611224.
This person is responsible for all gas import/export contracts, works closely
with Trammogas.
Sonatrach Commercial Manager, Commercial Division, 46 Boulevard
Mohamed V, Algiers. Tel: +213 (2) 611224.
Commercial Manager works closely with the Manager LPG Operations.
Authorities: Algerian requirements are now well established and particularly
applicable to this port. All items contained within the Bond are carefully
checked and counted and any single discrepancy can result in large fine. All
money (all currencies) collected in, declared on Currency Declaration and
locked in safe. Customs did not rummage on this visit because all paper-work
exactly to their requirements.
No cargo documentation was in the vessel’s possession for berthing.
Customs satisfied with Master’s Declaration that cargo papers were in transit
between UK and Algeria.
Agent: Compagnie Nationale Algerienne de Navigation (CNAN). Cable
address: CNAN, Algiers. Tel: +213 (2) 626400 and 628800.
Chandler: Provided excellent quality fresh provisions at short notice and at
reasonable price. Method of payment is by Cash Requisition through Agent.
Fresh Water: Good quality and available on quayside. Shore meter
inoperative.
Bunkers: Available by barge.
General: Repatriation can be easily arranged through Agents. Airport
approximately 10 km. away with five daily flights to Paris and one to London.
Disembarking personnel hand in Discharge Book plus two photographs to
Agent a few hours before disembarking to clear Immigration formalities.
Reasonable communication links with the UK and people most helpful.
Shore leave unrestricted, personnel to carry Identity Cards.
AUTHORITY: Direction Generale de Port d’Alger, BP 708, Algiers,
Algeria. Tel: +213 (2) 579557. Telex: 61275. Contact: The Commercial
Director.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi)
ALGERIA
ANNABA: 36␥ 58' N 007␥ 47' E
LOCATION: At the mouth of the Seybouse river on the NE coast.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1567 and 2121.
Nautical Publications: Admiralty List of Radio Signals Vol. 6(3) and 1(1).
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Algiers’’.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE: Draft 9.80 m.
Bulk: Draft 11.0 m.
Containers: 8,000 d.w.t., draft 8.5 m.
Ro-Ro: 8,000 d.w.t., draft 8.5 m.
Tankers: Draft 12.80 m.
RESTRICTIONS: Bridges: No bridges or power cables crossing port
area.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours, boarding
0.5 n.m. east of the entrance. Pilot required for entering, leaving or shifting
in harbour. Vessels arriving during night and wishing to enter the basin must
anchor at 2 n.m. to east of Southern Lighthouse at main entrance (red
occulting light) on steady sand bottom of 65 – 100 ft. depth.
ANCHORAGES: Good anchorage, well protected against west or north
winds at about 3 n.m. to north of harbour with depths of 40 – 60 ft. on rocky
and sandy steady bottom.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessels shall notify their ship’s
Agent of their ETA prior to arrival either by telephone or via Annaba radio,
call sign ‘‘7TB’’.
ISPS: The following vessels must send to the PFSO notification of security
24 hours prior to arrival:
⌻ passenger vessels and high speed passenger craft
⌻ cargo vessels and high speed craft of 500 g.r.t. and above.
VHF: Harbour Master’s office listens on Channel 16 and works on
Channels 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 throughout 24 hours.
The pilot station listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 14.
TUGS: Four tugs available (4,120 h.p., 3,400 h.p., 2␺1,500 h.p.), fitted with
fire appliances.
BERTHS: The port has total quay length 3,685 m. Three basins of sheltered
waters, 94 ha., with the outer basin covering 45 ha., with average depth of
12.8 m. The large middle dock covering 40 ha. with depth from 10.0 – 12.5 m.,
and the small dock covering 9 ha. with depth from 7.0 – 10.0 m. Total storage
area of the port is 76 ha.
Max. draft at the berths is 9.75 – 12.5 m.
Petroleum products are handled at the northern pier in the outer harbour.
General Cargo: General cargo is handled at Berths No. 6 – 10 and 22. Total
berthing length is 850 m. with max. draft 9.80 m., except Berth No. 6 (length
160 m.) with max. draft 6.20 m.
Fishing Port: The port can handle 27 trawlers and 48 small sardine boats
at wharfs totalling 729 m. The dock area covers 26,400 sq.m. and shoreside
storage 9,500 sq.m.
BULK FACILITIES:
Cereal Terminal:
Operator: Office Algerien Interprofessional des Cereales (OAIC).
Tel: +213 (38) 8689 1508/11. Fax: +213 (38) 891892.
Email: oaic@annaba-port.com
Facilities: The cereal terminal is located in the northern zone at Berth
No. 12 and is exclusively for the transit of cereals. Quay length 155 m. with
average depth 11.0 m. and is capable of handling vessels up to 30,000 d.w.t.
The terminal has a screw loading/unloading gantry crane capable of
handling up to 400 tonnes/hr. and a pneumatic gantry with flow rate of
100 tonnes/hr. used during the completion of the unloading of the ships. There
is a conveyor system connecting the gantry crane to the silos. The storage
silo has 59 cells capable of handling 16,000 tons.
The terminal has facilities for handling both rail cars and trucks.
Fertiliser Terminal:
Operator: Fertial. Tel: +213 (38) 539301. Fax: +213 (38) 539303.
Facilities: Berth No. 18, total length 125 m. and max. draft 11.0 m., is
equipped for the refuelling of ships and export of asphalt by conveyor and
ammonia via chicksans.
Berth No. 20, total length 135 m. and max. draft 9.0 m. is used for importing
sulphur and potash. Discharge rate per gantry unloader is 320 tonnes/hr.
Part of the hinterland behind the berth is occupied by Annaba Power
Station.
Iron/Steel Terminal:
Operator: Arcelor Mittal Port. Tel: +213 (38) 865706. Fax: +213 (38) 864288.
Facilities: Berth No. 13 is used primarily for the imports of coal and iron ore.
The berth is equipped with four gantries rated at 800 – 1,000 tonnes/hr. The
berth can handle vessels up to 55,000 d.w.t. and max. draft 12.5 m. Annual
throughput is 1 million tons of coal.
Berths No. 14 and 15 with total length of 630 m. and max. draft 9.75 m.
are used for the import and export of iron and steel and metallurgical products.
Phosphate Terminal:
Operator: Entreprise Publique Economique du Fer et du Phosphate
(FERPHOS). Tel: +213 (38) 846508, 846360, 868020. Fax: +213 (38)
848143, 868101. Telex: 81805, 81812 SDODZ.
Facilities: Bulk phosphates are handled at Berths No. 16, 17 and 19.
Berths No. 16 and 17 have total length 285 m. handling vessels up to max.
draft 11.0 m.
Berth No. 19 has total length 220 m. handling vessels up to max. draft
9.85 m.
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Sugar Terminal: DEVELOPMENTS: Development of a new basin on the east side of the
Facilities: The sugar terminal is located on the northern quay at Berth industrial mole.
No. 11 with total length of 145 m. and depth 9.80 m. The terminal is capable The project will include:
of handling vessels up to 18,000 d.w.t. 1. construction of a northern mole length 900 m. and secondary mole
This berth has two conveyor extractor/belts for handling brown sugar with length 2,120 m.
a warehouse having total capacity of 14,000 tons. The warehouse has 2. land infill of 87 ha. on the east side of the existing pier
facilities for handling both railcars and trucks. 3. construction of a second container terminal, quay length 300 m.
The berth also handles vegetable oil by discharging to an underground handling vessels with max. draft 13.0 m.
pipeline via a connection on the quay to storage tanks located away form 4. construction of a second cereals terminal with silo capacity
the berth. 25,000 tons, quay length 250 m., handling vessels with max. draft
14 m.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: 5. construction of a terminal for handling ferries up to LOA 200 m. and
General Purpose Terminal: draft 10.0 m.
Operator: Port Authority. 6. construction of a quay for handling of sulphur and potash, handling
Facilities: The general-purpose terminal handles Ro-Ro and container vessels up to LOA 200 m. and draft 10.0 m.
vessels at Berths No. 1, 2, 3 and 22. 7. construction of a second quay for petroleum products at the northern
Total berth length is 240 m. with max. draft 8.5 m. handling vessels up to end of the existing industrial pier, length 240 m., handling vessels with
8,000 d.w.t. max. draft up to 12.0 m.
The terminal has 1␺65 ton Liebherr mobile crane, 1␺40 ton reach stacker, 8. increase in depth at phosphates Berth No. 19 from 9.45 – 12.0 m.
folklifts (35 tons, 28 tons, 10 tons), tractors, trailers with the capability of 9. building of a 1.3 ha. storage area adjacent to the existing storage for
storing containers three high, and total storage area of 10 ha., handling coal
75,000 TEU per year. 10. improvement of both rail and road links to the new facilities
11. construction of an area totalling 8.6 ha. as a green belt area adjacent
OTHER FACILITIES: to the existing urban zone.
Additionally, 32 ha. will be reserved for future extension of operations for
Ferry Passenger Terminal: the handling of the cargoes and various industrial activities, with a further
Operator: Compagnie Nationale de Navigation SNTM/CNAN. Tel: +213 (21) 101 ha. reserved for future infill inside the breeze blades islands on the
711478. Email: CNAN@ist.cerist.dz coastline.
Ferry Operator: ENTMV (Entreprise Nationale de Transport Maritime de Berth No. 6: Undergoing development. Expected draft 7.0 m.
Voyageurs).
Facilities: The passenger terminal is located at Berths No. 3 and 4 with total Berths No. 14 and 15: Undergoing some development. Expected draft
length 349 m. and draft 7.0 – 9.80 m. 11.0 m.
The terminal has total area 4,000 sq.m. primarily handling passengers SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: September 1982.
transiting between Marseilles and Annaba. Annual throughput is Position: Lat. 36␥ 54' N, Long. 07␥ 46' E.
50,000 passengers and 6,500 vehicles. Name: Formally named Bone, in most of the charts it is mentioned as Bone.
Radio: Annaba Radio keeps watch also on VHF Channel 16 and working
TANKER FACILITIES: Channels 24, 25, 26 and 27.
NAFTAL: Gangway/Deck Watchmen: Shore watchman is compulsory by port
Operator: Entreprise Nationale de Distribution de Produits Petroliers authorities.
(NAFTAL). Tel: +213 (38) 823573, 823576.Email: naftal@annaba-port.com Opening/Closing Hatches: Performed by crew.
Facilities: Berth No. 18 handles ammonia, fuel and tar. Identification Cards: Shore passes are issued by Immigration Office and
Berth No. 26 at the northern pier in the outer harbour has max. draft shore leave is allowed on presentation of the issued pass and passport or
12.80 m. and handles refined petroleum products including super gasoline seaman’s book.
and gas oil petroleum products. Restrictions at Port: As soon as vessel anchors in Annaba Roads, Coast
Guard comes on board and collects all documents and seals all bonded
Terminal Operators: Societe Nationale du Transport Maritime des stores. Attention is to be paid on the correct counting of bonded stores, such
Hydrocarbures et des Produits Chimiques (SNTM – HYPROC). Tel: +213 (41) as cigarettes, spirits, etc. Beer is not sealed and crew allowed 200 cigarettes
373099. Fax: +213 (41) 376245. Telex: 12096, 12097, 12933. plus one bottle of spirits each.
Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’. a) It is strictly forbidden for ships to use their whistles or sirens in the
CRANES: The port has 1␺80 ton floating crane available. harbour, exceptions when vessel being under way for preventing
Sugar Terminal: The berth is equipped with 2␺10 ton dock side rail collisions. Strictly forbidden to call Pilot by means of whistle between
mounted cranes. 2000 – 0600 hrs.
General Cargo: The berths are equipped with 6␺6 ton rail-mounted electric b) All ships must keep on board sufficient crew in order to carry out all
cranes. There are also three mobile cranes from 20 – 120 tons capacity. ship’s handling, especially shiftings of vessel. Normally Master is
Steel Terminal: Berths No. 14 and 15 have 5␺25 ton and 2␺40 ton electric informed by Port Authority and signs notice, but many times happened
cranes connected to the road and railway network. to inform vessel at any time to shift immediately.
c) It is strictly forbidden to carry out deballasting operations in the harbour
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: waters, except after a systematic control has been made by the
Owner Area Quai Master, the Dock Master or a surveyor appointed by them, to prove
(sq.m.) (No.) that ballast water is clean.
Warehouses: d) Any repairs being made to the hull of the vessel, scraping, painting,
Entreprise Portuaire de Annaba 3,363 1 painting of Load Line marks must be authorised by the captaincy.
3,124 2 e) Trials of the engines can only be done with an authorisation from Port
ENASUCRE 3,620 1 Captain.
Douanes 1,625 4
Fertial 975 4
Maximum Draft Allowed: 31 ft. for the berth of minerals (iron and coke).
4,300 4 AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire de Annaba, Quai Nord, Mole
FERPHOS 32,085 5 Cigogne, BP 1232, 23000 Annaba, Algeria. Tel: +213 (38) 863131,
Quay Area: 863143. FAX: +213 (38) 865415. Telex: 81652.
Entreprise Portuaire de Annaba 32,000 1 Email: epan@annaba-port.com Web: www.annaba-port.com
46,750 4 Contact: D Salhi, Port Director (Email: pdg@annaba-port.com). A Toudert,
3,520 Mole Cigogne Port Captain (Tel: +213 (38) 864591. Fax: +213 (38) 864295.
FERPHOS 25,112 5 Email: capitainerie@annaba-port.com).
Arcelor Mittal 55,400 5
STEVEDORES: Available. Working hours (whole days), normal hours:
0700 – 1020, 1400 – 1720. ARZEW, including Arzew El Djedid:
Shifts: 0630 – 1230, 1300 – 1900, 2000 – 0200. Working night and holidays, 35␥ 52' N 000␥ 19' E (See Plan)
overtime 50%.
Opening/Closing Hatches: Performed by stevedores. LOCATION: The port of Arzew extends between Lat. 35␥ 50' N and
FRESH WATER: Plentiful supply of water alongside wharves at a rate Lat. 35␥ 52' N and Long. 0␥ 08' W and Long. 0␥ 17' W, at the NW end of the
of 8 – 14 t.p.h. By barge at the tanker berths. Gulf of Arzew.
FUEL: Available. Contact AVICAT. Tel: +213 (38) 866501. Fax: +213 (38) The port of Arzew El Djedid is located in position Lat. 35␥ 48' 06" N,
866501. Long. 00␥ 12' 30" W.
DRY DOCK: The port has 1␺500 ton and 1␺350 ton slipways available. CHARTS: BA Charts No. 822 and 838.
REPAIRS: One graving dock fitted with two rolling cradles on slipways, DOCUMENTS:
lifting capacity 100 tons and 200 tons. Divers and frogmen available. 2 Arms and Ammunition Lists
4 Crew Lists
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Performed by ship’s crew. 3 Manifests
WEATHER/TIDES: Prevailing winds generally of NW and west. Storms 2 Vaccination Lists.
from these directions are blocked by mountains which lie behind harbour. All log books, certificates and registers will be inspected.
Harbour is only exposed to storms from east and NE which are very rare. Sailing: The Sailing Declaration must be made 2 hours at least prior to sailing
There is practically no swell or surf into harbour. Tidal variation about 1 ft. time.
and water level ranges about 31 in. depending on season. Low waters from Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated June 2006.
February to June and high waters from June to February.
MAX. SIZE: Crude: Displacement 250,000 tons, depth 26.5 m.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Annaba, Rabah Bitat Domestic Airport, 20 km. Dry Cargo: Depth 8.0 m.
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. Gas: 200,000 cu.m., depth 13.5 m.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required. Products: 100,000 d.w.t., depth 26.0 m.
GENERAL: Storing: Ship chandlers available for storing vessels in the Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
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RESTRICTIONS: Vessels may enter or sail by day or night, weather PRATIQUE: Free pratique is not granted by radio. For tankers berthing
conditions permitting. Tankers berthing on the sea-line berths may be at the sea line, pratique may be granted by a visiting sanitary officer or by
restricted by bad weather, heavy wind or swell. the Pilot when he boards, provided the Health Declaration is satisfactory. For
Vessels sailing have priority over vessels entering. vessels berthing inside the harbour, the Health Officer will board on arrival.
