MOROCCO

SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: November 1979.

Morocco Documents:
3 Crew’s Personal Effects.
6 Crew Lists.
GENERAL: (See Plan) 3 Stores Lists.
3 Vaccination Lists.
GEO-POLITICAL: Anchorage: Vessel anchored 0.5 miles South of breakwater.
Capital City: Rabat. Pilotage: Compulsory. Pilot boards 0.5 miles S.W. of the outer buoy.
Nationality: Moroccan. 1 hour’s notice required.
Population: 30,000,000. Restrictions: Vessel can enter and sail during hours of darkness and at
COMMUNICATIONS: any stage of the tide.
International Direct Dial Code: 212. Max. Size: Max. LOA 600 ft. (approx.) and max. draft. 26 ft. (approx.).
Number of Internal Airports: 26. Size of vessel limited by the swinging room.
Major Languages Spoken: Arabic, French, Spanish. Radio: Agadir Radio.
ECONOMY: VHF: Pilot and Port Authority on Channel 16.
Currency: 1 Moroccan Dirham (MAD) of 100 Centimes. Tugs: Two available.
Exchange: (as of July 2002) Berthing: Vessel berthed at No. 8 berth on the South mole which is about
US$ 1.00 ␦ MAD 10.69 7 cables from the harbour entrance. Max. LOA approximately 600 ft. and
MAD 1.00 ␦ US$ 0.09 max. draft approximately 26 ft. Least depth of water in channel from sea
Main Industries: Phosphate rock mining and processing; food to berth is approximately 30 ft. The bottom at the berth is sand and mud
processing; leather goods; textiles; construction and tourism. and the density is 1025.
ENVIRONMENT: There are no special bulk handling facilities. There are 10 cranes with
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m. safe working load of 10 tonnes. Ro/Ro facilities available, no floating
Other Maritime Claims: Contiguous Zone: 24 n.m. cranes. There is ample equipment for handling palletised cargoes also
Continental Shelf: 200 n.m. Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 n.m. storage space for palletised and break bulk cargoes. Containers are
Coastline Extent: 1,835 km. handled by ship’s gear and storage space for containers is limited.
Climate: Mediterranean becoming more extreme in the interior. Facilities: The following are available: Fresh water (poor quality), fresh
Natural Resources: Phosphates; iron ore; manganese; lead; zinc; fish provisions, small repairs, there is a small machine shop, airport, Lloyd’s
and salt. Surveyor and laundry service.
Average Temperatures:
Month High Low AUTHORITY: Ministry of Equipment, Agadir Port Directorate, Agadir,
January 17␥ C 9␥ C Morocco. Contact: M. Abdelali, Port Director.
June 27␥ C 11␥ C
September 26␥ C 16␥ C
AL HOCEIMA: 35.15 N. 03.55 W. (See Plan)
AGADIR: 30.25 N. 09.38 W. (See Plan) DOCUMENTS:
5 Crew Lists.
DOCUMENTS: 5 Passenger Lists.
Health Declaration. 5 Stowaway Lists.
4 Cargo Manifests. Also see ‘‘Port Nador’’.
6 Stores Lists. PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot boards 0.5 miles from breakwater in
6 Crew Lists. daylight only. Pilot can be contacted on VHF Channels 16/14.
6 Passenger Lists. BERTHING:
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot boards at port entrance. International Berth Length Depth
code signals used. Pilot on VHF Channel 16, day and night. (m.) (m.)
ANCHORAGES: Good anchorage in open roadstead. Commercial Quay 100 6.0
MAX. SIZE: Up to 29 ft. draft. Max. LOA 160 m., however vessel with Fishing Quay 47 5.0
LOA 190 m. has been accepted. CRANES: 1␺5 tons capacity and 1␺13 tons capacity. 1␺4 ton forklift
HEALTH: Pratique given immediately after berthing when port doctor available.
boards. STEVEDORES: Working Hours: 0800 hrs. – 1200 hrs. and 1430 hrs. –
TUGS: 3 tugs available, 1␺350 h.p., 1␺1,275 h.p., 1␺1,500 h.p. 1830 hrs.
BERTHING: AIRPORT: International airport 10 km.
No. of GARBAGE DISPOSAL: No facilities.
Berths Length Depth Remarks WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: No facilities.
(m.) (m.) AUTHORITY: ODEP, Al Hoceima Port, Al Hoceima, Morocco.
4 150 9.0 — Tel: ␣212 (9) 983374, 984043. FAX: ␣212 (9) 983047. Contact: Port
1 110 7.0 Ro/Ro. Director.
3 100 6.0 Oil tankers and butane carriers.
1 — 6.0 Used by Moroccan tankers only.
1 120 5.0 Equipped with fish pumps. CASABLANCA: 33.36 N. 07.37 W. (See Plan)
CRANES: One Titan crane of 40 tons capacity.
STEVEDORES: PORT LIMITS: Vessels considered as ‘‘arrived’’ when passing
Working Hours: 0700 – 1200 hrs., 1400 – 1800 hrs. , 2000 – 0600 hrs. Buoy CA 1, in position Lat. 33␥ 37' 05" N., Long. 7␥ 35' 02" W.
(With 24 hours’ notice of ETA). DOCUMENTS:
New times to be introduced but date not fixed: 0700 – 1500 hrs. and Certificate of Registration.
Cargo Manifests.
1500 – 2300 hrs.
Stores List.
MEDICAL: Doctor and hospital facilities available. Crew Lists.
FRESH WATER: Available from pipeline at berths. Passenger Lists.
FUEL: Fuel and gas oil available from pipelines at berths. Customs Declaration.
CONSULS: Bill of Health.
Tel. Tel. Ship’s Entry Declaration.
Belgium 217 00 Norway 238 40 International Tonnage Certificate.
France 228 29 Spain 221 26 All Stores Lists must be completed prior to arrival. If any errors found,
Italy 226 66 U.K. 209 05 (Casablanca) vessel is heavily fined.
REPAIRS: Small machinery (up to 500 h.p.) and electronic repairs can PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all merchant vessels of 100 tons and over,
be effected. in the area between the meridians 7␥ 37' 10" W. (the foot of Jetee Moulay
GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available but not compulsory. Youssef) and 7␥ 33' 50" W. (Table d’Oukacha) and South of the parallel
OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Performed by stevedores. 33␥ 37' 4" N. Pilotage is available day and night. The Pilot meets vessel
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Crew allowed normal daily consumption of at the CA5 buoy.
tobacco, wine and spirits. A red flag displayed at the signal station by day indicates that the Pilot
TIME: GMT. No changes. cannot come out, on account of the sea, but vessels may enter the port
HOLIDAYS: Fete du Trone, (Throne holiday); 3rd March; Fete du Travail at their own risk, and the Pilot will await them under the shelter of Jetee
(Labour Day); 1st May; Al Massira Al Khadra, 6th November; Fete de Moulay Youssef. Should bad weather prevent the Pilot from coming out,
l’Independance (Independence Day) 18th November; Aid El-Fitr, a vessel should not attempt to enter the harbour at night. The Master
(1st and 2nd Chaoual); 1st January; Aid Adha (10 et 11 Hija); Le Premier may contact the Pilot station for port radar service by VHF Channel 12.
Moharrem (The first Moharrem) and Aid Maouloud Annabaoui (12 et ANCHORAGES: The anchorage outside Casablanca Harbour is partially
13 Rebia I). protected from winds between South and West but a Westerly swell
Note: Chaoual, Hija and Rebia are months in the Muslim calendar. finds its way into the bay. With a heavy Westerly or Northwesterly swell
The following days are movable feasts governed by the Arabian the anchorage becomes dangerous.
Calendar – 1/2 Choual, 10/11 Diahijja, 1 Moharram, 1/13 Rabia I. The holding ground in most places outside the harbour is poor, but a
Work may be arranged on all holidays. berth with good holding ground may be obtained in a depth of 13 fathoms
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 19, Fire/Ambulance 15, North of Jetee Moulay Youssef. There are numerous anchorage berths
Hospital 224 77, Port Police 223 49. in the harbour, some at mooring buoys, in depths up to 12.8 m. (42 ft.).
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. MAX. SIZE: Max. length permissible, about 884 ft.; max. breadth
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required. permissible, about 105 ft.; max. draft permissible, about 32 ft.; but
DEVELOPMENTS: New port of Anza under construction in position normally 30 ft. for berthing alongside. Tankers: Up to 37 ft. draft.
Lat. 30␥ 26' N., Long. 09␥ 35' W. Facilities will include 3,500 m. of quays, HEALTH: Masters must fill in the Declaration of Health and display the
a Ro/Ro terminal and ship repair facilities. Depths alongside ‘‘Q’’ flag, to obtain Pratique. In the event of any suspected disease or
10.5 m. – 15.0 m. fever on board, Masters have to warn their Agent before the ship’s arrival.

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VHF: East Container Terminal: The container terminal is situated to the East
Pilot: Channel 12. of the Phosphate Jetty, in the Eastern part of the port.
Port: Channels 16, 12 and 14 for Harbour Master and 12 and 14. Also see ‘‘Developments’’.
Harbour Manager: Channel 12. Total Area: 45 hectares.
Tugs: Channel 12. Storage Capacity: 5,000 TEU at two high.
VTS: Vessel’s arrival information should be sent to VTS Control prior to Total Quay Length: 380 m., depth 12.0 m.
arrival. Telex: 21749, 21992, 46428 and 46413. Fax: 02.31.35.01, 3 berths are reserved for the container traffic.
02.31.70.43. 1 floating pontoon for Ro-Ro cargo with a maximum load of 100 tons.
TUGS: There are 5 tugs of 1,500 – 3,000 h.p. 3 of them are sea-going
tugs fitted with modern salvage apparatus. Normally tugs join the vessel Grain Terminal: The Grain Terminal is located on the West side of the
at port entrance. To call them, 4 long blasts and 1 short for 1 tug, 4 long Commerical Pier. The terminal has a quay length of 250 m. and a depth
blasts and 2 short for 2 tugs, etc. Ship’s lines are mostly used. of 9.5 m.
BERTHING: To arrange berth, ETA message should be given 24 hours Capacity:
before the ship’s arrival. 2 vertical silos of 30,000 tons storage capacity.
Mooring: When making fast to the jetty by the stern, the anchor should 1 flat storage of 10,000 tons capacity.
be let go at a sufficient distance from the jetty to allow for a good scope Equipment:
of hawsers. 3 gantries of 200 t.p.h. capacity each, reserved for import cargo.
Vessels are recommended to secure with special 10 in. coir hawser 2 gantries of 200 t.p.h. capacity each, reserved for export cargo.
tailed with wire. It is recommended to moor head to the swell, but in bad Ro-Ro Terminal: The Ro-Ro facilities are located in the area of Berth
weather a vessel should be ready to leave at short notice. A1, A2, A3 and A4 with 140 m. quay and depth 8.0 m.
Total Berth A5 is the new container terminal: 1 floating pontoon of 100 tons
Pier/Jetty Berth Length Depth Use
No. (m.) (m.) capacity. Quay length 160 m., depth 12.0 m.
Moulay P3 120 11.00 Waiting Berth. 2 Floating pontoons of 100 tons capacity.
Youssef Jetty 2 Floating pontoons for Ro-Ro cargo with a maximum load of
Tarik Pier T2 120 7.50 Containers. 30 tonnes.
10 – 11
12 – 13 冎 380 8.20
Containers/Ro-Ro.
Containers.
1 freight station covering 22,500 sq.m.
Stuffing and unstuffing sheds and a parking area for TIR trailers.
A1 150 8.20 Containers/Ro-Ro. Cold Storage: Two refrigerated warehouses on the Citrus Pier of
A2 – A3 150 8.20 Ro-Ro.
Commercial 20 – 24 572 9.15 Cereals, General Cargo, 8,500 sq.m.
Pier Sugar. First warehouse is reserved for fruits, vegetables and any perishable
T3 – T4 220 10.20 General Cargo, Sugar, produce, area 3,000 sq.m.
Cereals, Passengers, Second warehouse is intended for citrus and early vegetables, area
Lightering. 5,500 sq.m.
30 – 34
35 – 36 冎 820 9.15 Various. STEVEDORES: There are 13 stevedoring companies. Normal working
R2 120 7.15 Various. days are in two shifts (from 0700 to 1500 hrs. and 1500 to 2300 hrs.).
Citrus Products 40 – 44 568 8.50 General Cargo, Fruit, including Ship’s Agents arrange gangs in connection with stevedores. Two daily
Berth citrus products. orders (at 1100 hrs. and 1600 hrs.) are made to fix the number of gangs.
T5 – T6 220 9.15 Citrus products. MEDICAL: It is necessary for Agent to receive advance notice of required
50 – 55 700 9.15 Citrus products, General medical attention. Hospital facilities available.
Cargo, Sugar in bulk.
R4 – R5 220 7.50 Iron Scrap. TANKERS: There are 4 tanker berths, (a) Berth P3 for Import and Export
Phosphate 60 – 63 480 9.75* Cereal, Iron, Ore, Coal. of white products, max. permitted draft 37 ft. and 60,000 d.w.t. (b) Three
Jetty 64 – 66 575 10.0-12.0 Phosphates. berths for Import and Export of black products. These berths (No. 60,
T7 125 9.0-12.0 Phosphates. 61 and 62) are situated inside the harbour, vessel’s draft should not
East Container 70 – 72 380 12.00 Containers. exceed 30 ft. Security tug necessary when handling certain petroleum
Terminal 380 12.00 Ro-Ro (Berth A5). products.
* Max. draft reported by the Port Authority July 2000.
CRANES: Report: December 1982: Vessel with LOA 237 m. (77,000 d.w.t.) berthed
Dock Cranes: 9␺10 tons at No. P 3 and parted 11 mooring lines. For this reason owners believe
2␺15 tons the berth is unsafe for a vessel of this size with a swell running.
1␺25 tons FRESH WATER: Numerous feeders along berths. Also delivery by
28␺ 6 tons barges is possible.
Mobile Cranes: 9␺ 6 tons
3␺100 tons FUEL: All grades available. Ex-wharf or by barge.
Mounted Cranes: 3␺ 6 tons FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Two firemen remain on board tankers while
5␺10 tons vessel berthed alongside. One fireman is required for other vessels
Gantry Cranes: 1␺19 tons carrying dangerous cargo.
1␺14 tons
3␺40 tons CONSULS: The following countries are represented by consuls in
Floating Crane: 1␺50 tons, with 120 tons load capacity. Casablanca:
Forklifts: 168␺ 2 – 44 tons Algeria Germany Portugal
Tractors: 94␺25 tons Argentina Greece Spain
22␺60 tons Austria Haiti Sweden
Grabs 32␺ 2 – 5 tons Belgium Italy U.K.
13␺ 6 tons Brazil Netherlands U.S.A.
Straddle Carriers: 15␺30 – 35 tons Denmark Norway Yugoslavia
BULK CARGO FACILITIES: Finland Panama
Phosphate Terminal: 4 berths (64-65-66 and T7) located at the France Poland
transversal jetty with a quay length of over 630 m. and depth up to REPAIRS: Only small repairs and dry docking works are carried out.
11.0 m.
Handling equipment: DRY DOCKS: One large dry dock, 152 m. long and 22 m. wide (lifting
2 conveyors of 2,500 t.p.h. for discharging railway wagons. power 10,000 tons). Three slips for ships up to 700 tons.
2 conveyors of 1,250 t.p.h. connecting the stockpile to the quays. GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: It is necessary to have watchmen on
4 conveyors of 1,250 t.p.h. for loading purposes. board. They are hired by the ship’s Agent.
2 gantry cranes of 650 t.p.h. at Berth T7.
The storage capacity is 420,000 tons. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: This work is normally carried out by
Iron Ore and Coal Terminal: 4 berths (60 to 63) with a quay length of stevedores.
500 m. CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes are permitted for each crew
Handling equipment: member to be held out of bond.
1 crane of 16 tons.
1 crane of 14 tons. REPATRIATION: Facilities exist for effecting crew change and arranging
Storage area of 25,000 sq.m. any necessary repatriation.
SPECIALISED CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: AIRPORT: Distance from city – 30 km. International connections.
Container Terminal: The container terminal was built in 1972 and is TIME: GMT. No changes.
situated on the Tarik Pier in the West side of the port.
Total area: 18 hectares divided into 8 zones. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police, 2210-74 or 19; Ambulance, 15;
Total quay length 790 m. Fire, 15.
6 berths are reserved for the container traffic. TELEPHONES: Only arrangements for placing telephones on board
Depth 8.0 m. – 9.5 m. passenger ships are possible.
Storage capacity: The storage area covers 82,000 sq.m. This allows a
minimum storage capacity of 5,000 T.E.U.’s at two high. SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are allowed ashore.
Equipment: IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Needed.
2 mobile cranes on rails of 25 tons.
1 gantry crane of 45 tons. DEVELOPMENTS: East Container Terminal: There is a further
1 mobile crane of 100 tons. extension of 220 m. with depth 12.0 m. due for completion in 2002.
2 mobile telescopic cranes for empty containers. AUTHORITY: Office d’ Exploitation des Ports, 2 Bd. des Almohades,
15 straddle carriers. Casablanca, Morocco. Tel: 212.231.71.11. Telex: 46413.
5 forklift trucks. FAX: 212.231.57.21. Cables: QOEF/DEPC. Contact: Fatara
30 trailers. Lemssoubuer, Harbour Master.
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DAKHLA: 23.40 N. 15.57 W. (See Plan) CRANES: 2 electric cranes and 2 diesel cranes available.
MEDICAL: Hospital facilities available. Vaccinations can be arranged.
The new port of Dakhla is 5 km. S.W. of the former port of Villa Cisneros FRESH WATER: Available at the quay.
and 5 km. North of Punta La Sarga. The port is protected by a 540 m. FUEL: Can be supplied subject to 24 hours’ notice.
breakwater and provides facilities for deep sea fishing vessels and the CONSULS: The only consular representatives are those of France and
export of processed fish by coastal vessels. Portugal.
The former port is now used by naval vessels and small coastal fishing REPAIRS: Small repairs can be done on board, or parts sent to
vessels up to 5.5 m. draft. Casablanca. One small dry dock reserved for Port Authority vessels and
DOCUMENTS: fishing boats.
Health Declaration. GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Recommended to employ watchmen.
Cargo Manifest. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Work performed by ship’s crew.
Crew List. REPATRIATION: Can be arranged via Casablanca.
Passenger List. AIRPORT: Nearest commercial airport is at Casablanca.
Ship’s Stores List. TIME: GMT. No changes.
The following documents must be available for inspection: HOLIDAYS: Sundays and holidays, except for National holidays, can
Oil Transfer Record Book. be worked on payment of overtime.
International Safety Management Certificate. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police, Tel: 19; Ambulance, Tel: 15;
Safety Equipment Certificate. Fire, Tel: 15.
Radio Safety Equipment. TELEPHONES: Cannot be connected to vessel, but telephone situated
International Load Line Certificate. on the quay.
Ship’s Safety Construction Certificate. AUTHORITY: Arrondissement de L’Equipment et de la Promotion
International Tonnage Certificate. Nationale.