Port Closure: In case of accident or unfavourable weather conditions the Vessels calling at Arzew must advise their ETA 48 hours and 24 hours
port may be closed for entry, for leaving or in both directions at the same prior to arrival, naming the ports called within the last 10 days.
time. Notice of closure is broadcast on VHF Channel 16. Crew must be vaccinated against cholera. Vaccination books must be valid
In general, the port of Arzew may be closed for entry if: and a check is made before free pratique is granted.
1. the swell is greater than 2 m. Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated January 2000.
2. winds are Force 5 (Beaufort) or greater. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Notice of Arrival: Vessels
The port of Arzew El Djedid may be closed for entry if: destined for Arzew must send to the Port Captaincy a message at least
1. the swell is greater than 2 m. 48 hours in advance through a coastal station stating, date and time in GMT
2. winds are Force 6 (Beaufort) or greater. of their arrival in the port roads.
State of Vessel: Prior to entry into port, Masters must sign a declaration The Notice of Arrival is to be confirmed 12 hours prior to arrival of the
in which they state that the navigability of their vessel is perfect and that they vessel in the port roads.
are in possession of all certificates and documents required. Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated June 2006.
Vessels which are required to operate at the sea-line must arrange their VHF: Port Radio Service:
loading derricks prior to the manoeuvre. The strength of these loading derricks Call-up Frequency: Channel 16, listening-out frequency.
must be equal to or greater than 5 tonnes, their Safety Certificate is required Working Frequencies:
on arrival. Channel 14, Arzew Port Captaincy
APPROACHES: Landfall: By day recognition of Arzew is made easy Channel 12, Arzew El Djedid Captaincy
by the high ground of Cape Ferrat. On entering the Gulf, the lighthouse of Channel 13, Pilotage Station
the Island of Arzew is seen and in clear weather it is possible to distinguish Channel 10, Tug Station
to the east, the town of Mostaganem. The Arzew Mountain (225 m.) Channel 11, Sea-Line
dominates the Bay of Arzew and the port. Channel 14, Tug Station.
The storage tanks for hydrocarbons are visible from a long way off-shore. Vessels arriving at Arzew, and waiting in the roads, must listen out
At night, vessels see firstly the oil flares of the different units in the industrial continuously on Channel 16.
zone. These flares are visible in good weather at a distance of 25 miles. Vessels with their Pilot aboard must listen out on Channels 14 (Arzew),
Lat. Long. 12 (Arzew El Djedid), 11 (sea-line):
LNG Flare ‘‘4Z’’ 35␥ 50' 31" N 0␥ 18' 42" W a) from the time the Pilot comes on board until arrival at the quay
Refinery Flare 35␥ 49' 40" N 0␥ 19' 15" W b) from the departure from the quay until the Pilot disembarks
LPG Flare 35␥ 49' 58" N 0␥ 18' 12" W c) during the whole time the vessel is at the sea-line.
LNG Flare ‘‘1Z’’ 35␥ 49' 07" N 0␥ 16' 20" W Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated January 2000.
35␥ 49' 04" N 0␥ 16' 26" W TUGS: Tug service is compulsory for vessels of more than 1,500 g.r.t.
LNG Flare ‘‘2Z’’ 35␥ 48' 32" N 0␥ 15' 23" W Eight tugs are operational with power ranging from 2,000 – 3,500 h.p.
35␥ 48' 47" N 0␥ 15' 21" W It is compulsory for tankers of up to or larger than 50,000 tonnes (d.w.t.)
Port Lights: to use at least three tugs on entry.
Lighthouse on Arzew Island: Lat. 35␥ 52' 34" N, Long. 0␥ 17' 20" W. The tow lines, supplied by the ship, must be in perfect condition and
Buoys: appropriate for the manoeuvre.
Junction Buoy: (vertical red and white stripes, white light) The route programme is drawn up by the Pilot, in agreement with the ship’s
Master.
Lat. 35␥ 50' 29" N, Long. 0␥ 16' 03" W.
Madrague Buoy: (east cardinal mark (A System), white light) BERTHS: Arzew:
Lat. 35␥ 51' 40" N, Long. 0␥ 16' 20" W. Mole III: 258 m. long and 100 m. wide, with five berths for various cargoes
Sea Water Intake Buoy: (CEAZ complex, north cardinal mark (A System), with depths of water varying from 5 – 8 m.
white light) Berth Depth Vessel Remarks
Lat. 35␥ 50' 06" N, Long. 0␥ 16' 55" W. (m.) (d.w.t.)
Working Buoy on Offshore Jetty: (black (starboard characteristics) with fixed Jetee Secondaire:
green light) S1 Inner West 10.0 30,000 refined products, residue,
Lat. 35␥ 50' 51" N, Long. 0␥ 17' 16" W. deballasting facilities. 3␺8 in.,
Lights of the Port of Arzew: 3␺12 in.
Breakwater: (green light) S2 Outer East 11.0 60,000 refined products. 3␺12 in.
bitumen, deballasting facilities.
Lat. 35␥ 51' 06" N, Long. 0␥ 17' 04" W.
3␺12 in.
Head of Offshore Jetty: (white light)
Jetty Large:
Lat. 35␥ 50' 27" N, Long. 0␥ 17' 22" W.
P1 Middle Berth 13.5 50,000 crude, gas oil, fuel oil, condensate.
Secondary Jetty: (red light, flash every 3 secs.)
1␺12 in.
Lat. 35␥ 50' 59" N, Long. 0␥ 17' 45" W.
P2 Outer Berth 15.5 100,000 crude, gas oil, fuel oil. 1␺12 in.
South Jetty: (red light)
P0 Inner Berth 10.0 30,000 LPG, fuel oil, gas oil. 1␺8 in.
Lat. 35␥ 51' 17" N, Long. 0␥ 17' 55" W.
Sea-line 26.0 100,000 crude, condensate. 1␺28 in. hose
Mole IV: (fixed green light (SW))
Lat. 35␥ 51' 28" N, Long. 0␥ 17' 44" W. * hoses
Mole III: (fixed red light (SE)) Also see ‘‘LPG/LNG Facilities’’.
Lat. 35␥ 51' 32" N, Long. 0␥ 17' 57" W. Arzew El Djedid: See ‘‘Plan’’
Lights of the Port of Arzew El Djedid: Berth Depth Max. Size Products Handled
West Jetty: (green light) (m.) (tons)
Lat. 35␥ 49' 26" N, Long. 0␥ 15' 22" W. B1 23.5 25,000 to 100,000 crude, condensate
East Jetty: (red light) B2 23.5 50,000 to 150,000 crude, condensate
Lat. 35␥ 49' 05" N, Long. 0␥ 14' 32" W. B3 26.5 100,000 to 250,000 crude, condensate
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. The limit of the pilotage zone out to sea is the Also see ‘‘LPG/LNG Facilities’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated
parallel of the lighthouse on Arzew Island. March 1984.
Pilots may ensure that anchoring is carried out in the roads for large Berths M2/M3 and M4/M5 are operational, a hydraulic gangway with a
vessels. The Pilot embarks in the waiting zone. The pilot ladder must be crane (3 tonnes) is available on the service platform of these berths.
rigged on the lee side at a height of 1 m. above the water. For large vessels The berths are equipped with a battery of five loading arms for LNG of
in ballast, the pilot ladder must give access to an accommodation ladder 16␺66 in. of which one is for vapour return. Pumping rate is 2,500 cu.m./hr.
rigged at a height of 5.0 m. (approx.) above the water. A bunker arm of 8␺66 in. is provided.
Communications from tankers will be via the international radio station at Nitrogen: Supply of nitrogen on M2/M3 is by tanker lorry.
St. Lys, which is in telex communication with the Arzew Terminal. Contact Coming Alongside and Mooring: Except in exceptional cases, vessels must
with the Arzew Terminal can be made on VHF Channel 16. Vessel will then be berthed bow facing out to sea. Each vessel is moored with its own lines.
be informed by the control room of the frequency to use, either VHF The number lines per vessel must in no event be less than 14, i.e. 7 forward
Channels 12 or 14 for mooring purposes. and 7 aft: 3 head lines (stern lines), 2 breast lines, 2 springs.
ANCHORAGES: Vessels requiring to anchor on arrival normally use Mooring lines of rope should be used preferably unless abnormal conditions
services of the Pilot. Anchorage fees are charged whether the Pilot is used prevail.
or not. Sea bottom of rocks, sand and mud. Lines of steel wire, if used, must not be secured on tanker working decks,
The operations in the roads and the safeguard of accesses have brought except if they are on constant tension winches, and pass through roller leads.
about the reserved zones, forbidden areas, waiting and anchoring zones. It is recommended that mixed moorings be avoided. In particular, springs
The position of these zones is shown on the chart. must be lines of the same material.
a) The forbidden zone corresponds to the SW sector included between The moorings must be suitably tightened, be inspected constantly, and
the parallel of Arzew Island (Lat. 35␥ 52' 28" N) and a straight line adjusted every time it is necessary.
running at 45␥(T) from the land and passing through the following Fire Wires: Towlines of steel wire, the so-called ‘‘fire wires’’ must be
geographical point: Lat. 35␥ 50' 27" N, Long. 0␥ 15' 55" W. positioned on the seaward side on the forecastle and the poop, with the eye
b) The waiting zone corresponds to the NE sector included between the of the wires being maintained 1.50 m. above water level by a watchman. On
north of the breakwater of the New Port and a straight line running each fire wire a length of wire of 10.0 m. must be arranged on deck between
at 45␥(T) to the west from the land, passing through the above the bollards and the lead.
geographical point. Gangways, Gangway Ladders, Pilot Ladders: The gangway or gangway
Vessels which have to anchor on arrival can request the services of a Pilot. ladder must be easily accessible under all circumstances and provided with
The bottom is firm, constituted by sand, pebbles, and muddy shale. a safety net, being well lit at night.
Use of Anchors for Manoeuvring: This is forbidden in the port except At the port of Arzew El Djedid, at Berths M2/M3 and M4/M5, vessels are
under conditions of force majeure. It is strictly prohibited in the passages and connected to shore by automatic gangways.
fairways, and in the vicinity of the pipelines. The positioning of the pilot ladder or the gangway ladder on the opposite
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated January 2000. side to the quay is forbidden.

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Vessel’s Stay at Berth: Any stay at a berth outside that of commercial Currents: General Currents: Centre of current from east to west, ␤0.25%.
operations must be authorised by the Port Captain. Surface Currents: With NE wind between 30 km./hr. and 35 km./hr. currents
All vessels must only stay in port for the minimum time required. in the same direction (0.8 km./hr.) as far as the Madrague area where they
In the event of commercial operations not commencing immediately, or turn to the south and even SE (0.3 km./hr.). With SW wind at 25 km./hr., the
stopped for any reason, the Port Captaincy may decide to call for the vessel currents have the same direction as the wind and can reach speeds in the
to go out to the roads. order of 1.2 km./hr.
Departure formalities may be required to be carried out in the roads. Bottom Currents: There is a bottom current coming from Mostaganem
Masters must report any machinery damage which reduces their capability. (0.35 km./hr.) which follows the coast.
Repair works of any kind are forbidden except where specially permitted by CONSULS:
the Port Captain. France (Consul-General). Tel: +213 (41) 331013
Sealine: Use of ship’s anchors will not be permitted when manoeuvring into Italy (Vice-Consul). Tel: +213 (41) 355196
berth. Two tugs are available to assist in berthing. On arrival vessels should Spain (Consul-General). Tel: +213 (41) 332165
have ready 8 mooring lines, 4 forward and 4 aft and a tow rope at each end Russia and the Netherlands are also represented.
as it will be necessary to position the vessel with her own gear before securing USA (Consul) Tel: +213 (41) 352665
to the heavy wires. Good rope messengers should be ready at each end of TELEPHONES: Available only at methane berths. At the sea line berths
the vessel to pick up these wires. tankers may communicate using VHF Channel 16 to Arzew Terminal.
There are three mooring buoys at the bow and three at the stern. All buoys
are fitted with 5 in. (40 mm. diameter) wire ropes. Ships of moderate tonnage
NEAREST AIRPORT: Oran Es Senia International Airport, 50 km.
may be moored using two bow buoys and two quarter buoys only. Hoses CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes and an opened bottle of spirits per person.
will be lifted from both sides of the vessel using ship’s gear and crew. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: On arrival, the Immigration Control inspect
The port and starboard derricks must be ready for use before berthing. all passports or Seamen’s Books. Shore passes are given at the harbour
The safe working load must be at least 5 tons. The Loading Master can refuse gate in exchange for passports, Seaman’s Book, or in the case of French
to berth a tanker whose lifting tackle is not correctly rigged or not in good seamen, their identity cards.
working condition. GENERAL: Deterioration of Weather Conditions: In the event of a
Three 12 in. hoses are connected for loading, two on one side and one warning of high winds and bad weather, the Master must be prepared to stop
on the other. Loading rates up to 5,500 t.p.h. loading and to make arrangements for suitable ballasting.
TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’, ‘‘LPG/LNG Facilities’’ and In the event of high wind or the threat of it, particularly from the north to
‘‘Shipmaster’s Reports’’, dated January 2000 and June 2006. the east, the following measures should be considered:
reinforcement of moorings
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: ballasting
Arzew: taking a Pilot on board
Loading Arms requesting aid of tugs
Berth Depth Max. Size Products Handled Diameter stop loading – disconnection of arms
(m.) (cu.m.) (in.) sailing of the vessel.
Methane Terminal: Light and Flag Signals: From their arrival in the Roads until they leave,
North Berth 9.8 40,000 Methane 12 all tankers not degassed or vessels carrying hazardous goods must exhibit
Methanol 8 the following signals:
South Berth 9.8 40,000 Methane 12 By day: A red flag
Jetee Secondaire: By night: A fixed red light visible all around the horizon, apart from
S1 Inner West 10.0 15,000 Ammonia, LPG, 3␺10 3␺12 regulation navigation lights.
residue, deballasting Accident on Board or in Port – Principal Steps to be Taken:
facilities In the event of accident, all firefighting means installed permanently on the
S2 Outer East 11.0 25,000 LPG, bitumen, 3␺12 3␺12 moles, quays and in the port area are immediately placed at the disposal of
deballasting facilities Masters.
Arzew El Djedid: See ‘‘Plan’’ If there is fire on board the vessel, the Master must, as soon as the source
Berth Depth Max. Size Products of the fire has been established, take every measure to extinguish it.
(m.) (cu.m.) If the Master considers that he cannot achieve this, he draws the attention
M1 13.5 125,000 to 200,000 LNG of the port services by making a series of long blasts on his vessel’s whistle,
M2, M3 13.5 125,000 to 200,000 LNG and requests that all possible available means be put at his disposal.
At the same time he must:
M4, M5 13.5 125,000 LNG
stop commercial operations
M6 13.5 125,000 to 200,000 LNG
disconnect loading arms and hoses
D1 13.0 35,000 to 70,000 LPG
close all openings leading to the tanks, pump room, bunkers, etc
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated June 2006. place his vessel immediately in a position to sail so as to get away
STEVEDORES: Vessels must send their ETA at least 24 hours before from the berth should the port authorities so request.
arrival and confirm before 1700 hrs. on day prior to arrival or before 1000 hrs. Other vessels, as soon as they hear the siren of the vessel in trouble, must:
if vessel will arrive in the afternoon of the same day. Gangs are ordered stop commercial operations
before 0700 hrs. for mornings and at 1030 hrs. for afternoons. Shifts are from disconnect loading arms and hoses
0730 – 1050 hrs. and 1530 – 1650 hrs. Extra shifts from 0730 – 1330 hrs. and close all openings leading to the tanks, pump room, bunkers, etc
from 1330 – 1930 hrs. place the vessel immediately in a position to sail
prepare all means for firefighting.
BALLAST: Pilots are empowered to refuse to berth a vessel if in their Firefighting Means: These comprise:
opinion the vessel has insufficient ballast, or her trim is such that it would first strike means (foam, powder) installed at the loading points
prevent safe loading. firefighting network
MEDICAL: All treatment of ship’s crew is arranged by private doctors a pump vessel equipped for fighting hydrocarbon fires
through ship’s Agent. No hospital facilities at Arzew. Seriously injured crew tugs fitted for fighting fires of all kinds.
are taken to Oran, 45 km. away, for hospitalisation. Vessels arriving with sick SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: January 2000.
crew on board should notify Agents well in advance to make arrangements Vessel: 150,000 d.w.t.
for hospitalisation on arrival. No patient is to be disembarked without
notification to the Health Officer for his agreement.
Cargo: Condensate crude oil.
Berth: Berth No. B1.
FRESH WATER: Provided by fresh water hydrants on M2/M3 (El Djedid), Documents: The following is very important: Gratuities (bonded items) must
Moles III and IV. Elsewhere fresh water can be supplied by a tug.
not be given to any persons whatsoever. There have been recent incidences
FUEL: Two barges of 2,000 tons each are available. They deliver at a rate whereby the Algerian Customs services are likely to penalise ship’s Masters
of 350 cu.m./hr. These barges are intended for bunkering vessels with fuel and shore personnel for bonded items being removed from the ship. This is
oil (1000 sec. Redwood, 0.924), Bunker C (3000 sec. Redwood, 0.960), gas reported to be ongoing.
oil and diesel oil (40 sec. Redwood, 0.810 – 0.840) and lubricants, both in the The authorities board the vessel after berthing. The Agent, Port Health,
roads and at the quays. Immigration, Harbour Master, Loading Master and Cargo Surveyor have
SERVICES: Launch Service: Available for ship’s crew for transportation forms that require completing in addition to the ship’s normal port papers.
to the roads. Customs officials board the vessel later and will ask if you have given any
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Shore watchmen are compulsory for vessels items to the other authorities, and in some cases have got the ship’s Master
loading fertiliser or discharging LPG or refined crude in the harbour area. For to sign a letter, admitting that he has given gratuities and to whom. The
tankers loading at the sea line berth, watchmen are at Master’s discretion. recipients will also be in trouble thereafter.
Problems begin with the local port officials and authorities. There are
STOWAWAYS: Berth No. B1 is reported to be a favourite for stowaways threats of fines for minor infringements of unknown local regulations. This is
to board.
a common occurrence. Ensure all bonded stores, currency and ship’s stores
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour all year. are accurately declared.
WEATHER/TIDES: Wind: In the winter, winds predominantly from the Ensure your Algerian national flag is clean, intact and flown.
west. The following forms need to be prepared:
In the summer, the main winds are from the east to north sectors. 3 Arms/Ammunition Lists
Seasonal variations define two periods: the one of a windy winter (October 3 Bonded Stores Lists
to April) and the other, the summer, more calm (May to September). The 3 Crew Effects Declarations
average frequency of winds in excess of 10 m./sec. from the NE quadrant 6 Crew Lists
varies from 3.5% during the winter to 2% during summer, whilst that of winds 3 Currency Lists (Crew and Ship’s Currency)
from the SW quadrant varies from 5.1 – 1.3% between the same periods. 3 Narcotics Lists
Tide: The variation in water level arises from the superimposition of a 3 Passenger Lists
half-daily lunar tide of low amplitude (15 – 30 cm.), fluctuations in general level 3 Ship Stores Lists
during the year and long period oscillations (tidal waves). 3 Ship’s Equipment Lists
Swell: Swell from north to east direction is preponderant, whilst that from 3 Stowaway Lists
other directions is negligible. 3 Vaccination Lists.
79% of the time the amplitude is less than 1 m. Coast Guard: It is reported that Algerian Coastguard personnel usually
3% of the time the amplitude is greater than 3 m. board vessels anchored in the roads and remain on board during the whole
The bad weather period is from December to April, with the maximum risk of the ship’s stay to deter stowaways. In our vessel’s case, this did not
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Arrival: On arrival at Arzew Roads, having tried to call the Pilots and Port 2 Stores Lists
Control on all VHF channels for 3 hours, our vessel failed to get a reply. This 2 Stowaway Lists
was probably due to the fact that the sub-Agents at Arzew were unaware of 2 Ullage Reports.
the vessel’s anticipated arrival at the port. The vessel had telexed the Port Police/Immigration:
Captain 12 hours prior to arrival. Port Control should therefore have been 1 Crew List
aware of our imminent arrival. 1 Passenger List
Anchorage: The ship was anchored in a position 5 miles east of Ilot d’Arzew. 1 Stowaway List.
I, the vessel’s Captain, chose the anchorage position. Normally, if the vessel Customs:
is in contact with Port Control, they will give the position to anchor. 1 Arms/Ammunition List
Starboard anchor let go to nine shackles in water depth of 70 m. Wind was 1 Bonded Stores List
from west or NW, 20 knots with low swell. The vessel maintained her position 1 Crew Currency Declaration
despite the reputed poor holding ground. Gas carrier type vessels were 1 Crew Effects Declaration
anchored closer in towards the Arzew El Djedid Breakwater. These vessels 2 Crew Lists
are regular callers at the port, and one could assume they know the holding 1 Crew Vaccination List
ground is better than suggested in the Sailing Directions. 1 Equipment List
The Pilot reported that ships seemed to have no problem in the anchorage 1 International Tonnage Certificate
except in the very worst weather, and stated that ships should not anchor in 1 Last Port Clearance
the vicinity of Lat. 35␥ 51' N, Long. 00␥ 14' W, due to the rocky nature of the 1 Narcotics List
seabed. This problem has resulted in some ships having to slip their anchor 1 Passenger List
as they have been unable to retrieve it. 1 Ship’s Currency List
Pilotage: The Pilot boarded the vessel at the anchorage arriving from an 1 Stores List
outbound vessel, but they prefer to board 0.5 miles NNE of the Junction Light 1 Stowaway List.
Buoy, if entering from the west. Combination ladder arrangement is required Coastguard:
for the boarding of the Pilot. 1 Arms/Ammunition List
The Pilot was very good, calm and competent. 1 Bonded Stores List
The vessel entered the Arzew El Djedid harbour through the western 1 Crew Currency Declaration
entrance berthing port side alongside Berth No. B1 (The most western of the 1 Crew Effects Declaration
berths inside the breakwater). 1 Crew List
Either entrance to Arzew El Djedid harbour can be used, dependent on 1 Crew Vaccination List
prevailing weather conditions and hence either side alongside. Off the 1 Equipment List
western end of the breakwater, the red can buoy shown on the BA chart was 1 Last Port Clearance
missing during our call at the port. 1 Narcotics List
Health: There were no problems encountered for the crew members who 1 Passenger List
were not vaccinated against cholera. 1 Stores List
VHF: The vessel called Port Control hourly, finally getting a response on 1 Stowaways List.
Channel 14, some 8 hours after anchoring. It was reported that Port Control Free Pratique – Quarantine:
works on Channels 16, 14 and 13. 1 Crew List
Messages to the Agents can be sent via the Harbour Master’s office, 1 Crew Vaccination List
operating on Channel 12. 1 Maritime Declaration of Health
Tugs: Four tugs, all quite powerful and fairly new using ship’s lines (one or 1 Medicine List.
two lines per tug at Master’s discretion), attended the vessel. Two tugs were Suggest that more copies than indicated are made available just in case.
made fast, one forward and one aft, with the other tugs pushing/attending. When completing declarations, note that everything must be declared,
Berthing: Wire with rope tail mooring lines were used at Berth especially bonded stores, televisions, videos and tapes (including training),
No. B1 (Berths No. B2 and B3 were reported to be disused), tie-up being sport equipment and other electrical equipment. Pay special attention to
4-2-2 fore and aft. The mooring lines were taken ashore one at a time by cigarettes, spirits and currencies.
mooring boat both fore and aft. All ropes were manually handled as the Prepare separate Nil Lists (each one on its own).
mooring winches on the jetty are disused. It was acceptable to run wire Declarations to be Filled by Ship’s Master:
mooring lines through Panama leads at Berth No. B1. 1 Declaration of Entrance and Sailing – Agent
There is no access to the jetty. All personnel arrive by launch from across 1 Enquiry Declaration – Police/Immigration
the harbour. The offshore accommodation ladder has to be made available 1 Ship’s Declaration/Check List – Harbour Master
for accessing the vessel at all times. 1 Maritime Declaration of Health – Sanitary Officer (Free Pratique).
Minimum depth at the berth is reported to be 22.0 m. Calculation of Expenses: Vessel’s Master to write carefully and legibly
Loading: Berth No. B1 has 3␺16 in. (1␺condensate oil and 2␺crude oil) vessel’s dimensions and particulars on the appropriate forms as these figures
floating hoses. Loading is by gravity at an average of 3,500 cu.m./hr. per are used as the basis for the calculation of port expenses.
cargo line. Ship’s crane required, but shore personnel with crew assistance, Access for Port Authorities: All board via the ship’s accommodation ladder
connect and disconnect the hose to the ship’s manifold. on the starboard side after vessel berths. Most formalities will be carried out
One Loading Master from the terminal and possibly the cargo surveyor will with all the usual requests being made. Port Officers and other officials will
remain on board throughout the cargo operation, requiring meals and cabin. also board during the vessel’s stay. On this occasion Immigration boarded
Medical: Medical facilities are available but for emergency situations only. after other Port Authorities. Customs boarded at same time as the other
Otherwise, they are not recommended. authorities and were very helpful.
Visitors: The following are allowed on board:
Shore Leave: Shore leave for crew is impractical. On Berthing: Agent, PFSO-Coastguard, customs, police immigration, port
Weather: All the ‘‘B’’ designated berths on the Outer Breakwater are authorities, sanitary officer, stevedores and surveyor and possibly chandler.
exposed to wind from all directions, and is a particular problem from a On Sailing: Stowaway police, cargo customs. Onshore police security will
northerly direction, as this will have a tendency to blow the ship off the berth. be present to assist the vessel during the operations.
Heavy seas and swell will most likely send spray over the breakwater onto ISPS/Security: Police will conduct a search on arrival and departure. They
the berths, especially in strong onshore winds in winter-time. will require two crew members to accompany them. ISPS Level 1 was in
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: June 2006. force, notwithstanding reported stowaways. Our vessel kept an enhanced
Vessel: Tanker. watch and raised the gangway during our stay except when required for
access. DOS is signed by Port Officers.
Vessel Size: 311,625 d.w. tonnes.
Pre-Arrival Information: The following information should be forwarded to
Cargo: Sahara Blend Crude Oil. the port prior to arrival:
Berth: Berth No. B3. a) name of vessel
Terminal: Arzew El Djedid (Bethioua). b) nationality
Charts: BA Charts No. 838 and 822. c) port registration
Port Limits: Currently the two SPMs are beyond the harbour limits but there d) name of captain
are plans to extend the port limits to incorporate the two buoys. e) number of crew
f) number of passengers
Documents: The following documents are required for clearance inwards:
g) last port of call
Agent:
h) next port of call
2 Arms/Ammunition Lists i) name of owner
2 Bonded Stores Lists j) LOA
2 Crew Currency Declarations k) beam
2 Crew Effects Declarations l) g.r.t., n.r.t., S.d.w.t.
2 Crew Lists m) summer draft
2 Crew Vaccination Lists n) cargo grade and quantity.
2 Equipment Lists It is recommended that vessels’ Masters should pay particular attention
2 IMO General Declarations when completing the Inwards Declaration.
2 International Tonnage Certificates Harbour Master. Fax: +213 (41) 377003, 377004.
2 Last Port Clearances Pilotage: Pilot boarding position 2 n.m. north of the west end of the Arzew
2 Letters of Protests (each copy) El Djedid breakwater. Daylight berthing only.
2 Maritime Declarations of Health Pilot disembarks as soon as depths increase after exiting the east end of
2 Medicine Lists the breakwater. Often two ships are piloted in a sequence.
2 Narcotics Lists For departure, pilotage services reported to be available throughout
2 Notices of Readiness 24 hours.
2 Passenger Lists Pilot ladder combination to be rigged 1.0 m. above the waterline on the
2 Registry Certificates starboard side but depends on weather.
2 Ship’s Currency Lists Pilot boat is new with operational speed 20 knots.
2 Statements of Facts Aldjedid Port Harbour Master. Tel: +213 (41) 480693.

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ALGERIA Arzew
Anchorages: Vessels may not anchor to the south of or west of the meridian BEJAIA (Bougie): 36␥ 45' N 005␥ 05' E (See Plan)
passing through the Junction Buoy (Lat. 35␥ 50' 43" N, Long. 00␥ 15' 39" W).
Anchorage located within the following co-ordinates: OVERVIEW: The port of Bejaia is divided into three sections, Rear Port,
a) Lat. 35␥ 52' 35" N, Long. 00␥ 09' 55" W Old Port and Fore Port. The Fore Port is used for the export of petroleum
b) Lat. 35␥ 50' 48" N, Long. 00␥ 09' 55" W and can be subject to swell and wind waves. The Old and Rear Ports
c) Lat. 35␥ 50' 48" N, Long. 00␥ 15' 39" W (Commercial Port) are sheltered as they are protected by a breakwater that
d) Lat. 35␥ 52' 35" N, Long. 00␥ 15' 39" W stretches across the south of the port.
Exclusion Zone: Vessels are excluded from anchoring within the following There is an SPM located off the port.
co-ordinates:
a) Lat. 35␥ 52' 00" N, Long. 00␥ 17' 30" W LOCATION: 260 km. east of Algiers and 460 km. west of Annaba.
b) Lat. 35␥ 52' 00" N, Long. 00␥ 16' 20" W CHARTS: BA Chart No. 1710.
c) Lat. 35␥ 50' 46" N, Long. 00␥ 16' 20" W PORT LIMITS: From Cape Carbon to Soumam River.
d) Lat. 35␥ 50' 12" N, Long. 00␥ 14' 18" W DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Algiers’’.
e) Lat. 35␥ 50' 12" N, Long. 00␥ 10' 18" W ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
f) Lat. 35␥ 48' 01" N, Long. 00␥ 10' 18" W
Vessels are restricted from entering areas within 480 m. of the SPMs PFSO: Bensaada Tahar. Tel: +213 (34) 211412. Mobile: +213 (72) 976741.
centred on the following positions: Fax: +213 (34) 211406. Email: ben.saadatahar@caramail.com
SPM No. 1: Lat. 35␥ 49' 36" N, Long. 00␥ 12' 24" W MAX. SIZE: LOA 210 m., draft 12.0 m.
SPM No. 2: Lat. 35␥ 49' 21" N, Long. 00␥ 11' 02" W. Bulk: Draft 12.0 m.
Max. Size: Draft 20.0 m. Gas: LOA 150 m., draft 12.0 m.
Passenger: LOA 250 m., draft 7.5 m.
Restrictions: vessels bound for the USA were not allowed to anchor at the Tankers: LOA 260 m., draft 13.5 m. SPM: 80,000 d.w.t., depth 41.0 m.
present time, due to possibility of stowaways.
Approaches: On arrival this time, the Junction and Sea Rider Buoys were DENSITY: 1025.
missing. The Green Buoy had been repositioned at the east end of the RESTRICTIONS: Daylight movements only for tankers with LPG or
breakwater, approximately 4.1 cables ␺ 062␥(T) from the breakwater light refined petroleum cargoes.
Fl.R2 Sec. Junction Buoy is located in position Lat. 35␥ 50' 43" N, Bridges: None.
Long. 00␥ 15' 39" W. The renewed sealine buoys appear to have been ARRIVAL: Vessels may be required to anchor on arrival to gain clearance.
realigned, appearing to be in different positions to those on C-Map and the NOR and commencement of laytime is governed by the charter party.
Admiralty charts. Also see ‘‘Anchorages’’.
There is a pipeline crossing to the El Djedid Breakwater which is not shown APPROACHES: Entrance width 330 m.
on the Admiralty chart, so anchors should not be used in this area. A small
yellow buoy with antenna was seen near the east end of the breakwater
PILOTAGE: Compulsory within pilotage zone between Cap Carbon to the
west and Ras Attia to the east. Pilotage services are provided by the Port
during this call.