Foreign Vessels: Crew List, Health Pratique, Passenger List, Cargo
Manifest, Safety Equipment Certificate, Radio Safety Certificate and
Seaworthiness Certificate. JORF LASFAR: 33.08 N. 08.38 W. (See Plan)
PILOTAGE: Pilot is necessary to cross the bar and for river navigation.
Pilot joins at anchorage. Pilotage compulsory for all vessels over APPROACHES: Safe depths in approaches. The 50 m. line is situated
100 g.r.t. Contact Pilot by VHF Channels 16 and 12, 1 hour either side 3 nautical miles from breakwater and the depth in the entrance is 20.0 m.
of HW. PILOTAGE: Pilot station at Jorf Lasfar Port. Pilotage compulsory at all
ANCHORAGES: Vessels loading transhipment cargo anchor in position times except for vessels under 100 g.r.t. Pilots are available day and
with Punta Galera Light bearing 030␥(T), 1.2 miles off. The prevailing night. There is no special arrangements. Pilot works under orders from
winds blow mostly from the North up to Force 3 with a long low swell the Port Authority. Tel: (03) 34-50-13. VHF: Channels 12 and 16.
mostly from a Northwesterly direction. ANCHORAGES: Safe anchorage 1.0 nautical miles North of jetty head.
In the harbour, the prevailing winds are N.E.’ly, 7 – 20 knots. Max. permissible draft varies from 14.00 m. to 16.00 m.
MAX. SIZE: Length 150 m., draft 6.5 m. Max. draft subject to RESTRICTIONS: There are no restrictions relating to movements. All
confirmation with the Harbour Master. ships can enter and leave port day and night, except ships carrying
HEALTH: Masters are required to complete Health Declaration dangerous cargo.
confirming vessel has not visited any infected ports. VHF: Jorf Lasfar Port Control is under the control of the Port Authority.
RADIO: Send ETA to Harbour Master’s office 24 hours and 2 hours prior VHF Channels are 12, 14 and 16.
to arrival at anchorage area. Tel: ␣212 (48) 897104/76. Fax: ␣212 (48) Vessels are to send ETA 24 hours prior to arrival, directly to Harbour
930999. Master at Port Office. Telex: 78996M. Tel: (03) 34-54-20.
Message must include ship’s name, call sign and MMSI number, LOA, TUGS: Four tugs are always available at Jorf Lasfar, ready for
manoeuvering at any time (24 hours).
g.r.t. and max. arrival draft, last port of call, next port of call (after Dakhla),
‘‘Aziz’’ 3,000 h.p. (Voigt Schneider),
Agent, description of cargo on board and details of ballast on board. ‘‘Said’’ 2,800 h.p.,
TUGS: 1␺576 h.p. available. ‘‘Amir’’ 1,800 h.p.,
BERTHING: ‘‘Merzouk’’ 1,600 h.p.
Quay: 450 m. in length, depth 6.0 m., deep sea fishing vessels. The tug companies are SCRA (Societe Cherifienne de Remorqueurs).
Quay: 145 m. in length, depth 6.0 m., coastal fishing vessels. Tel: (02) 31-77-59. Contact Mr. Lachheb Aziz.
Quay: 300 m. in length, depth 8.0 m., cargo vessels. Offshore Maroc. Tel: (02) 27-21-77. Contact Mr. Rami Larbi.
The quays may be extended as demand increases. BERTHING:
The port has 70 hectares of industrial units for fish processing and Berth Depth Length Max. LOA
plans to increase this to 270 hectares. No. (m.) (m.) (m.)
CRANES: 1␺35 tons for containers, 2␺6 tons for loading/unloading fish 1 15.60 300 300
products. 2 12.50 180 225
Port is geared to handle fish products, including forklifts and 3 12.50 180 225
tractor/trailers. 4 12.00 180 225
STEVEDORES: Employed by Port Authority and engaged by ship’s 5 11.50 180 225
Agent. 6 11.50 45 225
MEDICAL: Hospital available for any kind of medical attention; doctors 7 11.50 45 225
and ambulance service available. 8 15.60 60 250
TANKERS: Moor at Jetty No. 2. Pipelines 4 in. diameter. 9 12.70 60 235
FRESH WATER: Available from 9␺65 mm. and 4␺100 mm. hydrants. Q.C (10) 9.00 200 200
FUEL: Contact Agent. Q.T (13) 5.25 120 120
CONSULS: No local representation. Ro/Ro 6.75 150 190
REPAIRS: Only facilities for minor repairs. Q.S (11) 4.00 215 215
OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Opened and closed by crew. Berth No. 1: Berth for loading of phosphate and fertiliser. Two or three
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Crew are allowed to take only sufficient vessels, depending on length, can berth at this terminal.
tobacco ashore for their own consumption. It is not permitted to take Two chutes of 3,000 t.p.h. loaded directly from conveyor, which runs
alcohol ashore. to stockpile 2 km. away.
REPATRIATION: Can be arranged provided that documentation is in Berth No. 2: Reserved for handling fertiliser in bags. In the future the
order. berth will be extended by 300 m. Southward.
AIRPORT: Situated 5 km. from the port. 3 flights per week. Berth No. 3: Reserved for handling coal. In the future the berth will be
TIME: GMT is used all year round. extended by 300 m. Southward.
HOLIDAYS: Mohammedan Holidays: Aid el Queber (2 days); Aid el Berth No. 4: This quay is reserved for discharging sulphur by 2 grabs,
Mulud (1 day); Aid el Seguer (2 days). maximum rate 750 t.p.h. There is a conveyor running to stockpile of
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Station situated 100 m. from the 4,000,000 tons.
quays. Tel: 19. Fire Tel: ␣212 (48) 897473 or 15. Call Harbour Master’s Berth No. 5: See Berth No. 4.
Office on VHF Channels 16, 12 or 11. Berth No. 6: Used for loading phosphoric acid and discharging
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. All personnel must carry a shore pass issued ammoniac by 3 pipelines (1 for ammoniac and 2 for phosphoric acid).
by Immigration Police. Loading capacity 1,800 t.p.h.
AUTHORITY: New Port of Dakhla Port Authority, BP 335, Dakhla, Berth No. 7: Used for loading phosphoric acid. Joined by 3 pipelines to
Morocco. Tel: ␣212 (48) 897104, 897176. FAX: ␣212 (48) 930999. the factory. Loading capacity 1,800 t.p.h.
Contact: Said Asbaai, Port Management Director. Berth No. 8: Special berth for tankers but not presently equipped. At
present, berth is used for the transhipment of grain from the mother ship
to daughter. This operation started in 1986 and is only permitted in
EL JADIDA (Mazagan): 33.15 N. 08.31 W. (See Plan) Summer time.
Berth No. 9: Used for discharging butane by pipeline to Somepi, whose
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Casablanca’’. tanks are situated about 6 km. from the berth.
PILOTAGE: Arranged by Agent, basis vessel’s ETA given in advance. Q.S. – Service Quay: This quay is reserved for tugs, pilot boats and
Pilot boards about 2 miles from the port entrance. dredgers.
ANCHORAGES: About half a mile from head of North jetty in depths of Q.C. – Berth No. 10: Used for handling general cargo. There is one
13 m. to 14 m. Hard rock bottom covered in sand. Holding ground is fair Ro/Ro berth with length 150 m. and depth 6.75 m.
only. Q.T. – Berth No. 13: Used for discharging (cement). Reserved for
RESTRICTIONS: The port comprises an entrance channel 50 m. wide national lines traffic from Agadir to Jorf Lasfar, equipped with pipeline
and an outer harbour area 7 hectares, partially dredged to 3 m. depth to the cement-silo of Simasfi. Stockyard capacity 250,000 tonnes.
to make a waiting basin. In the Southern part of the outer harbour is a CRANES: See ‘‘Bulk Cargo Facilities’’.
quay, called the barge quay, 120 m. long, dredged to 6 m. depth. BULK CARGO FACILITIES:
MAX. SIZE: No limitations for vessels anchoring. For entering harbour, 9 mobile cranes, capacity 6 tons at 25 m.
max. length 80 m., draft 5 m., entering at high water. 10 mobile cranes, capacity 4 tons.
TUGS: Available. Normally join vessel 2 miles from port entrance. 2 chutes for discharging grain, rate 200 t.p.h.

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100 trailers.
2 travelling cranes for sulphur, 1,500 t.p.h.
2 travelling cranes for phosphate 3,000 t.p.h.
6 pipelines for phosphoric acid, 1,800 t.p.h.
1 pipeline for discharging butane, 100 t.p.h.
2 bagging machines for fertiliser.
STEVEDORES: There are 2 stevedoring companies.
ODEP is permitted to handle general cargo, grain, coal and butane.
OCP is the operator for the terminals reserved for handling phosphate,
sulphur, ammoniac, phosphoric acid and fertiliser.
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday 0700 hrs. – 1500 hrs. and 1500 hrs.
– 2300 hrs. (2 shifts per day).
During Ramadan, there are special shifts from 0500 hrs. – 1200 hrs.
and 1200 hrs. – 1800 hrs.
On Sundays and holidays, 2 shifts are available from 0700 hrs. –
1500 hrs. and 1500 hrs. – 2300 hrs. at overtime rates, or compulsory
overtime, depending on port situation.
For bulk handling by OCP (Office Cherifien du Phosphate), 3 shifts
work per day all the week including Sundays and general holidays.
MEDICAL: There are 4 private clinics and 3 hospitals for the general
public at El Jadida, about 20 km. from Jorf Lasfar.
TANKERS: See ‘‘Berthing’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated June 1997.
FRESH WATER: Available in all the quays. Cost: U.S.$ 1.5/ton.