Authority through radio operator on VHF Channel 10 and 16, Tel: +213 (34)
Depths Alongside and in Channel: Least depth 24.0 m. observed on vessel’s 211344/5. Fax: +213 (34) 211406. Telex: 83940. Pilot available throughout
departure from the port. Channel reported to be this depth over width 450 m. 24 hours.
until depths start to increase. The Pilot boards at the limit of the Pilotage Zone from a modern fully
Vessel should keep close to the Green Buoy on departure to avoid the equipped boat. The pilot ladder is usually placed on the port side.
unmarked 19.1 m. shoal at the eastern end of the breakwater. Notice of Arrival is to be advised 48 hours and confirmation 24 hours prior
It was reported that a vessel with draft 20.8 m. had touched bottom on a to arrival to the Harbour Master through the ship’s Agent.
previous occasion. Most likely to the east of the channel but the details were
not further explored. Refer to General Instructions for Masters calling ANCHORAGES: Anchorage in Gulf of Bejaia is designated by the Pilot
Algeria-Arzew. or radio operator.
The anchorage area is located between the following co-ordinates:
VHF: Terminal listens on Channel 16 and works on Channels 12 and 13. 1. Lat. 36␥ 46' 34" N (northerly limit)
Harbour Master/Port Control listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 14.
2. Lat. 36␥ 43' 00" N (southerly limit)
Tel: +213 (41) 476098.
3. Long. 05␥ 10' 30" E (easterly limit)
Aldjedid Port Harbour Master listens on Channel 16 and works on
4. shoreline (westerly limit).
Channel 12.
A dangerous area in the western part of the anchorage is marked by a
Tugs: On arrival, four tugs make fast, two fore and aft starboard side, prior red buoy in position Lat. 36␥ 44' 47" N, Long. 05␥ 06' 08" E.
to approaching the breakwater, using ships ropes, two more push alongside.
For departure, two tugs make fast on starboard side fore and aft with two PRATIQUE: Free pratique granted by Brigade de la Sante Maritime after
pushing alongside. There appear to be up to four new tugs as well as older berthing. If suspected disease on board, Master must advise Port Control
tugs still in use. All in good condition. before entry.
Mooring Boats: Two available. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Ship’s Master should forward their
Berthing: Offshore Berths: Located in the following positions: ETA to the ship’s Agent at least 48 hours prior to arrival. When within VHF
SPM No. 1: Lat. 35␥ 49' 36" N, Long. 00␥ 12' 24" W range, contact port control on VHF Channel 16 then switching to Channel 10.
SPM No. 2: Lat. 35␥ 49' 21" N, Long. 00␥ 11' 02" W VHF:
Sea Buoy No. 1: Lat. 35␥ 49' 53.55" N, Long. 00␥ 15' 57.85" W Bejaia Radio Channel 16/10
Sea Buoy No. 2: Lat. 35␥ 49' 57.43" N, Long. 00␥ 15' 59.00" W Port Control Channel 16
Sea Buoy No. 3: Lat. 35␥ 49' 59.80" N, Long. 00␥ 16' 03.45" W Agent – GEMA Channel 13
Sea Buoy No. 4: Lat. 35␥ 49' 52.33" N, Long. 00␥ 16' 18.56" W Agent – NASHCO Channel 77
Sea Buoy No. 5: Lat. 35␥ 49' 45.50" N, Long. 00␥ 16' 11.15" W Agent – HYPROC Channel 17
Sea Buoy No. 6: Lat. 35␥ 49' 47.00" N, Long. 00␥ 16' 18.35" W Stevedores – DMA/EPB Channel 8
Breakwater Berths: Vessel berths port side alongside Berth No. B1 – B3 on Repair Company – ERENAV Channel 14
the breakwater; B1 being the most westerly and B3 easterly. Bunkers (Barge) Channel 6
Access to Jetty: There is no requirement for shore personnel to come on Pilots Channel 16/10
board from the port side, but arrangements to check draft visually can be Tugs Channel 12
made.
Mooring: When mooring a vessel of this size, one mooring line at a time TUGS: Five tugs (2␺1,700 h.p., 1␺2,600 h.p., 1␺3,522 h.p. and
1␺4,466 h.p.) available to assist with berthing, unberthing and movements
was passed to shore. inside the port throughout 24 hours. Bejaia port is due to receive two new
Dolly winches on the jetty did not work but slip hooks were provided. tugs (1␺3,200 h.p. November 2005, 1␺1,000 h.p. 2006). Tugs normally join
Hoses: 4␺16 in. diameter rubber hose branches are connected to the shore in the roads and tugs’ lines are used.
manifold, but only two were in use during this visit. Port Authority tug station can be contacted on VHF Channel 12.
SPM Subsea Pipelines: SPMs are served by two subsea pipelines passing Tel: +213 (34) 211677.
through the shoreline in position Lat. 35␥ 48' 24" N, Long. 00␥ 13' 51" W with Four tugs are equipped with firefighting apparatus and foam tanks.
two subsea pipelines linking the SPMs length 2,110 m.
Tug Requirements: Under normal weather conditions.
Cargo Operations: Cargo Characteristics: Tankers 3 tugs for berthing/unberthing
Grade: Sahara Blend Crude Oil Vessels less than LOA 70 m. no tug
Density at 100␥F: API 44.56 Vessels LOA 70 – 110 m. 1 tug
Reed vapour pressure (RVP): 6.6 Vessels LOA 110 – 130 m. 2 tugs
H2S: 0.06 Vessels LOA 130 m. and over 3 tugs
Loading Rate: Cargo is loaded at 100␥F by gravity at up to 42,000 bbls./hr.
Line Content: Line capacity is 5,300 cu.m. BERTHS: Commercial Port: 15 berths for general cargo with depth
Cargo Completion: Shutting down on completion of loading is by closure of 7.4 – 12.0 m. One fully equipped berth for grain, containers and timber.
shore valve. Quay Berth Max. draft Remarks
Personnel on Board: One Loading Master will remain on board at all times No. (m.)
with a walkie-talkie while the tanker is alongside. Petroleum Port 1–3 13.5 Petroleum products
Cargo Documentation: Early Departure Procedure (EDP) not in force. Vessel North Quay 6–7 General cargo
was delayed until almost daylight before sailing, although another vessel was Central Quay 8 7.5 General cargo
sailing at the same time. North West Quay 9 – 11 7.4 General cargo
There was no advice that this would occur but in event it made sense to Casbah Quay 12 – 13 7.5 Cruise, dry bulk
sail in daylight. Casbah Entrance 14 10.0 General cargo
Firefighting Equipment: The shore towers have become corroded since our South West Quay 15 – 16 10.5 Dry bulk, general cargo
vessel’s previous visit. Gare Quay 17 – 19 10.5 Dry bulk, general cargo
New Quay 20 Floating dry dock
Weather: The berths are susceptible to ground swell with vessel possibly 21 – 25 12.0 Bulk cargo, chemicals,
surging if there are prolonged northerly winds, as per warning in Pilot Book. LPG, containers
Pilots and tugs should be called to hold the vessel in place when such
an occurrence happens and vessel’s engine should be brought to readiness. Turning Basin: Located in the Fore Port, radius 250 m.
AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire d’Arzew, 45 Rue Aissat Idir, BP 46, Mooring: Bejaia port advises vessels to use 2 head lines, 2 stern lines, fore
Arzew, Algeria. Tel: +213 (41) 377527, 377491, 377970. Telex: 12819, and aft springs, and fore and aft breast lines. Mooring boats are used for
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BULK FACILITIES: Bulk cargoes are handled at the Casbah, SW, Gare
and New Quays. 3␺250 t.p.h. grain vacuvators. Two cranes (1␺63 tonnes
and 1␺80 tonnes) equipped with 10 tonne grabs for grain handling,
3␺64 tonne cranes equipped with 12 cu.m. grabs for grain handling.
Cevital Sugar/Grain Terminal: Operator: Cevital. Tel: +213 (34) 202000.
Fax: +213 (34) 202002. Email: info@cevital.com Web: www.cevital.com
Facilities: Located on the New Quay at Berths No. 21 and 22. Storage silo
handling bulk sugar capacity 50,000 tonnes. Grain silo storage totalling
120,000 tonnes.
OAIC Grain Terminal: Operator: OAIC.
Facilities: Located on the Gare Quay at Berths No. 17 and 18. Storage silo
handling bulk grain storage capacity 30,000 tonnes. 1␺500 and 2␺200 t.p.h.
grain vacuvators.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Operator: Bejaia Mediterranean Terminal.
Tel: +213 (34) 229665. Fax: +213 (34) 227151.
Email: adam@bejaiamed.com
Facilities: Terminal has total berthing length 500 m., depth 12.0 m., located
in the New Port, New Quay at Berths No. 21 – 23. Two post-Panamax gantry
cranes, 5 MGM RTGs, 2 Kalmer reachstackers, 2 BOSS empty stackers,
250 reefer points, storage 8 ha., with capacity 300,000 TEUs annually.
No container freight station.
PASSENGER FACILITIES: Casbah Quay, LOA 250 m., draft 7.5 m.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
OTHER FACILITIES: Port Authority has equipment for Ro-Ro traffic and
boxes; 40␺2.5 – 28 tonne forklifts; 7␺10 – 80 tonne cranes and trailers.
TANKER FACILITIES: Operators: Sonatrach. Head Office: Sonatrach
TRC. Tel: +213 (21) 548011, 547000. Fax: +213 (21) 547700.
Email: sonatrack@sonatrack.dz Web: www.sonatrack-dz.com
Naftal. Tel: +213 (34) 201335. Fax: +213 (34) 201589.
Web: www.naftal-avm.com.dz
Fore Port: Max. pressure 4.0 kg. Loading rate up to 7,000 t.p.h.
Pier Max. Draft Remarks
No. (m.)
1 11.50 4␺10 in. hoses for refined petroleum products
2 12.50 4␺12 in. hoses, max. distance stern to manifold
125 m., crude and condensate
3 12.88 4␺12 in. hoses, max. LOA 260 m., crude oil and
condensate
19 6.5 For refined petroleum cargoes, general cargo and
vegetable oil, 1␺8 in. hose (petroleum), 1␺8 in.
hose (asphalt), max. LOA 140 m.
24 8.0 New quay for LPG, vegetable oils (4 in. hose)
forward and general cargo. Submersible 4 in. hose for
LPG, max. LOA 150 m., max. draft 12.0 m.
SPM: Operator: Head Office: Sonatrach TRC. Tel: +213 (21) 548011,
547000. Fax: +213 (21) 547700. Email: sonatrach@sonatrach.dz
Web: www.sonatrach-dz.com
Facilities: Located in position Lat. 36␥ 45' N, Long. 5␥ 09' 38" E., handling
tankers up to 80,000 d.w.t., depth 41.0 m. Loading rate 10,000 cu.m./hr.; two
hoses for crude oil and condensate.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Berth No. 24, gas carriers LOA 150 m., 6 in.
hose connection, discharge rate 120 t.p.h.
Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
CRANES: 10 – 83 tonne cranes (Gottwald, Liebherr, Tadano, ENMTP
1040); 7␺80 tonne shore cranes for cargo handling. Five mobile cranes
(1␺63 tonne, 3␺64 tonne, 1␺80 tonne).
STEVEDORES: Operated by Port Authority.
Working Hours: 0645 – 1900 daily, with a third shift 1900 – 0100 on
demand. Friday is also available on demand, working the same hours.
Cargo Gear: Load/discharge operations can be performed by ship’s gear
or shore gear, forklifts up to 28 tonnes, reach stackers up to 42 tonnes,
tractors.
BALLAST: Tankers: All dirty ballast to be discharged ashore; two hoses
available at each berth, can receive ballast up to 2,000 t.p.h.
Vessels berthed at Berths No. 2 and 3 cannot discharge ballast
simultaneously.
Clean ballast may be discharged to sea, only if vessel is in gas-free
condition and with the prior permission of the Port Authority.
Thick slop residues may only be accepted subject to terminal operator’s
approval, but only in quantities of less than 100 tons.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Port Authority trucks and skips available when
requested by Agent. Port Authority can issue a certificate for garbage
removal.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Service provided by ERENAV (Repair Company).
Tanker trucks utilised for collection and removal, ship’s Agent to make
arrangements.
MEDICAL: Two hospitals available. Private doctors and private hospitals
also available. Service available through ship’s Agent. Assistance according
to the international conventions, under control of Algerian Coast Guards.
FRESH WATER: Available at Berths No. 2 and 3 in the Petroleum Port
and all berths in the Commercial Port. Port watchman must be advised before
connection. Loading rate approximately 15 t.p.h.
FUEL: Operator: Naftal. Tel: +213 (34) 201335. Fax: +213 (34) 201589.
Web: www.naftal-avm.com.dz
Products: IFO 30a, IFO 80 cst., gas oil and lube oils.
Facilities: Barge ‘‘Bordj Menaiel’’, capacity 1,000 tonnes (600 tonnes fuel
oil, 400 tonnes gas oil), pumping rates 150 – 200 tonnes/hr. fuel oil,
100 tonnes/hr. gas oil.
Bunkers also available at the petroleum piers.
Advise ship’s Agent of requirements prior to arrival.
CHANDLERY: Available from four Agents.
AVICAT specialises in ship’s supply services. Tel: +213 (34) 229101.
Fax: +213 (34) 229104.
Ship’s supplies available in the roads, by pilot boat or tugs.
STORING: Vessels can be stored by boat, tug or trucks, allowed during
cargo operations. Forklift may be used to handle stores. Trucks are allowed
alongside the berths with the exception of the Petroleum Port.
Stores to be checked by Customs as per port regulations.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi)
ALGERIA
SERVICES: Radar and radio repairs, safety equipment and certificate
extensions.
DRY DOCK: One floating dry dock 180␺30 m., capacity 15,000 d.w.t.,
located at Berth No. 20 in the New Port.
REPAIRS: ERENAV: Engine repairs, steel repairs, pipe repairs,
accommodation repairs. Tel: +213 (34) 228184.
Also see ‘‘VHF’’.
BM (Bejaia Maintenance): Engine repairs, radar and VHF repairs.
No repairs may be carried out on board without first obtaining the Harbour
Master’s permission.
SURVEYORS: Representative of P&I Club available.
Private surveyors also available.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Fire: Bejaia Port Control on VHF
Channel 16 (24 hours) or Tel: +213 (34) 211344/5.
Protection Civile. Tel: +213 (34) 212602/3.
Ambulance. Tel: +213 (34) 211807/08/93.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Centre de Recherche et des
Operations de Secours et de Sauvetage (CROSS). Tel: +213 (34) 474591.
Coast Guard on VHF Channel 16. Tel: +213 (34) 211077.
Port Control on VHF Channel 16. Tel: +213 (34) 211344/5.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Anchors must be hove-up while vessel is moored
in berth. For tankers, a fire wire must be provided fore and aft for tug’s use
if necessary.
Tanker’s firefighting equipment must be ready for use on fore and main
deck and under pressure.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Recommended. The Harbour Master may
impose a guard on vessels carrying certain cargoes.
PIRACY: No incidents.
STOWAWAYS: Watchmen recommended as a deterrent.
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Algiers’’.
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: Max. tidal range 0.5 m.
Wind: In winter, North – NW, Force 7 – 9. In summer, east – NE, Force 2 – 3.
Contact Bejaia Radio on VHF Channels 16 and 24.
CONSULS: None.
TELEPHONES: None available for placing on board. Telephones
available at each tanker berth.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Soumam-Abane Ramdane International Airport,
5 km.
BANKS:
Credit Populaire d’Algerie (CPA). Tel: +213 (34) 220073/4.
Fax: +213 (34) 222755
Banque Exterieur d’Algerie (BEA). Tel: +213 (34) 211530.
Fax: +213 (34) 223938
Banque Nationale d’Algerie (BNA). Tel: +213 (34) 212085/6/7.
Fax: +213 (34) 221259
Banque de Developpement Local (BDL). Tel: +213 (34) 220211.
Fax: +213 (34) 220645
Banque Agricole de Developpement Rural (BADR). Tel: +213 (34)
229726/7. Fax: +213 (34) 220574.
CUSTOMS: As per Algerian Customs regulations.
SHORE LEAVE: Only within port area.
REPATRIATION: Can be arranged via Bejaia-Soumam. International
airport with flights from and to Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport), Marseille,
Lille and Lyon.
Ferry to Marseille, one sailing per week in summer and two sailings per
month in winter.
DEVELOPMENTS: Container Terminal: Fully equipped. Initial depth
10.0 m., later to be 15.0 m.
Two new tugs on order.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: February 1989.
Vessel: 90,000 d.w.t.
Anchoring: Vessel anchored without a Pilot after contacting Port Control.
VHF: Pilot on Channel 8.
Tugs: For berthing vessel used one tug on the starboard bow with two ships’
lines and one tug on the starboard quarter with two ships’ lines. A third tug
was used for pushing alongside.
Moorings: Vessel berthed port side alongside with three head lines, two
breast lines and two springs, forward and aft. The head lines and stern lines
are the first lines sent to the shore.
Shore Passes: Immigration issue shore passes in exchange for passports
which are taken ashore.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: March 1994 (Updated 2002).
Vessel: 96,000 d.w.t. combination carrier operating in tanker mode.
Tugs available (2␺1,700 h.p., 1␺2,000 h.p. and 1␺2,300 h.p.). 2 new tugs
on order. There is a very small turning basin inside the breakwater and close
to the berth (SW of Berth No. 3 and SE of Berth No. 2). Due to above reasons,
berthing in adverse conditions of wind and swell is very difficult and risky (all
vessels have to be swung 180␥ in the basin as, on Berth No. 3 always port
side alongside and on Berth No. 2 always starboard side alongside) (Port
Authority’s comment: 1998 – Turning basin is 250 m. wide. Vessels are
shifted due to surf conditions (underset over 25 cm.), not wind conditions).
Large ships always berth on Berth No. 3.
Cargo operations can be suspended and vessel can be shifted to roads
with wind force going up to Force 4 or 5.
Any stores, charts, etc. sent to Bejaia can take as long as seven days to
clear Customs.
Shore leave not advisable at time of our visit.
AUTHORITY: EPB – Enterprise Portuaire de Bejaia, 13 Avenue des
Freres Amrani, BP 94, 06000 Bejaia, Algeria. Tel: +213 (34) 211807/8,
211893. FAX: +213 (34) 201488, 201406. Telex: 83055 EPBJ.
Email: portbj@wissal.dz Web: www.portdebejaia.dz Contact: Abdelkader
Boumessila, Chairman/General Manager
(Email: aboumessila@portdebejaia.dz). R Zatout, Harbour Master
(Tel/Fax: +213 (34) 211406. Email: rachidzatout@voila.fr).
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DELLYS: 36␥ 55' N 003␥ 55' E (See Plan)
DOCUMENTS: Documents which the Master of the vessel must prepare
prior to arrival for necessary port formalities.
Agent: For the Agent of Societe Nationale des Transports Maritimes or
Compagnie Nationale Algerienne de Navigation (The two Algerian National
Shipping companies):
5 Cargo Manifests
2 Crew and Passenger Personal Effects Lists
2 Crew Lists
2 Foreign Currency Lists
4 Notices of Readiness
2 Original Bills of Lading
2 Stores Lists, including bonded material
2 Stowage Plans.
Customs:
1 Cargo Manifest
1 Crew List
1 Foreign Currency List
1 Stores List.
Police and Immigration:
1 Cargo Manifest
1 Crew List
1 List of Arms and Ammunition
1 Narcotics List.
MAX. SIZE: The maximum authorised draft is 18 ft.
Overall length is limited to 100 m. for conventional vessels, and to 105 m.
for Ro-Ro vessels.
DENSITY: 1025.
RESTRICTIONS: Movements of vessels (entering and sailing) are not
permitted at night.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory when entering and leaving and for all movements
(shifting). Pilotage operations only take place during the daytime. To request
the Pilot, call the Port Captaincy by VHF Channel 16, or by using signals
laid down in the International Signalling Code.
The Pilot boards the vessel within the confines of the anchorage zone.
The pilot ladder must be positioned on the starboard side.
ANCHORAGES: The Bay of Dellys, being open from the north to the
east, offers a very good anchorage against winds from the west of NW.
The anchorage zone is within an area defined by a line joining the points
of Dellys and Garrouba.
Depths vary between 13 m. and 24 m., and the bottom is rocky.
PRATIQUE: No procedure is stipulated in order to obtain Free Pratique.
Nevertheless, and in the event of illness or infection being suspected on
board, advise the Port Captaincy by VHF Channel 16 or by telex prior to
arrival in the roads.
VHF: The Port Captaincy operates on Channel 16.
TUGS: None available.
BERTHS: The port has two quays (Quay No. 1 and No. 4), which are used
by commercial vessels. Berthing at these berths is subject to the dimensions
of the vessel.
STEVEDORES: Operating Hours: 0700 – 1300 and 1300 – 1900.
Notification: The gangs are ordered through the Port Captaincy by the
SNTM/CNAN Agent for general cargo, and by the receiver where bulk cargo
is involved. The vessel must notify its ETA to the SNTM/CNAN Agent at least
24 hours in advance of arrival.
Cargo Gear: As the port has no cranes, operations are effected by ship’s
equipment (cranes, derricks, etc.).
Discharge Rate: The average rates of discharge are in the order of 23 t.p.h.
per gang for bulk cargo and 40 t.p.h. per gang for general cargo.
Hatches: These operations are to be carried out by the ship’s crew.
MEDICAL: There is a hospital at Dellys for all medical treatment required.
The SNTM/CNAN Agent must be advised prior to the arrival of the vessel
so that they may make the necessary arrangements.
FRESH WATER: Drinking water only available at Quay No. 4.
FUEL: Not available. Vessels can bunker at Algiers Port, 55 miles or at
Bejaia, 65 miles.
REPAIRS: Not possible.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +213 (24) 429527. Fire
Brigade/ Ambulance Tel: +213 (24) 429050. These services are located
within the port area.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory, but recommended. The
SNTM/CNAN Agent is instructed to provide vessels with watchmen.
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour.
CONSULS: None.
NEAREST AIRPORT: ‘‘Houari Boumediene’’ International Airport at
Algiers, 80 km. from Dellys.
CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes and one bottle of spirits per crew member per
week.
SHORE LEAVE: Crew members must carry a passport or Seamen’s
Book, and report to the Port Police where a shore pass will be issued.
REPATRIATION: This can be carried out via Algiers with frequent
departures to Europe by air and by car ferry.
GENERAL: The predominant winds in the Port of Dellys are from the west
and NW.
Ro-Ro vessels destinated for the Port of Dellys must be equipped with
bow thrusters.
AUTHORITY: Direction du Port de Dellys, Entreprise Portuaire d’Alger,
Dellys, Algeria. Telex: 76089 Porde Dz. Contact: N Hasseni, Port Director
(Tel: +213 (24) 429848, 429377). A Chaouadi, Port Officer (Tel: +213 (24)
429179).
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DJEN-DJEN, including Jijel: 36␥ 50' N 005␥ 54' E
(See Plan)
OVERVIEW: A newly constructed port 5.5 n.m. east of Jijel. It handles
more than 4 million tonnes annually of general cargo, containers, bulk, Ro-Ro
and steel products.
LOCATION: On the NE coast of Algeria, 5 n.m. east of Jijel.
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 252.
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Algiers’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 189 m., draft 9.75 m.
DENSITY: 1025.
RESTRICTIONS: No night navigation service.
Access channel and turning circle have a depth of 23 m.
Bridges: None.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. On arrival, call Pilot on VHF Channel 16. Pilots
communicate with vessel on VHF Channel 12 on boarding.
ANCHORAGES: Anchorage bounded by four points:
Lat. 36␥ 49' N, Long. 05␥ 47' 06" E
Lat. 36␥ 50' N, Long. 05␥ 47' 06" E
Lat. 36␥ 50' N, Long. 05␥ 51' 02" E
Lat. 36␥ 49' N, Long. 05␥ 51' 02" E
PRATIQUE: Declaration to be completed on arrival, if no suspected
disease or fever on board.
VHF: Harbour Master’s Office on Channels 16 and 12.
Also see ‘‘General’’.
TUGS: 1␺1,700 h.p. and 2␺2,750 h.p.
BERTHS: General Cargo Quay: Length 769 m., width 200 m. and depth
8.0 – 11.0 m. Total storage area 150,000 sq.m. Bulk carriers (grain) discharge
at the quay.
BULK FACILITIES: Steel Quay: Length 1,060 m., width 300 m. and
depth 10.5 – 18.2 m. The quay has a storage area of 30 ha. and a further
6 ha. of contained storage bays which can handle 4,200,000 tons (mainly
discharging ore) annually.
Grain Terminal: Length 800 m., depth 11 – 16 m. Silo capacity 80,000 tons.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Container Quay: Length 250 m., width
300 m. and depth 11.0 m. Paved surface area 75,000 sq.m. Container
capacity 60,000 TEU per year. Ro-Ro vessels also handled.
Also see ‘‘Cranes’’ and ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’.
OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Three berths, length 160 m., depth
11.0 m. Berths handle approximately 360,000 tons annually. Paved surface
area 9 ha.
TANKER FACILITIES: No facilities.
CRANES: Three mobile cranes (1␺28 tonnes, 1␺65 tonnes and
1␺90 tonnes); 2␺250 tonnes conveyor/extractor/gantries.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 2␺40 tonnes tractors; 2 front end
loaders; 2 chassis; 23 forklifts (1␺3 tonnes, 6␺4 tonnes, 5␺5 tonnes,
2␺7 tonnes, 1␺8 tonnes, 2␺10 tonnes, 4␺15 tonnes and 2␺18 tonnes);
2␺38 tonnes with spreaders.
STEVEDORES: Working Hours: Two shifts 0700 – 1300 and
1300 – 1900. Fridays and holidays not worked.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Collection arranged by ship’s Agent.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available.
MEDICAL: Taher Hospital 4 km. and Jijel Hospital 10 km.
FRESH WATER: Available at berths, arranged by ship’s Agent.
FUEL: Supplied by truck.
STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv.
1. Vessel can be stored by truck
2. –
3. yes
4. –
5. –
6. no.
DRY DOCK: None.
REPAIRS: No facilities.
SURVEYORS: Only cargo inspectors available.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: At Master’s discretion. Contact ship’s Agent
to arrange.
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Algiers’’.
NOTICES: Issued by Djen-Djen Port Authority.
Special Rules Relative to Navigation in the Port of Djen-Djen:
Masters are kindly requested to comply with the provisions of the general
rules relative to navigation.
Sea-going ships of 100 g.r.t. or over shall inform the Harbour Master’s
Office of any movement they are about to commence, such as entering,
shifting, sailing, etc.
VHF is the normal way of communication, calling on Channel 16, working
on Channels 12 or 14.
All other means can be used.
Messages shall be restricted to the ship’s movements and expressed in
the most concise form.
Harbour Master’s Office keeps a continuous watch, and gives to mariners,
on their request, information in relation to the movements in the harbour area.
Such communications are effected according to the process stated above.
The present rules aim at improving security and efficiency.
Any vessel not complying with them takes the risk of being delayed and
also her Master becomes liable to prosecution, according to the regulations
in force.
Safety Regulations: In case of emergency, any Master, Officer on duty or
watchman should give the alarm:
⌻ if he has a telephone on board, Tel: 14 for fireman (fire, flooding,
injured persons)
⌻ Tel: 17 to get the assistance of the police (disturbance)
⌻ or call the Central Watch Tower on VHF Channel 16
⌻ or draw attention by repeated siren or whistle calls, the burning of a
red flare, or any other authorised distress signal.
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Sufficient crew must always be on board to carry out shifting orders without Procedure: Vessels are instructed to anchor in the roads, where the Coast
delay. Guard boards the vessel for 45 minutes inspection. Coast Guard seals
CONSULS: In Algiers. Bonded Stores and inspects crew cabins, accommodation and store rooms.
TELEPHONES: Connection possible. After completion of the Coast Guard’s inspection, vessel may call for the Pilot
or proceed to the pilot boarding ground.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Jijel Domestic Airport, 2 km.
Restrictions: The port is not protected from the prevailing NW to northerly
BANKS: Only national banks. winds during winter, so berthing is restricted by weather, and is in daytime
CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes and one bottle of spirits. only. Whilst in port, Masters are instructed to keep ships in readiness for
SHORE LEAVE: Crew members not allowed ashore. sailing and ship’s stability is not to be compromised.
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Reports’’. Cargo Handling Facilities:
REPATRIATION: Arranged by ship’s Agent. Berth Length Depth
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: On arrival, Immigration Control inspect all (m.) (m.)
passports and Seamen’s Books. Shore passes are given at the harbour gate General Cargo 769 11.0
in exchange for passports/Seamen’s Books. Mixed Cargo 250 11.0
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. Quay
Outer Quay 1,060 10.5
DEVELOPMENTS: Planned Infrastructure: Tanker Berth for vessels up Ro-Ro Quay 3 ramps 11.0
to 23,000 d.w.t.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: March 1997. The vessel was made fast at the Mixed Cargo Quay, which is affected by
Location/Approaches: Djen-Djen port (36␥ 49.5' N, 05␥ 53' E) is located the prevailing NW or northerly winds in winter. Additional lines were made
about 5 n.m. east of Jijel port. It is a deep-water port with an approach channel fast to protect against strong winds, as 2 breast lines and an aft spring parted,
depth of about 18.0 m. It is sheltered by two breakwaters which are effective when the wind picked-up.
for SW – NW winds, but not so for NW – easterly winds, as breakwater still Stevedoring: Cargo handling is undertaken by State stevedores, and they
under construction. work in two shifts during daytime.
Approach is through a channel facing east. At the entrance are two buoys Shore Leave: Shore leave not possible. An armed guard is always stationed
(one red, one green). At each end of breakwater is a lighthouse. on quay to protect the vessel round the clock. As per safety measures
Djen-Djen is under the administration of Jijel port (Harbour Master applicable at Djen-Djen Port, it is imperative that the gangway be removed
Tel: +213 (34) 450036. Telex: 84060.). and kept on board from 1930 – 0700 hrs. during the entire stay in port. Crew
Arrival: About 4 hours before arrival, vessel contacted Jijel Port Control by members are strictly forbidden to leave the ship at night for any reason
VHF and was instructed to anchor at Anchorage B (Lat. 36␥ 50' N, whatsoever.
Long. 05␥ 47' 06" E). At 1200 hrs., Coastguard boarded vessel to check Developments: Storage sheds are under construction at the General Cargo
certificates and seal the Bonded Store. Quay. There are presently two mobile cranes to handle containers, and dry
Documents: bulk cargo by using grabs.
5 Arms/Ammunition Lists AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire de Djen-Djen, PO Box 87,
5 Cargo Manifests 18000 Jijel, Algeria. Tel: +213 (34) 446564, 445036. FAX: +231 (34)
4 Crew and Passenger Effects Declarations 445260. Telex: 84060. Email: epjdjendjen@wisal.dz
12 Crew Lists Web: www.djendjen-port.com.dz Contact: Mohamed Atmane, General
4 Currency Declarations Manager. S Grine, Harbour Master.
1 Health Declaration
5 Mail Declarations (or Nil Lists)
5 Narcotics Lists GHAZAOUET (Ghazawet): 35␥ 06' N 001␥ 52' W
5 PassengerLists (See Plan)
4 Stores Lists (including Bonded Store)
1 Vaccination List.
Restrictions: Berthing and unberthing only between sunrise to sunset.
MAX. SIZE: Length 180 m., draft 11.0 m.
VHF: Port Control on Channels 16 and 14. APPROACHES: From seaward and during daytime the best landfalls for
the roads is Tadjera mountain (861 m.) or the square mountain of Trara
Tugs: Only one tug available. 18 km. to the east of Ghazaouet and the summit of the mountain chain of
Berths: Four4 berths. General cargo berth being used for discharging grain Djebel Fillaoucene visible at over a distance of more than 20 miles offshore
with depth of 10.5 m. Pilot claims safe depth is 10.0 m. in clear weather.
Note: Surveyor states the following depths: The outer channel is 225 m. wide and 12 – 20 m. deep and the inner
General Cargo/Cereals Quay: 33 ft. (10.06 m.). channel 166 m. wide and 11 – 12 m. deep.
Container Quay: 30 ft. (9.14 m.). Passage Lights: There are five lights; one at the Two Brothers’ Rock (Les
Steel Quay: 28 – 50 ft. (8.5 – 15.24 m.). Deux Freres), one at the end of the West jetty, one at the head of the old
Ro-Ro Quay: 25 ft. (7.6 m.). west jetty, one at the west end of the north jetty and one on the pier of the
Stevedores: Work in two shifts around the clock, 0700 – 1900 and north jetty.