FUEL: Fuel and gas oil available with 48 hours notice to Mory-Shell,
Total or Mobil.
REPAIRS: No facilities available at the port.
If repairs are required, companies from Casablanca or Safi undertake
the work. They will require 24 hours notice from the ship’s Agent.
Two small docks are envisaged for repairing vessels up to 75 m. LOA.
SURVEYORS: Available through the Port Office or Pilot Station. All pilots
are surveyors.
AIRPORT: Mohamed V Airport at Casablanca, distance 120 km.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police, Tel: 34-54-71. If ambulance or fire
service are required, call Port Control on VHF or Tel: (03) 34-54-20.
TELEPHONES: Public telephone box available near Port Office.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: The garbage collection service is compulsory.
Drums are provided on board and received alongside. Collection time
is 1000 hrs. daily. Contact Port Office, Tel: (03) 34-54-20.
WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Not available as yet.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
GENERAL: Provisions: Fresh provisions are available.
Weather: Winds: S.W. and N.W. (Winter) November to March, but it is
rare for work to be suspended.
Tide: Rise and fall of tide in the harbour 2.15 m. – 3.80 m.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: June 1997.
Charts: B.A. Charts No. 862 and 3132.
Approach: Cap Blanc du Nord is conspicuous. Power station chimney
about 1 mile South of port is conspicuous (red bands and red light).
Dique Principale (breakwater) head light Fl.(2) R 10 sec.
The approach buoys on Chart B.A. No. 862 (NTM correction) have
been removed.
Weather: Heavy breaking swells are prevalent December through to
April.
Anchorage: 1.5 miles West of the breakwater in 35 m.
Pilot: 24 hour movements. Pilot comes from Casablanca on daily shift
basis. VHF Channel 12, meant to be guarded 24 hours but seldom is,
reception poor. Telex as listed for Casablanca in ALRS and for Jorf
Lasfar in Guide to Port Entry not operating.
Pilot boards 0.5 miles West of breakwater head from small black
cutter, and in poor weather inside breakwater. This should present no
difficulty as entrance is wide, but looks narrow on B.A. Chart No. 862.
Pilot boat (and tugs) moored at ‘Service Quay’.
Tugs: 4␺2,000 h.p. Ship’s lines used. Generally 2 tugs used, except for
the largest bulk carriers. Tugs join vessel just inside breakwater head.
Channel: Outer channel 210 m. wide and dredged to 16.0 m. up to
Berth No. 1 (Phosphate berth).
Berthing: Vessels are swung to berth head-out.
Moorings are 3-2-2. Moorings run by pilot boat as necessary.
Shore hydraulic gangways at Berths No. 6 and No. 7. They can only
be used if clear deck space, difficult on most chemical and gas carriers
which are main users of the berths.
We used a straight bridle gangway at Berth No. 6.
Density found to be 1022.
Berth No. 6 for refrigerated ammonia discharge has 45 m. of flat face,
with fender length of 150 m.
Berths:
Berth No. 1: Phosphate berth. Length 300 m. Maximum draft 15.0 m.
The remaining berths accept vessel with draft up to 12.0 m.
Berths No. 4 and 5: Sulphur loading.
Berth No. 6: Ammonia discharge and acid loading.
Berth No. 7: Acid loading.
Berths No. 8 and 9: Presently only used for lay-by purposes.
Berth numbers are as per B.A. Chart No. 862.
Vessels berth head-out at all berths.
Good fendering. On Berth No. 6, the fenders are under water but just
visible.
Ammonia: Discharge at Berth No. 6 through Chicksan arm with 10 in.
300 ASA connection. No hot gasing on completion, arm hosed down. It
takes about 60 minutes to disconnect.
Maximum discharge rate 1,000 tonnes/hr. which is normal, although
prone to shore stops.
Pumping distance varies between 1,200 m. with tanks in port area to
1.5 miles for tanks at fertiliser plant inland.
Reported to have 34,000 tonnes refrigerated ammonia capacity, the
fertiliser plant uses about 1,000 tonnes of NH3 per day.
Receivers onboard arrival and departure. They sometimes request the
use of 2 ship’s portable UHF sets, as Terminal’s telephone system
unreliable.
See guidelines on how to compile and submit information to us (page vi).
MOROCCO
Authorities: Numerous. Customs are strict and will not allow handouts
to other officials. We came from Safi (coastwise) and seal remained
intact.
Watchmen and garbage disposal compulsory.
Shore passes required for all crew, curfew at midnight. Passes not
returned.
Papers taken (coastwise from Safi).
8 copies Crew List.
3 copies Crew Manifest (Safi).
1 copy Bond Declaration (Safi).
1 copy Ship’s Stores Declaration (Safi).
2 copies Cargo Manifest.
1 copy Ship’s Particulars.
1 copy Maritime Declaration of Health.
No alcohol restriction onboard. Authorities not interested in currency
declarations, videos, ship’s equipment.
Stowaways a big problem, very good search required before departure
if sailing foreign.
Good English spoken. French used locally.
General: Nearest airport is Casablanca, some 60 miles to North.
Town of Al Jadida about 9 miles to North.
Shore leave allowed.
GSM telephones can be used onboard.
Fresh water available ex-quay.
Trucks/cars not allowed within 200 m. of vessel whilst cargo being
worked.
Time – GMT all year round.
U.S.Dollars remitted from U.K. in 3 working days to Agent’s Bank
Account under Master’s name (Master has to collect). Theoretically, it
can be obtained from bank in Al Jadida, but found no dollar holding so
had to go to head office in Casablanca. Service charge of 3.5% charged
(U.S.Dollars converted into Dirhams then back again to U.S.Dollars), a
costly exercise.
AUTHORITY: Capitainerie du Port de Jorf Lasfar, c/o Direction
Provinciale des Travaux Publics, El Jadida, Morocco. Tel: ␣212 (3)
345420. Telex: 78982. Contact: Captain Med Rabaz, Harbour Master.
Mr.Rochi, Port Director (ODEP). Trami Med, Port Director (T.P.). Farid
Warrak, Governor of El Jadida.
KENITRA: 34.17 N. 06.30 W. (See Plan)
LOCATION: Situated on the left bank of the Oued Sebou, 17 km. from
the Atlantic.
PILOTAGE: Pilotage is compulsory for entering and leaving port.
Vessels must wait outside the port entrance for the tide. It is possible
to enter from 2 hours before until 1 hour after HW during the night, and
from 3 hours before until 2 hours after HW during the day. The Pilot
boards vessels at river mouth. The Pilot will be on station 2 hours before
HW.
On arrival at the Roads or after 0830 hrs., call the Pilotage Department
and advise arrival time at the Roads and draft. Pilotage Department on
VHF Channel 16 and 2182.
RESTRICTIONS: From the mouth of the river up to the port is a dredged
channel. Depths are 4.20 m. during neap tides and 5.40 m. during spring
tides. Height of tide during neap tide is 2.60 m. Height of tide during
spring tide is 3.80 m. The constant is 1.60 m.
During the Winter it is recommended to stay outside the port in strong
squalls. Ships are advised by Kenitra Port Radio of the possibilities for
entering port.
Between November and April there is a total of 6 or 7 individual days
when the port is closed to navigation, due to weather conditions.
Vessels are berthed and unberthed in daytime only at present time.
RADIO: ETA message to Agent to advise vessel’s draft. There is a radio
station at Kenitra for port use only. Watch-keeping hours are only during
HW, on 2182 kHz.
TUGS: Two tugs of 250 h.p. and one of 130 h.p.
BERTHING: The outer port used only by trawlers, and a mooring quay
of 360 m. length belonging to the Royal Moroccan Navy. The length of
main quay is 870 m. and includes 10 berths. In addition to the above
there is a jetty for wine vessels, and a jetty for oil tankers.
FRESH WATER: Supplied alongside the quays.
FUEL: There are supplies of diesel oil, gas oil and petrol in the port.
These products supplied by tanker lorry along the quay.
CONSULS: The Consular representatives at Kenitra are those of
Belgium, France and Portugal.
REPAIRS: There are workshops for small running repairs in the port.
There is a slipway for ships up to 400 tons.
AIRPORT: The nearest commercial airport is that of Rabat-Sale and
there is a small airfield at Kenitra.
TIME: GMT. No changes.
AUTHORITY: Port of Kenitra, B.P.23, Kenitra, Morocco.
Tel: 07371345 (Port Director), 07372158 (Port Captain). Telex: 92019.
FAX: 07371345 (Port Director), 07372159 (Port Captain).
Contact: M. Teffal, Port Director. A. Morhal, Port Captain.
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LAAYOUNE (El Aaiun): 27.04 N. 13.28 W.
LOCATION: Lighthouse at phosphate terminal in Lat. 27␥ 03' 55" N.,
Long. 13␥ 27' 45" W.
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Casablanca’’.
APPROACHES: There is a light located at the end of the bulk phosphate
terminal in position Lat. 27␥ 03' 09" N., Long. 13␥ 27' 07" W. at the top
of mineral silos, at a height of 180 ft. 1 flash every 5 seconds, range
10 miles.
There is also a fixed green light located at the Northern part of the
terminal, range 10 miles, and a fixed red light at the Southern part of
the terminal, range 10 miles.
The phosphate terminal installations give a good radar target at a
distance of 25 miles. Vessels approaching from the North should keep
10 miles off the coast until the pier is bearing 090␥ and then steer towards
the pier.
At night the installation lights are always visible and with a clear
atmosphere can be seen from 25 miles off the coast.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot boards about 0.50 miles off the pier head.
ANCHORAGES: Good anchorages can be found in 10 fathoms of water.
When waiting for the Pilot it is recommended to anchor 0.50 miles
Westward of the pier. No shelter in strong winds. Service of powerful
auxiliary boats is available when lying at anchor.