1900 – 0700. Work continued during holidays. Ghazaouet Lighthouse: Lat. 35␥ 05' 09" N, Long. 01␥ 52' 03" W.
Medical: At Jijel, and only in an emergency. Security guards and Agent must PILOTAGE: Compulsory and is provided day and night, unless the port
accompany the patient. Doctor can be arranged on board by Agent. is closed. Whilst awaiting the Pilot the vessel must keep watch on VHF
Density: Alongside 1026. Channels 12 or 16.
Fresh Water: Available but expensive, about US$6.00/tonne. Pilotage Area: To the east: Meridian passing through the Touent
Fuel: Only available by barge from Bejaia. Coastguard Station. To the west: the meridian passing through the village of
El Amadra.
Cargo Gear: Consists of two mobile evacuators with a rate of 200 tonnes/hr.
Average discharge rate for 24 hours is 5,000 tonnes. ANCHORAGES: Anchorage limits of El Annabra Village:
Point 1: Lat. 35␥ 06' 34" N, Long. 01␥ 51' 00" W
Chandlery: Fresh vegetables available at reasonable price, though fruits Point 2: Lat. 35␥ 07' 22" N, Long. 01␥ 51' 00" W
are very expensive. Agent acts as shipchandler (payment in cash). Point 3: Lat. 35␥ 07' 22" N, Long. 01␥ 52' 42" W
Telephones: Available from Agent’s office inside port. Reasonable cost. Point 4: Lat. 35␥ 05' 47" N, Long. 01␥ 25' 42" W.
Shore Leave: Not permitted. About 10 km. away, by road, is Jijel where The Port of Ghazaouet offers roads with good holding ground, but by virtue
hostile activities have been reported. of its position, vessels are exposed to all weather.
General: Close to berth is a big field where crew played football. VHF: A port radio station, call sign ‘‘Ghazaouet Radio’’, has been installed
Officials are very fond of ‘‘gifts’’ (cigarettes, whisky, playing card, etc.). near the lighthouse. The operating Channels are 16, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28.
Shipside scraping and painting not permitted at anchorage or at berth. TUGS: One tug of 1,700 h.p. available and compulsory.
About 2 weeks ago, a vessel had to go out of port to anchorage due to BERTHS:
heavy swell. Wind and swell subsided after 2 days at which time vessel Basin Quay Berth Length Depth
reberthed and continued discharging. No. No. (m.) (m.)
Security: One military guard always on duty on jetty near gangway during Skikda 1 1-2-3 300 6.5
vessel’s stay. Djen-Djen is a safe port, even at Jijel anchorage numerous 2 4-5 151 7.3
fishing boats moving around, but rarely approach vessel. However, 3 6 90 7.3
anti-pilferage and anti-piracy watches were maintained day and night. 4 7 93 7.3
Language: All officials speak French. Agent also speaks English. Workers D’Oran 5 8 108 7.3
speak Arabic and French. 6 9 125 7.5
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: December 1998. 7 10 103 7.8
Vessel: General cargo, 20,000 d.w.t. 8 11-12-13 300 7.8
Documents: Machrek 9 14 120 11.0
8 Crew Lists 10 15-16-17 289 11.0
4 Currency Lists
4 Firearms and Ammunition Lists (even if ‘‘Nil’’) OTHER FACILITIES: Quay No. 1 is used for discharging oil and tallow
4 Manifest of each Ports by pipeline (max. LOA 120 m., max. draft 6.5 m.). Quay No. 9 is used for
4 Narcotics Lists handling acid if the length of the vessel is less than 100 m. If vessel over
4 Passenger Lists 100 m., loading of acid takes place at Quay No. 10 (Berth No. 15).
4 Personal Effects Lists There is a grain silo at Mole Tlemcen (Quay No. 10; Berths No. 16 and 17).
4 Stores and Provisions Lists. Capacity of silo 30,000 tonnes. Rate 700 t.p.h. per gang. Working at night
Approaches: There is no British Admiralty approach chart available for this upon request.
port. Ro-Ro ramps available at Quay No. 6 and Quay No. 10.
Southerly or SW approach to the anchorage area or pilot boarding ground TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Other Facilities ’’.
is quite appropriate. CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES:
Pilotage: Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards north of starboard hand Quay Cranes:
leading buoy, which is 9 cables ENE of the Northern Breakwater. 2␺10tonnes.
Anchorage: Anchorage is between Lat. 36␥ 49' N and Lat. 36␥ 50' N and Mobile Cranes:
between Long. 05␥ 46.06' E and Long. 05␥ 51.02' E, in a depth of 1␺90 tonnes (Tadano)
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ALGERIA Ghazaouet
4␺30 tonnes (Kato) Surveyors: Available in Tlemcen (70 km.) and representative in Ghazaouet
1␺27 tonnes (contact Agent).
4␺20 tonnes. Gangway/Deck Watchmen: Not compulsory. Agents arrange for same. Usual
Forklifts: recommendation given in port is to lift gangway at night, if vessel not working
20␺3 tonnes cargo, at about 2000 hrs.
6␺4 tonnes Customs Allowances: 200 cigarettes per man per week, 1 bottle of alcohol
7␺5 tonnes per man per week.
5␺8 tonnes Time: GMT plus 1 hour.
11␺10 tonnes Telephone: Telephones are not available on board.
1␺28 tonnes Telephone Numbers: The following important telephone numbers were
23␺6 tonnes obtained:
2␺18 tonnes Fire Brigade Tel: +213 (43) 323014, Police Tel: +213 (43) 323026, Pilots
1␺25 tonnes. Tel: +213 (43) 323345, Port Director Tel: +213 (43) 323220.
Other Equipment: AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire de Ghazaouet, PO Box 217,
1 tractor (Sisu) for Ro-Ro traffic 13400 Ghazaouet, Algeria. Tel: +213 (43) 323220, 323255, 323345.
2 grain suctors (DK100) FAX: +213 (43) 323255, 323175. Telex: 18086, 18937, 18836.
1 grain suctor (Vigan). Contact: B Abdelmalek, Port Director/General Manager.
STEVEDORES: Carried out by Port Monopoly – EPG. Work carried out Harbour Office: Mole de Constantine. Tel: +213 (43) 323405, 323232,
in two shifts and from time to time a night gang is available. Working hours 323345. FAX: +213 (43) 323255. Telex: 18937, 18836. Contact: K Mehabi,
from 0700 – 1900. Port Director can extend working hours beyond 1900 hrs. Harbour Master/Port Captain. M Fekhikheri, Assistant Harbour Master.
for vessels to complete operations and sail. 160 stevedores available.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Collection service available. Contact Port Authority
for supply and collection of drums. MOSTAGANEM (Mestaghanem): 35␥ 56' N 000␥ 04' E
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Service not available.
FRESH WATER: Available from hydrants at quays and by tug.
(See Plan)
FUEL: This is not provided on a regular basis, however, small quantities LOCATION: On the coast of Algeria, 20 n.m. east of Arzew.
are sometimes supplied by road tankers and tugs.
SERVICES: No deballasting facilities available. Stores available through CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1909, 822 and 178.
General Maritime (GE.ME), SHICO, ICTC, NASHCO, MTA, etc. DOCUMENTS:
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +213 (43) 323026, Fire Arms/Ammunitions Lists
Brigade Tel: +213 (43) 321014. Ambulance Tel: +213 (43) 321124. 7 Crew Lists
2 Crew Effects Declarations
WEATHER/TIDES: The strongest and most frequent winds are from the 1 Currencies List
NW and with the entrance channel aligned east-west passage is dangerous 1 Maritime Declaration of Health
since the currents generally follow the direction of the winds. 1 Passenger List
Tidal Range: 40 cm. 2 Store Lists, including Bonded Stores.
BANKS: BEA, Bd. du 1er Novembre, Ghazaouet. Tel: +213 (43) 321168, Coastguard and Customs: Visit by the Coastguards in the Roads.
321350.
Visit by the Customs Officials at the quay. Manifests must be accurate.
CPA, Rue de la Republique, Ghazaouet. Tel: +213 (43) 321051.
BNA, Rue de la Republique, Ghazaouet. Tel: +213 (43) 321280, 321268. Certificates: All certificates are required in the case of an inspection from
the Maritime Authorities or in the case of arrest.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
DEVELOPMENTS: The following works are planned: the moles are to MAX. SIZE: LOA 180 m., depth 8.23 m.
be re-surfaced and the fendering to be improved. Dredging work to take DENSITY: 1025.
place. PILOTAGE: Compulsory. There are three Algerian Pilots providing a
A maritime station for passenger vessels has been constructed. 24-hour service. Pilot boat is black with a white stripe. Vessels arriving after
Two cargo sheds have been built. First shed is at Mole Constantine sunset, if no cargo work at night, will remain in the Roads until 0600 hrs.
(1,160 sq.m.) and the second at Mole Djanet (2,320 sq.m.). next morning. Vessels can sail throughout 24 hours.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: January 1982 (Updated 2002). ANCHORAGES: Vessels anchor about 0.5 n.m. from the Sea Jetty, Jetee
Name: Ghazaouet (ex-Nemours), Lat. 35␥ 06' N., Long. 01␥ 52' 21" W. de Large Light, as Fl.(4) WR 12 sec.
Port Limits: As anchorage, a suitable one is within 1 mile of the port. The PRATIQUE: Free pratique is granted upon berthing and producing
limits are observed around that area. Maritime Declaration of Health and Vaccination List. If any vaccination
Documents: Same as for Algiers. Also every vessel must have copies of certificates have expired, free pratique will be granted and Health Authorities
Manifest and Bills of Lading, minimum 3 copies of each. will arrange the vaccinations on request.
Pilotage: Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels except those who comply with
Article 178 of Maritime Code. Agents arrange for Pilot, who can be contacted VHF: At the Harbour Master’s Office, working on Channel 16, officially
on VHF Channels 16 and 12. On calling Channel 16 call ‘‘Ghazaouet Port 24-hour service, English, French and Arabic spoken.
Control’’. Pilot boards in fair weather at anchorage or 2 to 3 cables from the TUGS: One tug available throughout 24 hours, request to be made to Pilot.
entrance. Pilot boat has a black hull. Pilot station is located at Quay ‘‘D’’. If necessary, the port will request a second tug from Arzew Port Control.
Anchorages: No anchorage boundaries described. However anchorage in BERTHS: Eight berths available. Total length of quays, 1,100 m.
fair weather can be obtained in 15 to 20 fathoms of water which is about 3 to Berth Length Depth
5 cables north of northern breakwater. Bottom is sand. Anchorage is not (No.) (m.) (m.)
protected, it is mostly open and dangerous to winds from northern semi-circle. NP1,NP2,NP3 217 6.1 – 7.92
Restrictions: Vessels can berth or sail any time of day or night. 0 115 7.01
Max. Size: It was not stated clearly. This vessel’s LOA is 147.5 m., and max. 1 140 7.62
breadth of 21.5 m. Berthing and unberthing was quite safe. Max. permissible 2 140 7.62
draft as stated by Port Control is 10 m., but alongside this ship depth in 3 132 7.62
places was 32 ft. Max. length stated which is possible for berthing is 180 m. 4 135 7.62
and max. draft 28 ft. 5 135 7.62
Health: Pratique is granted after berthing. Two crew vaccination lists are to 6 140 7.01
be submitted along with Maritime Declaration of Health (Algerian Form). 7 140 8.23
Radio: Ghazaouet Radio, call sign‘‘7TE’’, VHF Channel 16. X, Y Service Quays
VHF: Port Control keep a UHF watch throughout 24 hours. Calling
Channel 16, working Channel 12. CRANES: 2␺6 tons and 3␺15 tons. Also five additional cranes.
Radar: No radar facilities available. CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Four superstackers,
Tugs: There is 1 tug at present. Ship’s lines are used. Tug is compulsory 21␺0.5 tonne chariot elevators, one scoop loader, one Ro-Ro tractor and
and joins the vessel outside the breakwater during fair weather. one grain suction elevator.
Berthing: There are 5 moles in Ghazaouet, details as follows:
Mole Alger (A): Quay No. 1, depth alongside 6.5 m. STEVEDORES: Supplied by Port Authority. Three shifts of 6 hours each
Mole De Batna (B): Quays No. 2 and 3, depth alongside 7.3 m. from 0700 – 0100 hrs. Ship’s gear to be used if cranes not available.
Mole Constantine (C): Quays No. 4 – 7, depth alongside 7.3 m. to 7.8 m. MEDICAL: All facilities available.
Mole Djanet (D): Quay No. 8, depth alongside 7.8 m. FRESH WATER: Available at certain quays, otherwise by tug.
Mole Tlemcen (E): Quays No. 9 and 10, depth alongside 11.0 m. FUEL: No facilities. Vessels must proceed to Oran or Arzew for bunkering.
Specialities: REPAIRS: Only minor repairs can be carried out by workshop. Repairs
Quay No. 1 – Dangerous Cargo, Oil and Tallow. on board with Port Captain’s permission.
Quay No. 8 – Cereals. Also see ‘‘Regulations’’.
Quay No. 9 – Loading Acids.
Quay No. 10 – Minerals and Cereals (Silo capacity 30,000 tons). POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Available within the port.
Cranes: As per available data. There are 2 cranes of SWL 10 tonnes, SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory, but strongly recommended
1␺12 tonnes and 1␺14 tonnes. Also there are 4 mobile cranes available, by Port Authorities and Agent.
capacities are 2␺2.5 tonnes, 1␺5 tonnes and 1␺24 tonnes. REGULATIONS: No repairs to main engine, no lowering of lifeboats, no
Bulk Cargo Facilities: The vessel carried corn in bulk. The cargo was work on hull and anchors without prior permission from Port Captain.
discharged either into rail wagons or into trucks. Rate of discharge variable. Offenders will be heavily fined.
If sufficient trucks or wagons available rate can reach up to 600 tonnes per TIME: GMT plus 1 hour.
shift (approx).
Stevedores: Stevedores are arranged either by Agents or Receivers. No LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Algiers’’.
separate notice necessary by vessel. CONSULS: None.
Medical: Doctors and hospital available at Ghazaouet. Agents to be informed TELEPHONES: Available.
in writing prior to anybody seeing the doctor. NEAREST AIRPORT: Oran Es Senia International Airport, 80 km.
Density: Density was observed to be 1028.
Fuel: Available by truck.
BANKS: All facilities available.
Fresh Water: Available alongside each pier. Rate of delivery about 7 to CUSTOMS: One bottle of spirits and one carton of cigarettes are allowed
10 tonnes per hour. Also available by tug. for every Crew member. Anything in excess of this amount will be sealed.
Consuls: None. SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions, except for certain nationalities.

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Mostaganem ALGERIA
REPATRIATION: Possible and easily arranged by Agent. SKIKDA: 36␥ 53' N 006␥ 54' E (See Plan)
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: When going ashore, crew must carry
passports which will be kept at the harbour gate. LOCATION: Some 350 km. east of Algiers, the Old Port of Skikda has
DEVELOPMENTS: A Ro-Ro berth and a general cargo berth under been developed to include a New Port area, also known as Port Methanier,
construction. Depth of water 9.14 m. A third dock project is under which handles tankers.
consideration. Charts: BA Chart No. 252.
AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire de Mostaganem, PO Box 131, Quai PORT LIMITS: South of a line joining Ras Filfila and S’rigina Island
du Maghreb, Mostaganem 27000, Algeria. Tel: +213 (45) 217627, 211411, (096 – 276␥). Charter party laytime starts at this line.
215938. FAX: +213 (45) 217805. Email: epm@port-mostaganem.dz DOCUMENTS: Inward declaration to be completed and kept available for
Web: www.port-mostaganem.dz Contact: M Lakehal, Director General agent and port authorities.
(Tel: +213 (45) 211411). M Bouabida, Harbour Master (Tel: +213 (45) Harbour Master’s Office:
213881). Ballast Declaration
Cargo Gear Certificates
Crew List
ORAN (Wahran): 35␥ 43' N 000␥ 39' E IMO Goods Declaration (also when in transit)
Oil Record Books Parts 1 and 2
DOCUMENTS: Inward Declaration to be completed and handed to the Safety Construction Certificate
pilot. Safety Equipment Certificate
Crew Declaration for Customs Stowage Plan.