MAX. SIZE: Depth 17.0 m. at LWL at the phosphate terminal berth.
General cargo is handled at a berth 2 miles North of the Phosphate
Pier. The berth is managed by ‘‘Odep Laayoune’’.
HEALTH: Valid Yellow Fever and Cholera Certificates are required.
Otherwise, usual clearance.
RADIO: VHF radio communication is being placed at the phosphate
terminal to work on Channel 12.
Ships calling at the terminal are required to send ETA 72, 48 and
24 hours prior arrival to ‘‘Phosboucraa Laayoune’’.
TUGS: 2 tugs, each 960 h.p., are available to assist vessels.
BERTHING: Laayoune Mineral Terminal located approx. 6.5 miles South
of Laayoune City.
The terminal head is in a North-South direction. Vessels are moored
alongside dolphins that cover the two loading stations for 40,000 and
20,000 d.w.t. ships. The loading pier has a height above water of 50 ft.
and the dolphins approx. 20 ft.
Facilities consist of modern equipment available for handling
phosphate in bulk at a loading rate of 4,000 t.p.h. in two of the stations,
and 2,000 t.p.h. at the third. The phosphate is loaded by means of
movable loading machines with telescopic spouts to permit perfect
trimming.
No gangway to be rigged at this terminal. Communication from
ship-to-shore is by means of elevator from the loading machines.
FUEL: No bunkers available.
REPAIRS: No repairs can be effected at this port.
AIRPORT: Laayoune (30 km. from harbour).
TIME: GMT. No changes.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Not available.
WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Not available.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: No seaman’s clubs, but two first class hotels with
usual facilities.
GENERAL: Provisions: Provisions may be obtained.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: November 1990.
Phosboucraa Ocean Terminal for Phosphate Loading:
Chart: B.A. No. 863.
On a recent call to the above phosphate loading facility, the following
observations were made:
The pier is about half a mile long, running North to South, with 3 berths,
N.W., S.W., S.E. The N.W. Berth has been seriously damaged in a storm
from the Southwest. The berth is closed and will not be repaired.
The Southernmost dolphin is isolated because the catwalk has fallen
into the sea. Thus both the North and South light beacons are
extinguished.
The vessel anchored 1.5 miles S.W. of the pier, and waited 24 hours
for the swell to reduce to an acceptable level. The vessel was then placed
at the S.W. Berth, using the port anchor with 7 shackles on deck, and
picking up a heavy buoyant sea-line on the port side aft. The Pilot asked
for 4 head lines to the Northerly dolphin, and three to the dolphin aft, no
back springs required. The largest vessel to berth was 233 m. long, with
a beam of 33 m., i.e. about 70,000 d.w.t.
The position of final mooring was with the vessel some 6 ft. to 15 ft.
clear of the four steel breasting dolphins. Of these only the third from
North had wooden cladding on it, the others were bare steel. The bearing
area is pivoted and bears against a small section of rubber buffer. These
dolphins are the last ditch defence of the concrete pilings on which the
quay stands.
The berth has 2 telescopic extending booms, pivoted from the inboard
end. The forward end is carried on a carriage around an arc, giving a
wide range of movement. The booms are currently capable of 1,200 tons
per hour. However, the vessel was not positioned correctly, and Holds
No. 1 and 4 could not be properly centralised.
The Loading Foreman took station in the centre window of the
wheelhouse, with walkie-talkie communications to the boom drivers and
the shore plant. There were 3 foremen initially, and the Loading Foreman
asked for a cabin for their use. They were given use of the Pilot Cabin
as they were working nearby in the wheelhouse. They were fed on board.
Access was by means of a ‘‘two man cage’’ lowered from the loading
boom onto the deck. Thus for a shift change, the ‘new’ foreman lowered
the cage for the ‘old’ foreman and hoisted him up. Then the ‘old’ foreman
lowered the cage for the ‘new’ foreman onto the deck, before stowing
it at the boom position. Thus little chance of casual boarders visiting the
ship. The pier has a permanent garrison of troops bivouaced on it. No
shore leave is normally allowed, in special circumstances, visas have
to be obtained from the local military commander.
The inspection party comprised Charterer’s Agent, Owner’s protecting
Agents and 5 officials (Customs, Health, etc.). 7 Crew Lists were
1728 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information.
required, otherwise as per Casablanca. On departure, there were
3 officials for the papers. No Port Clearance is issued, but an Export
Manifest is issued. The American Immigration Crew Lists were sent to
the Embassy in Casablanca for processing.
The prevailing current sets across the wharf by 20␥ – 30␥, which puts
a heavy strain on the sea-line. The rapid changes of trim, and equally
rapid changes in direction and height of swell can ‘upset’ the balance
of the moorings in only a few minutes.
The vessel was moving in a constant ‘‘cork screwing motion’’
throughout the time on the berth, rising and falling 3 ft. – 8 ft. against
the loading boom, and rolling 5␥ – 10␥.
Several times the ship set down onto the 4th dolphin from North, and
rubbed steel to steel. Damage was suffered when the dolphin got under
the main deck multi-roller fairlead, breaking the welding and buckling
the brackets.
While trying to heave in the sea-line, yet one more time, the deck
eyebolt pulled out when holding 2 stoppers. One seaman was caught
across the hand by the sea-line as it jumped, he subsequently fainted
from shock. Possibly 30 ft. of sea-line was hove in during the loading.
This was in good weather with winds of Force 3 or less from the N.W.
Ship’s engines must be at short notice to leave the berth, if the wind
or the swell become dangerous. The berth is very dangerous with wind
and swell from the S.W. There are two dangerous wrecks reported to
lie 2 miles West and Northwest of the main pier.
The vessel was unable to obtain a British, Spanish, French or
American chart of the port of Laayoune in Spain or Casablanca.
A request was sent by radio for a ‘Draft Survey’ to be conducted on
Owner’s Account. The advice was that no such independant service was
available, and the cargo was sold on ‘sellers measurement’.
At the draft check it was found that the shore scale had apparently
underread by nearly 1,000 tons or 2%. A run of 800 tons was asked for,
but in fact the ship may have received 1,060 tonnes. This effectively
removed any safety factor for the restricted draft at the discharge berth.
Density was found to be 1028 – 1029.
The Loading Foreman, Chief Officer and Duty Officer made
independant readings of draft at 6 points, with wave heights of 4 ft. across
the figures as the ship continued to corkscrew actively.
The Bill of Lading was made out for the cargo tonnage shown by the
draft check, with ‘Quantity and Quality unknown’, as endorsement.
Disbursement Account and Demurrage Statement was endorsed
‘‘Subject to Owner’s Approval’’.
On sailing it was intended to take up the slack of anchor chain, put
the sea-line on the bitts, and then single up to one line each end.
Unfortunately the forward dolphin let all lines go at once.
The ship was hove forward and outward by the windlass, and holding
onto the sea-line. However, the sea-line became so tight that it was
dangerous to approach, and a ‘‘Dead Slow Astern’’ was needed to take
the weight off it. It is a remarkably long line. Altogether the sailing was
a tense period. A tug stood by on arrival and on sailing.
Fuel and water are not available. Any provisions or spare gear would
need to be delivered by boat on the offside, due to the movement of the
ship.
It was 60 hours from ‘‘finish with engines’’ until ‘‘stand-by main
engines’’, with some 5 hours for electrical power failure (when the ship
could not have sailed with booms extended over the ship), for
47,000 tons.
The concrete piers are showing signs of wear and stress from the
heavy battering from the S.W. gales each Winter. I understand that in
the future a new port will be built, and this terminal abandoned. The
conventional wisdom is that in Summer months it is not an unreasonable
berth, but in Winter there is much waiting for sea and swell to subside.
AUTHORITY: Phosboucraa – Laayoune, B.P. 76, Laayoune,
Morocco. Tel: 9-36-28, 9-36-29, 9-36-30. Telex: Phostel 26614,
Fosayoun 26769. Contact: Port Manager.
Operator: DC/MR Casablanca, Telex: 22052/21008/21872
Comerfos.
DCN Paris, Telex: 620948 Ocfos.
MOHAMMEDIA: 33.45 N. 07.22 W. (See Plan)
DOCUMENTS:
Bill of Health.
Derat Certificate.
8 Crew Lists.
3 Passenger Lists.
3 Provisions Lists.
Ship’s Certificates.
Personal Effects Lists.
Cargo Documents.
Dangerous Cargo List.
Clearance from Last Port.
Pre-Arrival Information: Check List to be answered and sent to the
Harbour Master through the local Agent.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels entering or leaving the harbour or
shifting berth. Pilot may be contacted on VHF Channels 16 and 11. Pilot
Station. Tel: (03) 32-47-91.
For tankers for the new terminal, Pilots board the vessel at the Fairway
Buoy, 2 miles North of the breakwater.
ANCHORAGES: Contact Mohammedia Pilot or Mohammedia Port
Control on VHF Channels 11 and 16, with view to fixing the anchorage
position. Anchorage usually used for tankers is N.N.W. of breakwater at
a minimum distance of 3 miles.
During bad weather, it is necessary to drift at least 10 miles off the
harbour.
RESTRICTIONS: Berthing daytime only, and all vessels can leave day
and night without any restrictions.
MAX. SIZE: Basin: Max. LOA 120 m. Max. draft 6.7 m. (22 ft.).
New Terminal: Berth A: Tankers up to 150,000 d.w.t. Max. draft 17.0 m.
Berth B: Tankers up to 150,000 d.w.t. Max. draft 17.0 m.
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Sealine: Mooring buoy removed. Berths not in use. Pilotage: The pilot boards from a black hulled launch off the inner harbour
Berth No. 1: Tankers up to 100,000 d.w.t. (Jetty Nord).
Berth No. 2: Tankers up to 120,000 d.w.t. Pilot can be contacted on VHF Channel 11.
HEALTH: Port Sanitary Control Officer boards immediately after arrival Anchorage: The anchorage is that indicated on B.A. Chart No. 861.
for Pratique delivery. In the event of any suspected disease or fever on Vessel anchored one mile NW of Point Sidi in a depth of 19.0 m. This
board, it is necessary to advise by radio to Agent 24 hours before arrival. anchorage was exposed.
Pratique is automatic after calling at another port of Morocco. The inner anchorage is about 0.5 miles N.E. of Jetty Nord but is very
TUGS: Tugs are necessary for berthing and unberthing as per Port restricted.
Authority instructions. Tugs are available day and night. ‘‘Assalama’’ Tugs: 3 tugs available. 1␺3,000 h.p., 1␺2,500 h.p. and 1 small pusher
(1 & 2) 2␺6,000 h.p. ‘‘Brahim’’ 1␺2,400 h.p. ‘‘Sidi Ismail’’ 1␺2,400 h.p. tug of 500 h.p.
‘‘Jalil’’ 1␺360 h.p. ‘‘Yacoub’’ 1␺2,200 h.p. Berthing: Vessel berthed at Berth No. 6 to discharge ethylene. Maximum
BERTHING: Vessels up to 120 m. in length and drawing up to 6.7 m. draft over the bar is 6.6 m. at HW. Berth No. 6 accepts vessels up to
(22 ft.) at Spring tides and 5.4 m. (18 ft.) at Neaps. 90.0 m. length. Depth at the berth is 7.0 m. at LW.
Quay No. 1 has a length of 70 m. with a depth of 7.0 m. (23 ft.). One tug used for berthing, ship’s line. The tug pulls the vessel’s bow
Quay No. 2 has a length of 170 m. with a depth of 6.5 m. Max. LOA round to starboard off the berth and vessel berths port side to, head out.
120 m. Max. draft 6.2 m. The pilot boat runs the headlines to the buoy. Moorings forward consisted
Quay No. 6 has a length of 91.2 m. with a depth of 6.0 m. Max. LOA of 2 headlines and 3 springs. Similar moorings required aft.
100 m. and max. draft 5.8 m. Berthing is carried out during daylight hours only and at or near to
MEDICAL: There is the hospital and clinic in Mohammedia. Vaccinations high water, depending on draft. Berthing is carried out with a wind force
can be arranged. up to Force 5.
TANKERS: Vessels must be in good state of repair and all equipment Departure depends on draft but usually 3 hours either side of high
properly functioning prior to proceeding to the berth. water.
Berth A (New terminal): LOA 180 m. – 260 m. Max. draft 17.0 m. Ship’s gangway used.
Berth B (New terminal): LOA 190 m. – 290 m. Max. draft 17.0 m. Berth No. 1, which is just West of Berth No. 6, handles vessels up to
Vessels may be berthed in daytime only, but can sail at night. Mooring 125.0 m. LOA with a maximum draft inward of 6.6 m. The depth
is effected with 22 nylon ropes (10 head/stern lines, 4 breast lines and alongside the berth is 8.0 m. at low water. Berth No. 1 is used for
8 spring lines). Wires may also be used, but must have nylon tails. Length chemical handling.
of each wire 200 m. and cannot be run to same fair leads as the ropes. Cargo: Ethylene is discharged through 1␺4 in. 300 ASA arm. Shore
Also make ready at least 6 spare ropes. personnel connect and disconnect arm. The best discharge temperature
Moorings should be inspected and renewed as necessary during is –102.5␥ C. The pumping rate varies with the temperature and ranges
commercial operations or during adverse weather conditions. They from 170 t.p.h. to 60 t.p.h. if the discharge temperature is high. The auto
remain the responsibility of ship’s Master throughout. valve ashore closes if the temperature rises. The ethylene storage tank
The port is fitted with anti-pollution equipment, positioned as is a short distance from the berth and holds 2,800 tonnes. The tank is
recommended, and ready for operation. cooled to –103␥ C by vapour boil – off pumped by two Sulzer
All tankers must always have sufficient crew on board to be able, in compressors to VCM production tank some distance away.
case of emergency, to disconnect hoses, loading arms, and sail The discharge pressure again varies as temperature, but at full rate,
immediately without delay, if ordered to do so by the Harbour Master. back pressure was about 3 Bar.
Ships with an abnormal trim or list, damage to the hull, windlasses, When discharging, it is advisable to use one pump for about
winches, cargo pumps, machinery, radio, radar, etc., must advise the 30 minutes so that the shore can ascertain pressures. Trouble can be
Harbour Master’s Office before entering the port. found when starting, due to the auto valve in the shore line, which closes
Loading/Discharging/Transfer Systems: when shore tank pressure is high, pumps then trip out at low amps.
Berth A: About 1,500 tonnes of ethylene is imported each month.
Loading Pressures Temperatures Rate Customs: The bond is sealed.
Products Arms † (Bar) (␥C) cu.m./hr. Shore Leave: Shore passes are issued, these are to be returned prior
Crude Oil 3␺12 in. 12 – 17 15␥ – 30␥ 5,000 – 8,600 to departure. There is a guard on the gate.
Fuel Oil 1␺12 in. 12 – 17 600 General: It is about 15 minutes walk to the town.
Naphtha 1␺8 in. 12 – 15 15␥ – 20␥ 1,000 The exchange rate for the Pound Sterling on our visit was 14 Dirhams
Jet 2␺10 in. 1,000 – 2,000 to the Pound Sterling.
LPG 1␺10 in. 20 40␥ – 60␥ 1,000 There are a few shops outside the gate which sell fresh vegetables,
(3 flexibles) fruit, etc.
Ballast 1␺8 in. 10 – 12 700 Fresh water available on the quay and is metered.
(*) 1␺8 in All services are available from Casablanca which is about 15 miles
flexible to the South.
(*) The flexible is for discharging ballast or loading Naphtha. Doctor available locally.
(†) All arms are 150 ASA. Developments: There is a new jetty for tankers inside the new outer
Berth B: breakwater. There are 2 berths for handling of LPG, chemicals, Naphtha
Loading Pressures Temperatures Rate and crude oil through Chicksan arms. Vessels berth head out.
Products Arms †† (Bar) (␥C) cu.m./hr.
Crude Oil 3␺16 in. 12 – 17 30␥ – 60␥ 1,000 – 6,000 SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: December 1988 (Updated 1992).
The following is an update of the Shipmaster’s Report, dated
LPG 2␺10 in. 30 – 33 40␥ – 60␥ 1,000 – 2,000 April 1988.
(**) 1␺12 in. Tugs: An additional tug of 2,500 h.p. is available.
flexible Large tankers berthing at the Outer Harbour may require the
Ballast 1␺8 in. 10 700 assistance of an additional tug from Casablanca.
(**) The flexible is for discharging Crude Oil. Berthing: Additional spring lines required if there is a large swell.
(††) All arms are 150 ASA, except LPG which is 300 ASA. Daylight berthing only for LPG carriers. Product carriers berth between
Note: For any other flange size, reducers must be furnished and installed 0500 hrs. – 2000 hrs. Time depends on draft, but usually at or near HW.
by the vessel. Vessels at Berth No. 6 can sail at any time, depending on draft, but
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’. generally 3 hours either side of HW.
DENSITY: 1025. Pilot often unavailable between 2200 hrs. and 0600 hrs. (in December
FRESH WATER: Water can be supplied at any time in the basin and 1988 we sailed at 0100 hrs.).
at the new oil terminal. Berth No. 1 used for chemicals and refined products.
FUEL: Available from Casablanca at 48 hours’ notice. Berth No. 2, inside of Berth No. 1, is used for refined products and
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: All tankers are confined by gates and watched loading salt. Depth about 7.0 m.
over by special firemen. Cargo: Chicksan cooled with ship’s condensate.
CONSULS: There is no consul in Mohammedia. All are in Casablanca. Watchman: Onboard throughout vessel’s stay.
GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Watchmen are recommended. Officials: No Clearance at anchorage. In rare cases, crew changes are
OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: This work is normally carried out by permitted at the anchorage.
crew. When carried out by stevedores the cost is charged. Time: Summertime, GMT plus 1 hour, from June to September.
AIRPORT: The nearest airport for international flights is Mohamed V Airport: About 30 minutes by motorway to airport which is S.E. of
(Casablanca). Casablanca. West Europeans need ‘‘Negative Visas’’.
TIME: GMT. No changes.
HOLIDAYS: 1st January, 11th January, 3rd March, 1st May, 23rd May, SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: October 1989 (Updated 1992).
9th July, 14th August, 20th August, 6th November, 18th November, and Documents Required:
any other religious holidays which are not at regular dates. 5 copies Crew List.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police, 32.44.66; Ambulance/Fire, 15. 2 copies Stores List.
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. 2 copies Crew Declaration List.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Passport and Police Permit required for Cargo Manifest and Cargo Documents.
Pilotage: Pilotage is compulsory for tankers entering or leaving. Pilot
leaving the harbour. boards about 2 miles N.W. of the breakwater in a pilot boat with ‘‘Pilote’’
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Available. written on the sides. Pilots keep watch on VHF Channel 11.
WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Available. Contact Port Authority. Tank Anchorage: It is advisable to drift West or Northwest of the breakwater
capacity: 3␺5,000 cu.m. – 15,000 cu.m. while vessel is awaiting berthing instructions as the holding ground is
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. poor. Many ships have lost both anchors as the anchorage area is
WEATHER: Weather station located in Harbour Master’s Office. exposed to weather.