Crew List Quarantine:
Cargo Manifest Maritime Declaration of Health
Declaration of Health International Vaccination Certificates
Manifest of Arms on board Valid Derat Certificate.
Passenger Manifest Customs:
Seamen’s Books 1 Arms Declaration
Ship’s Stores Declaration
2 Crew Declarations
Stowage Plan.
1 Crew Effects Declaration
MAX. SIZE: LOA 243.8 m., draft 11.58 m. 1 Currency List
RESTRICTIONS: The port is open to navigation throughout 24 hours. 1 Narcotics List
APPROACHES: The approaches to the port are indicated by: 1 Ship’s Stores Declaration.
The lighthouse 11.5 miles to the east, with the addition of a radio beacon, Immigration Office:
in position Lat. 35␥ 51' 40" N, Long. 00␥ 29' 19" W. 1 Arms/Ammunition Declaration
Cap Falcon Lighthouse 9.5 miles to the west, in position Lat. 35␥ 46' 08" N, 2 Crew Lists
Long. 00␥ 47' 09" W. 4 Declarations given by the Immigration Agent
Access Channels: The channel is 150 m. wide and 24 m. deep is indicated Passenger List
by a rotating white light in position Lat. 35␥ 43' N, Long. 00␥ 37' W. Seaman’s Books.
Vessels entering or leaving the port must obligatorily use the navigation Agency:
channels defined below: Clearance from Last Port
West Channel: A separation zone one mile wide is established, the axis of Crew Declaration
which connects the following geographical points: 1 Crew Effects Declaration
Lat. 35␥ 52' 12" N, Long. 01␥ 12' 06" W 2 Crew Lists
Lat. 35␥ 48' 36" N, Long. 00␥ 39' 30" W. 1 Currency Declaration
The external WSW limit of the channel is fixed by the line joining the Maritime Declaration of Health
following geographical points: 1 Narcotics Declaration
Lat. 35␥ 52' 12" N, Long. 00␥ 12' 06" W 1 Ship’s Stores List.
Lat. 35␥ 48' 36" N, Long. 00␥ 39' 30" W. MAX. SIZE:
On both sides of this separation zone, a safety zone is instituted which is
New Port (Port Methanier):
1.5 miles wide.
Berth Capacity LOA Draft
The main traffic lane is orientated 090␥(T) – 270␥(T).
(tons) (m.) (m.)
East Channel: A separation zone one mile wide is established, the axis of P1 50,000 225 14.0
which joins the following geographical points: P2 50,000 225 14.0
Lat. 35␥ 02' 30" N, Long. 00␥ 26' 44" W P3 13,000 265 15.3
Lat. 35␥ 52' 00" N, Long. 00␥ 34' 44" W. P5 40,000 175 11.5
The external eastern limit of the channel is fixed by the line joining the A1 30,000 135 11.5
following geographical points: M1 45,000 215 12.2
Lat. 36␥ 01' 24" N, Long. 00␥ 24' 24" W M2 45,000 215 12.2
Lat. 35␥ 51' 00" N, Long. 00␥ 32' 24" W.
On both sides of this separation zone, a safety zone is established which Old Port: Refined products: LOA 225 m., draft 14 m.
is 1.5 miles wide. General cargo: LOA 200 m., draft 9.2 m.
The principal traffic lane is orientated 032␥(T) – 212␥(T). DENSITY: 1023.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Arranged by ship’s Agents’ basis vessels ETA. RESTRICTIONS: New Port (Port Methanier): No berthing or
International Code signals used. Pilot boards at port entrance. unberthing at night for tankers, LNG and LPG vessels.
ANCHORAGES: Anchorage is along the meridian of Long. 00␥ 39' W and Old Port: Tankers, LNG and LPG vessels may berth throughout 24 hours.
the latitude of the 612 m. mark of Djebel-Khar. Wind Limits in Port: Old Port: Force 6 – 7 (Beaufort Scale).
Large vessels anchor with the assistance of a port pilot. New Port: Force 5 (Beaufort Scale).
PRATIQUE: Free Pratique is granted by the Maritime Health Brigade on APPROACHES: Old Port entrance 120 m. wide, depth 15 m.
arrival, provided no anomalies or illness have been discovered on board. New Port entrance 250 m. wide, depth 18 m.
Pratique is automatic for vessels coming from other Algerian ports. Vessels entering or leaving the port must use the navigation channels
TUGS: 1␺1,200 h.p., 1␺1,500 h.p. and 1␺1,700 h.p. defined as follows:
BERTHS: Mole 1: Tankers, depth alongside 11.9 m. East Channel: Bounded by a separation area of 1 nautical mile’s width
Mole 2: Tankers, depth alongside 10.1 m. joined by the two following co-ordinates:
Cargo Vessels: Twenty berths at quays with depths from 6.1 – 10.1 m. 1. Lat. 37␥ 10' 00" N, Long. 07␥ 03' 06" E
alongside. 2. Lat. 36␥ 58' 00" N, Long. 07␥ 03' 06" E
TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’. The western external limit of the channel is fixed by the line joining the
following co-ordinates:
MEDICAL: Doctors and ambulances are available to give help to sick 1. Lat. 37␥ 10' 00" N, Long. 07␥ 00' 00" E
seamen. Visits are arranged by the ship’s agent.
2. Lat. 36␥ 58' 00" N, Long. 07␥ 00' 00" E
FRESH WATER: Available on the quay. Employees of the Port On each side of this separation area is a traffic lane of 2 miles’ width. The
Undertaking attend to connection and disconnection of hoses. main traffic lane is orientated north – south.
FUEL: Bunkers can be delivered by barge belonging to NAFTAL, at a rate West Channel: Bounded by a separation area of 1 nautical mile’s width
of 50 – 150 cu.m./hr. joined by the two following co-ordinates:
Lubricants are supplied by NAFTAL, by arrangement through the ship’s 1. Lat. 37␥ 12' 06" N, Long. 06␥ 29' 30" E
Agent. 2. Lat. 37␥ 00' 24" N, Long. 06␥ 54' 36" E
REPAIRS: Only minor repairs can be effected. 3. Lat. 36␥ 57' 05" N, Long. 06␥ 57' 54" E
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory but recommended. The Port The southern channel limit is fixed by the line joining the following
Commandant may impose a guard on vessels carrying certain categories of co-ordinates:
hazardous cargoes. a) 5 nautical miles north of Ras Bougarouni
The accommodation ladder is to be raised at night. b) 2.5 nautical miles north of Sirigina Island
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Algiers’’. c) 2 nautical miles east of Sirigina Island.
On each side of this separation area is a traffic lane of 1.5 miles’ width.
NEAREST AIRPORT: La Senia, 7 km. The main traffic lane is orientated as follows: 120 – 300␥ and 143 – 323␥(T).
CUSTOMS: Three packets cigarettes and one bottle of wine or alcohol PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels of 1,500 g.r.t. and over. Pilotage
per man per day. arranged by calling harbour office on VHF Channel 16, working on
AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire d’Oran, Direction Generale, Channel 14.
6 Avenue Mimouni Lahcene, PO Box 106, Oran, Algeria. Tel: +213 (41) To help with scheduling, ETA cables should be sent directly to Skikda Port
395610, 395782, 393782. Telex: 22422. Contact: Director General. Control via +213 (38) 755148.
Port Office: Mole Ibn-Batouta, Oran. Tel: +213 (41) 394363, 392337. There are nine pilots available at the port, two are available daily for both
Telex: 22308. Contact: Port Captain. Old and New Port.

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ANCHORAGES: Safe anchorage in the authorised areas in the roads. CRANES: 3␺15 ton mobile quay cranes; 4␺40 ton and 1␺120 ton mobile
Restrictions are made for an unsafe anchorage at the NE part of the cranes; 7␺5 ton and 5␺6-10 ton electric cranes and 1␺100 ton floating
authorised area, when expected bad weather is over Force 7 (Beaufort crane.
Scale). CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Equipment: 92␺1 – 36 ton
The anchorage of Skikda is bounded by four points: folklift trucks; 1 floating derrick; 2␺42 ton stackers; 6␺20 – 32 ton tractors;
1. the meridian of the Old Port breakwater headlight 12␺3 – 10 ton electric quay cranes; 7␺15 – 120 ton mobile cranes;
2. the meridian of the New Port breakwater headlight 8␺25 – 40 ton harbour trailers and tractors; 1␺15 cu.m. recovery barge.
3. The parallel of S’rigina Lighthouse Installations: 20,000 ton grain silo; 35,000 ton cattlefood storage; facilities
4. the parallel of I’llot des Singes Lighthouse. for 1,200 passengers.
PRATIQUE: Free pratique is granted by the Maritime Health Brigade on Storage Areas: 123,450 sq.m. in Old Port; 40,000 sq.m. in New Port;
arrival, provided no anomalies or illness have been discovered on board. 20,875 sq.m. covered storage.
Pratique is automatic for vessels coming from other Algerian ports.
STEVEDORES:
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: 24 hours’ notice of arrival required Working Hours: Saturday to Thursday: First shift 0600 – 1230.
by telex or fax. ETA to include LOA, draft, nature of cargo and tonnage. Second shift 1230 – 1830.
VHF: Skikda Port Control on Channel 16; Sonatrach Company Loading Third shift 2000 – 0200.
Master on Channel 11 (petrol) and Channel 9 (gas). Fourth shift 0200 – 0600.
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’ and ‘‘Pilotage’’. Stevedores can be contacted by Tel: +213 (81) 756144 or by VHF
VTS/RADAR: There is a vessel traffic surveillance service in operation. Channel 12.
Contact Skikda Port Control on VHF Channels 16 or 14. Tel: +213 (38) Hatches: By ship’s crew.
755148. WASTE DISPOSAL: Compulsory at port’s call. Collection arranged by
TUGS: Ten tugs (1␺1,700 h.p., 1␺1,800 h.p., 3␺2,800 h.p., 3␺3,000 h.p., ship’s Agent via a barge which will remit a garbage certificate.
2␺3,400 h.p.). Tugs compulsory for vessels over 1,500 g.r.t. SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available. Except in case of emergency for
Four tugs compulsory for tankers, LNG and LPG vessels over 20,000 d.w.t. vessels not fitted with incinerator. The ship’s Agent should arrange oil truck
for berthing, and three tugs compulsory for unberthing. when necessary.
Number of Using Tugs
Maximum LOA of Vessel Berthing Unberthing
MEDICAL: Hospital and medical services are available. Onboard visits can
be arranged.
From 80 – 115 m. 1 1
From 116 – 135 m. 2 2 FRESH WATER: Only available on general cargo quay of New Port.
From 136 – 150 m. 3 2 Limited supply available at piers of Old Port, or can be supplied by 10 ton
From 151 – 170 m. 3 3 truck if ordered previously by the ship’s Agent.
More than 171 m. 4 3 FUEL: Available by barge, arranged by the ship’s Agent. Delivery rate
50 – 150 cu.m./hr.
BERTHS: Old Port: DRY DOCK: For fishing boats only.
General Cargo Berths:
Quay Berth LOA Draft Cargo REPAIRS: Minor repairs only, arranged by the ship’s Agent. Permission
(No.) (m.) (m.) of Harbour Master’s office required before any maintenance or repairs
Chateau Vert 1 140 8.5 General cargo undertaken.
Mole SURVEYORS: Available.
2 140 8.5 General cargo EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Contact Port Control, on VHF
Avant Port Quay 3 80 6.0 General, bitumen Channels 16 and 14. Tel: +213 (81) 755148, 752553. Fax: +213 (81) 752970.
4 170 9.0 General/bulk cargoes SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory, but recommended. Usually
South Through 5 200 6.4 Ro-Ro, passengers, ship’s crew and ship’s gangway. Harbour Master may recommend guard on
Quay cars vessels carrying certain hazardous cargoes.
South Quay 6 125 6.0 Ro-Ro TIME: GMT plus 1 hour.
7 135 6.0 General cargo
8 140 6.0 General cargo LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January, 1 May, 19 June, 5 July, 1 November.
South East Quay 9 130 6.0 General cargo, First Mouharem (Hegira Year), Aid-el-Fitr, Aid-el-Adha, Achoura and Mawlid
containers Ennabawi.
10 140 6.4 General cargo, WEATHER/TIDES: Tides: The port is not tidal. Max. variation 0.5 m.
containers Also see ‘‘Restrictions’’.
East Quay 11 145 6.5 General cargo CONSULS: None.
North Quay 12 155 8.53 General/bulk cargoes NEAREST AIRPORT: Constantine (Ain el-Bey) International Airport,
Marinelle East 145 9.2 Break bulk, timber, 100 km. Annaba (Saline) Airport, 130 km.
bulk/general cargoes CUSTOMS: Correct counting of bonded stores is important: beer is not
Marinelle West 145 9.2 Break bulk, timber, sealed and crew are allowed 200 cigarettes and one bottle of spirits each.
bulk/general cargoes Weekly allowance of 200 cigarettes and one bottle of wine or spirits per man.
Tanker Berths: Further allowances can be requested weekly through the ship’s Agent.
Berth LOA Draft Length Capacity SHORE LEAVE: Restricted for safety reasons.
(m.) (m.) (m.) (tons) Disembarking personnel hand in Discharge Book plus two photographs to
P1 195 12.0 200 35,000 the ship’s Agent a few hours before disembarking to clear immigration
P2 195 12.0 200 35,000 formalities.
P3 225 14.0 230 50,000 REPATRIATION: Possible via Algiers. A declaration is to be made to the
P4 145 10.0 150 10,000 Immigration Office 24 hours in advance of any crew departures.
Turning Basin: Diameter 360 m., depth 11.0 m. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore passes supplied by Immigration
New Port (Port Methanier): Office.
Berth Length Max. Draft SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
(m.) (m.) GENERAL: Supplies: The ship’s Agent requires 48 hours’ notice.
P1 230 14.0
P2 230 13.0
Regulations: All tankers are inspected by a Port Officer and Check List is
P3 270 15.0 completed before start of loading.
P5 180 10.5 Accommodation ladder to be raised onboard at night.
A1 140 10.5 DEVELOPMENTS: Planned infrastructure: two SPM for tankers over
M1 220 11.5 300,000 d.w.t.
M2 220 11.0 SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: May 1984 (Updated 1998).
Turning Basin: Diameter 550 m., depth 16.0 m. New Port, Berth No. 3.
TANKER FACILITIES: Pilotage: Nine Pilots available and three Pilots are on duty at any time (one
Unberthing: Tankers which have completed cargo operations and departure Pilot for old port, one Pilot for new port and one Pilot on standby).
documents remitted by shippers must leave the port. Except in special Documents:
circumstances, Master can request permit to stay. Sailing vessels have 3 Arms and Ammunition Lists
priority to berthing vessels. 5 Crew Lists (indicate nationality and Seaman’s Book number)
Old Port: 3 Foreign Currency Lists (including crew’s personal currency)
Berth Loading Rate Products Connections 1 Health Declaration
(No.) (cu.m./hr.) (in.) 3 Narcotics Lists
P1 2,000 refined products 12 3 Personnel Effects Declarations
P2 2,000 refined products 12 4 Stores Lists.
P3 2,500 refined products 12 Restrictions: Entrance Channel: channel dredged to 18 m. There is a
P4 400 t.p.h. bitumen 6 - 10 sandbank on the port side of the inner entrance with less than 10 m. depth.
Care is needed when leaving berth without Pilot (which seems normal practice
New Port (Port Methanier): here in winter time.).
Berth Loading Rate Products Connections
(No) (cu.m./hr.) (in.)
Berthing: Vessel berthed at No. 3 ‘‘Jetee du Large’’, port side to. Depth of
P1 2,500 – 4,000 white products 10 – 12 water 15.0 m.
P2 2,500 – 4,000 white products 10 – 12 The use of wire ropes for mooring is prohibited.
P3 4,000 – 6,500 fuel oil, crude 16 VHF: Channels 16 and 14.
P5 400 t.p.h. butane, refrigerated 6 – 10 Time: UTC plus 1 hour.
propane SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: June 1987 (Updated 1998).