Restrictions: Berthing of tankers is carried out in daylight hours only.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: April 1988. Vessels can sail anytime.
LPG Fuel: Vessels do not berth when the swell height is more than 3.0 m.
Chart: B.A. Chart No. 860 and 861. Tugs: Normally, 5 tugs are employed for berthing. The 3 small tugs
Port: Mohammedia. In some publications the port is known as Port belong to the Harbour Authorities (ODEP) and 2 tugs (one each tied up
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Maroc’’. Tugs join vessel Eastward of the breakwater. Sufficent Notice PORT NADOR (Beni Enzar): 35.17 N. 02.56 W.
of Arrival must be given to the Agent as these 2 tugs come from
Casablanca. (See Plan)
During the months of December, January and February, a
DOCUMENTS: For Port Control:
considerable amount of surging of the vessel is experienced while
1 Ship’s Entry Declaration.
alongside due to an enormous amount of swell that builds up inside the
1 Check List.
breakwater. During this period, it may be necessary to employ at least 1 Cargo Manifest.
2 tugs to keep vessel alongside, otherwise the mooring ropes part. 1 Crew List.
Breakwater: The breakwater extends about 2,800 m. into the sea. 1 Passenger List.
(See ‘‘Plan’’). For Customs and Immigration:
Berthing: At present, 2 jetties are in operation: 8 Crew Lists.
Jetty ‘‘A’’: For tankers from 15,000 d.w.t. to 100,000 d.w.t. 2 Maritime Declarations.
Max. length of tanker 260 m. (Minimum 180 m.). 3 Arms and Ammunitions Lists.
Max. draft 16 m. 3 Ship’s Stores Lists.
3 ␺ 12 in. Chicksans for discharging oil products. 4 Passenger Lists.
1 ␺ 8 in. Chicksan for loading naphtha. 3 Crew Personnel Effects Declarations.
1 ␺ 8 in. Chicksan for receiving dirty ballast. PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Available throughout 24 hours, including
Jetty ‘‘B’’: For tankers from 25,000 d.w.t. to 150,000 d.w.t. holidays. Pilot boarding area is 5 cables from entrance to the port.
Max. length of tanker 290 m. (Minimum 190 m.). Call Pilot 1 hour prior to arrival.
Max. draft 17 m. ANCHORAGES: N.E. of main breakwater at a distance of 0.5 miles –
3 ␺ 16 in. Chicksans for discharging crude oil. 2.0 miles for general cargo (depth 20 m. – 30 m.). There is a further
2 ␺ 10 in. Chicksans for discharging oil products. anchorage to the North for vessels carrying dangerous cargo (depth
There are plans to build 3 more jetties with a total wharfage of 470 m. 25 m. – 35 m.).
The ship’s head is 044␥ when secured to the jetty. RESTRICTIONS: Depth at the entrance 12.0 m. Depths alongside
The dirty ballast receiving facility can receive 15,000 cu.m. of dirty 5.0 m. – 13.0 m.
ballast. MAX. SIZE: Draft 10.7 m. Tankers: LOA 180 m.
There are 10 dolphins for securing vessel at each berth and vessel HEALTH: Advise ‘‘Saniport Nador’’ via Agent 12 hours before arrival if
is moored with 4 head lines and 4 stern lines, 2 breast lines and 4 back sickness onboard or if coming from an infected area.
springs forward and aft. Vessels arriving from infected areas must advise state of health on
board and condition of vessel to Saniport Nador. Messages sent via
Fresh Water: Connection available on the jetties and there is no Agent or Port Control, see ‘‘Radio’’.
restriction on the amount of water that can be taken. If a person on board is to be landed ashore, advise Saniport as soon
Gangway/Deck Watchmen: 3 deck watchmen belonging to a private as possible. Include all details of the case.
company are necessary. RADIO: All vessels to advise Nador Port Control of ETA 72 hours,
Identification Cards: I.D. cards are issued by the Immigration Authorities 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival.
and are required for seamen going ashore. It is advisable to send the Arrival advice to include ship’s name, call sign, nationality, g.r.t., n.r.t.,
Crew List in advance to the Agent. LOA, draft on arrival, last cargo and if any dangerous cargo on board.
Shore Leave: Crew members wishing to go ashore have to walk about Confirm ETA by VHF Channel 16 one hour before arrival and when
2.5 km. to the main gate. There is no transport provided by the terminal 2 nautical miles from the Pilot boarding area.
up to the main gate. From the main gate, taxis and buses are available Nador Port Control. Fax: ␣212 (56) 348125, 608531.
to go either to Mohammedia town or to Casablanca. VTS: Port Control equipped with VTS radar.
TUGS: 1␺1,800 h.p. available.
Use of tug compulsory for vessels carrying dangerous goods or LOA
more than 120 m.
REPORT: November 1994. For vessels less than 120 m. decision to use tug at discretion of Master
Pilotage: Compulsory for vessels entering or leaving the harbour or and Pilot.
shifting berth. Vessels may berth/leave day and night-time, except gas BERTHING: All berths equipped with 70 tons bollards.
tankers who berth/leave in daytime only. All the movements in the basin Berth Length Draft Remarks
to be effected when conditions are possible. Pilot on VHF Channels 16 No. (m.) (m.)
and 11. Mole II: 1, 2, 3 420 10.7 Containers, steel billet, coal
Anchorage: For vessels entering the basin, there are 3 good anchorages 4, 5, 6 600 9.3 Conveyors to load
in depth of 6.5 – 11 fathoms, about 1 mile N.E. of the entrance. bentonite
Good holding ground, but due to the heavy swell and the comparatively Mole I: 7, 9, 9bis 565 9.3 Ro-Ro, wheat, barley, fruit,
shallow water, this anchorage becomes dangerous in bad weather. and silo containers, general cargo
Entrance: Entry from N.E. Leading lights and direction lights lead from 11, 11, 12 300 6.0 Ro-Ro, fruit, general cargo
the sea into the harbour. The bottom in the entrance is hard rock. Passenger Terminal: 4␺170 m. berths. Draft 6.6 m.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 5␺18 ton forklifts; 22␺4 ton forklifts;
Restrictions: Vessels with a draft over 15 ft., wishing to berth in the basin, 15 grabs 6-20 tons capacity; 5 conveyor belts 220-200 tons capacity;
are obliged to wait for tide. Maximum length and draft are 120 m. and 4 payloaders; 2␺30 cu.m. payloaders; 8 trailers; 2 hydraulic ramps for
6.7 m. respectively. passengers and vehicles.
Tankers: New Terminal: The new Terminal is located in position CRANES: Mole I: 2␺10 ton electric cranes. 6␺6 ton cranes.
Lat. 33␥ 43' 45" N., Long. 7␥ 23' 24" E. Diameter of swinging area is Mole II: 2␺38 ton and 3␺10 ton electric cranes.
1,000 m. Vessels may be berthed in daytime only, but can sail by night. SPECIALISED CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 2 Ro-Ro ramps on
Mooring is effected by 20 nylon ropes (8 head/stern lines, 4 breast ropes, Mole I at Berths No. 7 and 12.
8 spring ropes). Wires can also be used, but must have nylon tails STEVEDORES: Normal working hours:
(200 m. length each). Monday to Saturday: 0700 - 1500 and 1500 - 2300.
Connections at the new Terminal: Overtime: Can be arranged for 2300 - 0600.
Berth ‘A’: Length 260 m., 3 discharging arms of 12 in. diameter, During month of Ramadan: 0515 - 1100 and 1100 - 1645.
with 15 Bars pressure, 1 loading arm 8 in. diameter and MEDICAL: Facilities available.
1 deballasting arm 8 in. diameter. TANKERS: One berth of 100 m. for tankers and one berth of 100 m.
Berth ‘B’: Length 260 m., 3 discharging arms of 16 in. diameter for for LPG on the main breakwater. Max. LOA 180 m., draft 10.7 m. Berths
crude and 2 discharging arms 12 in. diameter for LPG. equipped with cargo arms.
Tugs: There are 5 tugs. 2␺6,000 h.p., 2␺1,800 h.p. and 1␺500 h.p. BALLAST: Vessels in ballast condition should keep minimum of ballast
necessary for safe operation.
Health/Medical: Sanitary Control Officer boards immediately after arrival POLLUTION: Strict regulations are in force.
for Pratique delivery. In the event of any suspected disease or fever on Bilge discharge valves must be kept closed and locked.
board, it is necessary to advise the Agent 24 hours before arrival by Painting overside is not allowed.
radio. Pratique is automatic after calling at another port in Morocco. DENSITY: 1025.
There is a hospital and clinics in Mohammedia, and others in FRESH WATER: Available.
Casablanca (16 miles away). Vaccinations can be arranged. FUEL: Available by tanker lorry.
Radio: Mohammedia Port and Pilots maintain listening watch on VHF CONSULS: France, Spain and U.K. at Oujda.
during office hours (Channels 16 and 11). REPAIRS: Minor repairs possible.
ETA: Vessel should advise Agent of ETA at least 24 hours before arrival. SURVEYORS: Classification societies in Casablanca.
Facilities: Towage, launch service, medical, fresh water, dirty ballast, GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Compulsory.
rubbish collection, provisions, repatriation, surveys, radar/gyro and radio REPATRIATION: Facilities available.
repairs. AIRPORT: Oujda, 140 km., and Melilla close by.
Fire Precautions: All tankers are confined by gates and watched over TIME: GMT.
HOLIDAYS: Fixed days: 1st January; 11th January; 1st May; 30th July;
by special harbour firemen. 14th August; 20th-21st August; 6th November; 18th November.
Gangway/Deck Watchmen: Watchmen are compulsory. Variable days: 1st Moharram; Aid el Moulid Annabaoui; Aid el fitr,
Identification Cards: Passport and police permit required for leaving the Aid al adha.
harbour. BANKS: Facilities available.