A1 300 – 600 aromatics, ethylene 8 – 10 Documents:
M1 4,000 LNG 12 6 Cargo Manifests
M2 4,000 LNG 12
3 Crew Declarations
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2 Currency Lists Max. Size: The max. size of the vessel that has berthed at the port is
1 Health Declaration LOA 260 m. Regardless of what official charts show, the Harbour Master has
3 Manifests (ship’s stores, currency (including safes)). imposed a max. draft of 13.5 m.
The authorities are very strict, especially over currency (including Master’s The echo sounder recordings showed a shoal patch just off the inner
safe) and alcohol. A ship’s Fixture List is required, which is to include radios, breakwater with a maximum depth of 14.5 m. This reading was recorded in
computers, photocopiers, etc. calm weather.
Pilotage: Pilot boards at the port limits. Pilot may be contacted on VHF Restrictions: Berthing is restricted to daylight only. Unberthing officially
Channel 14. takes place throughout 24 hours, but in fact no shipping movements take
Anchorage: In depth of 20.0 m. with breakwater light bearing 108␥(T) at a place between 0100 hrs. and 0600 hrs.
distance of 0.8 miles. VHF: Our vessel successfully contacted Skikda Port Control on
Restrictions: Berthing times are flexible. The following are approximate Channel 14 at the first attempt.
times only. Tugs: There are four tugs (2␺3,400 h.p. and 2␺2,500 h.p.) available for
Summer Winter berthing vessels of our size. For berthing, one tug was made fast on the
From To From To starboard bow using two ship’s lines, and the other three tugs assisted.
Berthing 0500 2000 0700 1800 For unberthing, only three tugs are required. In both cases, the only tug
Unberthing 0400 2000 0700 1800 to make fast moored to the starboard bow.
VHF: Port Control operate 24 hours on Channels 16 and 14. Berthing/Unberthing: Our vessel berthed at Berth P3. A total of four tugs
Berthing: Vessel berthed at Berth No. A1 in Port Methanier to load ethylene. was used in the berthing manoeuvre.
Vessel berthed starboard side to, inner berth on the inner breakwater. The All ships berthing at Berths P1, P2 and P3 berth port side to. It is therefore
port anchor is to be kept ready. A tug from the general cargo port pushes necessary to turn the ship in the turning basin.
vessels alongside. A launch runs the moorings, 2 lines and 2 springs forward Mooring: Mooring lines were run by two mooring boats, one fore and aft,
and aft. The fendering is good. Ship’s gangway used. with the final mooring requirement being 3-2-2 either end.
Loading: Ethylene loaded at 200 tonnes/hr. Liquid and vapour arms are Cargo Operations: This vessel loaded a cargo of Sahara Blend crude oil.
8 in. 150 ASA. The loading rate averaged 6,000 cu.m./hr. Loading is through 2␺16 in.
Vapour return to flare by way of shore compressor. chicksans. There were no stoppages. The vessel is required to maintain a
The surveyors were helpful and documentation carried out quickly. watch on VHF Channel 11.
Vessel stays alongside to cool to – 100␥C. Cargo Documentation: The time taken to prepare cargo documentation
Loading temperature – 99␥C. was approximately 2.5 hours. The ship/shore difference was minimal. All the
Medical: Doctor and dentist available. Only emergencies handled on documents presented appeared to be correct.
Tuesdays and Fridays. Density: 1025.
Fresh Water: Available at berth or from barge. Limited quantities available Facilities: There are no facilities available.
by tug (100 tons). Shore Leave: Shore leave is not allowed. For emergencies, medical care
Fuel: All grades available in harbour by barge. Also available at anchorage is available, but the patient must be accompanied by an armed police officer.
in good weather. Additional Note: Port Methanier and Skikda are jointly administered. Dry
Repatriation: There are direct flights to Paris and Marseilles from cargo vessels mainly berth at Skikda, although some tankers still call at this
Constantine 100 km. and Annaba 130 km. distant. Outward flights from port. The maximum size of vessel permitted into Skikda is 50,000 d.w.t.
Algiers. AGENCY: General Cargo Ships: GEMA, Port of Skikda. Tel: +213 (81)
Holidays: Moslem holiday is Friday. 755751, 755754. Fax: +213 (81) 757682. Telex: 87815, 87077.
Stores: Choice is limited and prices are high. Agent requires prior notice of Tankers: SNTM/HYPROC, Port of Skikda. Tel: +213 (81) 759202, 753725.
vessel’s requirements. Fax: +213 (81) 756568. Telex: 87091, 87973.
Approximate costs (per kilo in 1987): frozen meat US$ 32, potatoes US$ 2, AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire de Skikda, PO Box 65, Avenue
tomatoes US$ 3, apples (eating) US$ 7. Reski Rahal, Skikda, Algeria. Tel: +213 (81) 756827. FAX: +213 (81)
Developments: In the near future the deep channel between the 20 m. 752015. Telex: 87840, 87913. Contact: Harbour Master (Tel: +213 (81)
contour and Berth No. P2 is to be dredged to 18.0 m. CD. 751339. Fax: +213 (81) 752970. Telex: 87907 Caski).
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: September 2000. Central Tower Watch: Tel: +213 (81) 755148, 752553.
Vessel: Oil tanker, 97,000 d.w.t., LOA 232 m. Telex: 87907 Caski.
Cargo: Sahara Blend Crude Oil.
Berth: Port Methanier – P3.
Documents: The following documents are required by the various port
authorities, but the number required varies: TENES: 36␥ 31' N 001␥ 19' E
Arms/Ammunition List
Bonded Stores List OVERVIEW: A general cargo port which consists of a harbour with two
Crew Currency Declaration jetties and a separate breakwater. Main entrance from the west. Cargoes
Crew Effects Declaration handled include breakbulk, solid, liquid, containers, cement, grain, china clay
Crew List and general.
Last Port Clearance
Maritime Declaration of Health LOCATION: On the NW coast of Algeria, 200 km. west of Algiers.
Narcotics List CHARTS: BA Charts No. 178, 1909 and 2717.
Passenger List Nautical Publications: Mediterranean Pilot Vol. 1.
Ship’s Currency Declaration DOCUMENTS: Required at berth:
Ship’s Particulars List Bills of Lading
Ship’s Stores List Cargo Manifest
Vaccination List. Cargo Plan
Once berthed alongside, the vessel was boarded by Customs, Crew Effects Declaration
Immigration/Police, Port Health, Agents (SNTM in this case) and Loading Crew List
Master. The Agent proved to be helpful and the authorities reasonable. Dangerous Cargo Manifest
One policeman remains on board or on the jetty throughout the time the Garbage Book and Last Garbage Certificate
vessel is alongside maintaining the vessel’s security. Maritime Declaration of Health
Our vessel was able to obtain a Derat Exemption Certificate at the port. Oil Record Book
A senior coastguard officer attended the vessel for a Port State Inspection Passenger List
under the aegis of the ‘‘Mediterranean States Memorandum’’. Vessel’s Certificates.
Coast Guard Regulations: The Algerian Coast Guard boarded our vessel ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
whilst at anchor. They were courteous and undemanding of gratuities. They
sealed the Bonded Store carefully checking the tobacco and spirits stocks MAX. SIZE: LOA 128 m., draft 7.2 m.
only. Largest Vessel: Cargo vessel ‘‘Salvia Star’’, 7,659 n.t.
Charts: BA Chart No. 855. APPROACHES: Entry can be effected at both ends of the detached
Arrival: Until the vessel entered VHF range, communications with the port breakwater. However, it is advisable to use the west entrance as the east
proved difficult. The many telexes we sent proved undeliverable, or if entrance is suitable for small craft only.
delivered, no reply was received. The west and main entrances for foreign-going vessels 140 m. wide.
Our vessel had only 24 hours’ prior notice of the fact that we were going The length of the west entrance is 180 m., the length of the east entrance
to load at Skikda/Port Methanier. Consequently, no telexes were successfully is 130 m.
transmitted to any Algerian address until after the vessel had arrived. PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels more than 100 n.t.
Although our vessel arrived prior to the commencement of our lay-day period, Also see ‘‘VHF’’.
and tendered Notice of Readiness on the first lay-day, we were kept at anchor ANCHORAGES: The roadstead at Tenes is exposed from between west
for another two days. and north and the sea breaks at a considerable distance offshore. The
Anchorage: We anchored within the anchorage marked on BA Chart anchorage is exposed to NNW’ly winds and has a sandy/muddy bottom.
No. 855, 1.2 nautical miles NW of the breakwater. The anchorage proved During the summer, the anchorage is located approximately 1.5 miles north
satisfactory, having let out 8 shackles of cable in 40.0 m. of water. The wind of the harbour in a depth of 14.6 – 16.0 m.
was a strong 30+ knots blowing from NW with a moderate sea. During the winter, vessels are recommended to anchor in a NW’ly direction
We were then instructed to switch to VHF Channel 17 to transmit the in relation to the port.
vessel’s particulars. Vessels intending to stay for any length of time usually moor as land and
The vessel’s Master chose the anchorage. sea breezes prevail and when swinging to a single anchor, it is likely to
Pilotage: The Pilot boarded in the designated position shown on BA Chart become fouled.
No. 855 using the combination ladder method. The pilot boat appeared to be Vessels anchored in the harbour should be ready to let go a second anchor
a modern purpose-built craft with a black hull and white topsides. and veer out more cable on the first anchorage at first as heavy squalls
On departure, the Pilot disembarked just as the vessel reached the sometimes descend from the mountains during easterly winds.
breakwater. The Pilots were competent. Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.

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PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Requests for information regarding Restrictions: Entry and berthing within the port only during the daytime
berthing and cargo operations will be answered by the ship’s Agent. Vessels (approximately 0700 – 1900 hrs.). The port is closed to vessels when the wind
should forward their ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels is Force 5 and above.
approaching the anchorage should contact the Port Authority via VHF Also see ‘‘Approaches’’.
Channels 16, 14 or 12, giving their position and confirming the vessel’s details VHF: Harbour Master’s office listens on Channel 16 and operates on
including the length, width, draft, tonnage, last port, flag, etc. Channel 14, throughout 24 hours. Our vessel reported to the Harbour
ISPS: Vessels are required to forward a copy of ISSC at least 24 hours prior Master’s Office, 10 n.m. and again when 2 n.m. from the port.
to arrival. Tugs: One tug of low power available. The tug approached our vessel at
VHF: Port listens on Channel 16 and operates on Channels 14 or 12. Tenes the same time as the pilot boat. Tug’s line used for berthing, being made
Radio operates throughout 24 hours. fast through the forward central fairlead.
Pilots listen on Channel 16 and work on Channel 14. Berthing: Mooring Operations: Our vessel on entering the harbour altered
TUGS: Compulsory for vessels more than 1,500 n.r.t. There are two tugs course to 090␥(T), then letting go the starboard anchor, and turned prior to
(1,500 h.p. and 750 h.p.). berthing, berthing port side alongside. Depth at the berth is 7.2 m. (in close
BERTHS: Vessels with low powered main engines may be required to use proximity to the berths, there are depths as shallow as 1.5 – 2.0 m.). The
their starboard anchor for turning prior to berthing. seabed is soft mud.
The north and SW jetties consist of four berths. An isolated breakwater Mooring line tie-up was 3-0-1 fore and aft.
between the heads has a quay length of 420 m. with a depth of 5.0 – 7.2 m. Fenders: The fenders are in good condition.
alongside. Cargo Handling Facilities: Our vessel discharged bulk wheat. Two
stevedoring gangs with two pumping (extractors) machines (one more
BULK FACILITIES: Bulk wheat is discharged using new VIGAN efficient than the other) discharged the cargo. The second machine, more
extractors (2003) and handling equipment.
manoeuvrable than the first, was loaded onto the ship’s deck for the
Discharge Rate: 1,800 tons per two shifts with three gangs working discharge. Shore personnel cleaned and washed down the ship’s holds on
throughout. There is a monitoring system ashore to monitor the amount of completion of each hold.
cargo discharged. Discharge Rate: The combined discharge rate for the two machines was
CRANES: 2␺40 – 90 ton cranes. 1,000 – 1,200 tonnes/day.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 13␺3 – 20 ton forklifts; 4 grabs Draft Survey: A draft survey was carried out. The receivers/port officials
and 2 hoppers (floor openings) for solid bulks; vacuators (pumps) for bulk accepted the Bills of Lading as per normal port practice.
wheat; Mafi tractor; grabs for scrap (loading operations). Stevedores: Working Hours: 0700 – 1900.
Storage: Warehouse 2,000 sq.m. and open storage area 75,000 sq.m. Fresh Water: Available. Our vessel took 10 tonnes a few hours prior to
STEVEDORES: The number of gangs to work the ship should be departure.
requested by the receivers or ship’s Agent prior to arrival. Gangway/Deck Watchmen: Port regulations require that one crew
Working Hours: Stevedores can work throughout 24 hours, seven days a member must be on duty near the gangway at all times. The ship’s gangway
week, but this is subject to a request by the receivers or ship’s Agent prior was landed on the quay and had to be secured onboard by 2100 hrs.
to arrival. Normally 0700 – 1900. From 1900 on overtime. The port is well guarded with two port security personnel on duty near the
BALLAST: Ballast water may not be discharged within the port limits. vessel at all times. Crew members are prohibited from leaving the port, but
walking on the quay alongside the ship did not present any problems.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Facilities available
Customs Allowances: During our stay, Customs sealed only wine, spirits
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Facilities available. and cigarettes in the Bonded Store. Soft drinks and beer were available for
MEDICAL: Facilities available at Tenes Hospital. crew members’ consumption.
FRESH WATER: Available. Shore Leave: Not permitted. Also see ‘‘Gangway/Deck Watchmen’’.
FUEL: Available. AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire de Tenes, Port de Tenes, Tenes,
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Valencia’’. Algeria. Tel: +213 (27) 767276, 766196, 766988. FAX: +213 (27) 766177.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Coast Guard (24 hours). Contact: Harbour Master.
Tel: +213 (3) 767515.
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Algiers’’.
WEATHER/TIDES: Winds: Prevailing winds NNW’ly. Caution is
necessary when entering the harbour by the west entrance during strong NW
winds to avoid being set down on the SW jetty in heavy weather. Entry is
dangerous and entry/departure manoeuvres are postponed until weather
conditions become favourable.
Navigation Aids: Lights are exhibited form both ends of the detached
breakwater and from the heads of both jetties.
A direction light is exhibited approximately 0.1 n.m. NE of the root of the
north jetty.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Chlef Domestic Airport, 50 km. Algiers
International Airport, 200 km.
SHORE LEAVE: Crew members may go ashore once the vessel is
cleared by Immigration and permission has been granted.
DEVELOPMENTS: A commercial quay, length 300 m., is under
construction at the south part of the port and a Ro-Ro facility is also planned.
The construction of warehouses within the port area and further open storage
is also planned for the south part of the harbour.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: April 2001 (Updated 2004).
Cargo: Discharge of bulk wheat.
Documents: Our vessel sent the pre-arrival information via telex to the ship’s
Agent prior to vessel’s arrival, but did not receive an acknowledgment telex
in return.
The following were required for the ship’s clearance inwards:
2 Arms/Ammunition Lists
5 Bills of Lading
2 Crew Effects Declarations
13 Crew Lists
2 General Declarations
5 Manifests
2 Maritime Health Declarations
2 Narcotics Lists
2 Passenger Lists
1 Ship’s Currency Declaration
2 Stores Lists
5 Stowage Plans
2 Stowaway Lists
3 Vaccination Lists.
Port Officials boarded the vessel when the vessel had berthed alongside.
The Official party consisted of the Immigration and Customs officers, Sanitary
officer, ship’s Agent, Harbour Master, cargo receivers and Coast Guard
officers (2 – 3 persons from each department). Our vessel was then visited
every day by 2 – 5 port officials.
The vessel’s clearance inwards progressed smoothly. Normal gratuities
were given.
Approaches: The port has two entrances, but the SW entrance is used for
fishing vessels only. The entrance is approximately 100 – 115 m. wide.
Our vessel approached the port from the NW. Due to the width of the
entrance, passing between the breakwaters was not straightforward. If the
wind speed is Force 5 or more, vessels with low powered main engines are
not recommended to transit the entrance.
Also see ‘‘Restrictions’’.
Pilotage: The Pilot boarded approximately 5 cables off the port.
In good weather, the Pilot normally boards vessels 0.34 – 0.5 nautical miles
from the entrance. The pilot boat is small with a black hull.

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