Consuls: There are no consuls in Mohammedia. All consuls are in GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Collection arranged by Agent via ship chandler.
Casablanca (16 miles away). All garbage to be kept in plastic bags or suitable containers.
WEATHER: The current off the port generally sets to the South.
Winds from the East are often preceded by a considerable swell.
AUTHORITY: Office d’Exploitation des Ports, Direction d’Exploitation
du Port de Mohammedia, B.P. 98, Mohammedia, Morocco. Tel: ␣212 SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: April 1993.
(3) 314747, 324792, 324076, 324077, 324078. Telex: 22969 M. Documents:
FAX: ␣212 (3) 302720, 324075. Contact: Capitainerie du Port. 8 Crew Lists.
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2 Arms and Ammunition Lists.
1 Passenger List.
2 Cargo Manifests.
1 Ship’s Stores List.
1 Crew Personal Effects List.
Pilotage: Compulsory. Pilot boards about 1-1.5 miles N.E. of breakwater.
Pilot is available between 0630 hrs. – 2200 hrs., and tug is available
between 0630 hrs. – 2000 hrs. only.
Approaches: It is recommended that vessels approach at a minimum
speed of about 2-3 knots when about 2 miles off breakwater and head
for breakwater of Melilla (Spain).
Berthing: There is only one berth of 400 m., where large vessels can be
berthed with max. draft of about 8.5 m. Our vessel (Panamax) is the
longest in port in last two years. There is only one small tug of about
1,800 h.p. available, so it is very difficult to berth if wind is stronger than
10 knots, and especially if it is Westerly. It is advisable to berth with at
least 4 lines, 2 breast lines and 2 springs, fore and aft.
Stevedores: The port is run by ODEP Stevedores Co., which is
government-owned. Berth No. 1/2 has 4 mobile cranes. The cranes are
very high and have good plumbing reach. The drivers are professional
and can discharge up to 1,000 tonnes of wheat per 2 shifts. Normal shifts
are 0700 hrs. – 1500 hrs. and 1500 hrs. – 2300 hrs. Sunday is a holiday,
but overtime can be arranged. Cargo is either dumped directly on jetty
or at times into trucks, which in turn dump a few feet away on jetty.
Cargo lies in open space most of the time.
Medical: All facilities are available at nearest town Nador, which is about
15 km. away. Taxis are available at main road, which is about 2.5 km.
– 3 km. from jetty.
Fresh Water: Available by shore connection. Cost is U.S.$1.0/ton. The
loading rate is about 25 t.p.h.
Airport: Nearest airport in Morocco is Oujda, about 140 km. from port.
The other airport which can be used is Melilla (Spanish territory). Visas
may be required by persons belonging to certain countries, if they wish
to go ashore.
Weather: In April, winds mostly from West or E.S.E. In December and
January, it is very difficult to keep vessel alongside as strong gusty
Westerlies blow and push vessel off berth. Many vessels had experience
of mooring ropes being parted.
Watchmen: Compulsory by Harbour Master’s order. Watchman normally
expects food to be provided by vessel.
Provisions: Available, but need very careful checking of prices as all
ship chandlers hike their prices to double normal price. One may need
to go ashore with Agent to confirm prices of certain items, prior to getting
reductions in their quoted rates.
General: As winds normally reach about 20 knots – 25 knots, crane
drivers refuse to work if over 30 knots, depending on situation as to
whether they are just dumping on jetty or have to align in funnels.
AUTHORITY: Direction d’Exploitation du Port de Nador, BP 88, Ben
Ensar (via Nador), Morocco. Tel: ␣212 (56) 608518, 608647, 605730.
FAX: ␣212 (56) 608531. Telex: 65794. Contact: E. Hannouch, Port
Director. Captain M. Kouhkouh, Harbour Master (Fax: ␣212 (56)
348125).
SAFI: 32.18 N. 09.15 W.
DOCUMENTS: Clearance procedure is very simple. The following
documents are required:
3 Crew Lists.
1 Personal Effects List.
3 Passenger Lists.
1 Stores List.
Other documents are presented on berthing.
PILOTAGE: Arranged by vessel’s Agent, to whom a correct ETA should
be given. There is VHF radio contact with the Pilot Station and Harbour
Master’s Office. The pilot boat is located inside the harbour and the Pilot
boards in position Lat. 32␥ 19' N., Long. 9␥ 16.1' W. Pilot ladder only is
required.
ANCHORAGES: Recommended anchorage is S.W. of harbour
entrance. Safe holding ground for 25,000 d.w.t. vessels. Vessels should
keep port entrance clear.
MAX. SIZE: Vessels with a draft of more than 28 ft. and up to a maximum
of 30 ft. enter and sail at high water.
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ and ‘‘Agent’s Report’’.
HEALTH: Health Officer boards shortly after berthing but Agent must
be advised before arrival if suspected disease or fever on board. Health
clearance in one Moroccan port holds good for the next.
VHF: Harbour Radio VHF Channel 16.
TUGS: Tugs stand by vessel inside breakwater and, usually, ship’s lines
are used.
BERTHING: Vessels berth in order of arrival. Port used for export of
manganese and barytes. No night entry after 1900 hrs.
STEVEDORES: Gangs are arranged by vessel’s Agent. Night work is
possible from 1800 to 2200 hrs. and, very exceptionally, until 2400 hrs.
MEDICAL: Advance notice of required medical attendance is advisable
but not essential. Modern hospital and clinic are available. Vaccination
is only necessary when vessels have called at cholera and yellow fever
ports.
TANKERS: Only small tankers used in this port. White products and
gas oil imported; no export. Ammonia tanker berth max. draft HW 30 ft.
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated June 1997.
DENSITY: Density varies between 1024 and 1026.
FRESH WATER: Availability not limited; by hoses from quay.
FUEL: Limited supplies gas oil; diesel available but must be stemmed.
Fuel oil and large quantities diesel, gas oil can be delivered by tanking
lorry from Casablanca.
CONSULS:
Denmark Tel: 30.39 France Tel: 27.97
El Salvador Tel: 28.76 Portugal Tel: 23.58
Finland Tel: 31.40 Sweden Tel: 29.06
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REPAIRS: Major repairs not possible; small workshops only for repairing
fishing boats.
GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Watchmen necessary. One
watchman day and night.
OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally done by crew but can be
arranged by stevedores with advance notice.
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes, and one open bottle of spirit
allowed each man. Bond is sealed and heavy fines are imposed by
Customs for smuggling.
REPATRIATION: Repatriation by air or sea through Casablanca,
150 miles away.
AIRPORT: Nearest at Casablanca, served by European airlines.
TIME: GMT. No changes.
HOLIDAYS: On the following holidays no work is possible: 1st January
(New Year’s Day); 3rd March (Coronation Day); 1st May (Labour Day);
18th November (Independence Day). Other Moslem and Christian
holidays are subject to last minute decisions as far as tariff is concerned,
but work can be arranged.
TELEPHONES: No telephones can be placed on board. Public
telephone available on the quay during working hours only.
SHORE LEAVE: Police permits are required by crew and are delivered
by Immigration Authorities.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: These are needed.
GENERAL: Masters are strongly advised to take local currency from
their Agent. Landing of foreign currency encourages black market
transactions and incurs confiscation and heavy fines as well as delays
by the Customs Authorities.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: June 1997.
Charts: B.A. Charts No. 862 and 3132.
Approach: Pointe de Lar Tour Lighthouse is conspicuous. The
breakwater head gets lost in the high plateau of the coastline.
Weather: Heavy breaking swells are prevalent December through to
April.
Anchorage: 1.0 miles to 1.5 miles West of the breakwater in 30 m. depth.
Pilot: Pilot station at the West end of Mole Oblique. Tugs also stationed
here. Pilot station listens on Channels 16/12 from 0600 hrs. to 2000 hrs.
Telex number listed in ALRS does not operate.
Pilot arranged through Agent.
Pilot boards vessel about 0.5 miles off breakwater from small low
powered black cutter. In poor weather, Pilots request vessels to come
inside breakwater head for boarding, which can be a hazardous
manoeuvre.
Berthing in daylight only, but can unberth at night by arrangement, if
good weather (We unberthed from Mole Oblique at 0300 hrs.).
Pilots appear to be competent.
Tugs: 3␺800 h.p. Ship’s lines used, 2 per tug. Tugs join vessel just
inside breakwater. Larger vessels normally use 2 tugs.
Channel: The Pilot reports that the outer entrance channel can take 35 ft.
(10.6 m.) at HW, as far as Quai Nord.
The channel is tight for maximum tonnage vessels, so quick engine
response is very necessary.
Breakwater light is now Fixed Green.
Berthing: Vessel to have both anchors ready for letting go.
Pilot boat takes lines.
Berth heading West at all berths, except Quai du Commerce, where
vessel heads South.
Ships normal accommodation gangway can be landed on Mole
Oblique and Quai du Commerce.
Tie up at Mole Oblique was 3-1-2.
Berths: Fertilisers, sulphur, refrigerated ammonia – North side Mole
Oblique. Maximum LOA 170 m., maximum draft 9.0 m. Port side to.
General and coal – Quay du Commerce. Length 200 m., maximum
draft 10.0 m.
Density at Mole Oblique – 1025.
Fenders – large tractor tyres on flat face quay.
Tidal range about 2.0 m.
Ammonia: Discharge is through 8 in. flexible hose (300 ASA) connection
at maximum rate of 400 tonnes/hr. Hose connected to quay hydrant.
30 minutes hot gasing required for hose clearance.
Receivers ‘Maroc Phosphore’ board on arrival and departure and
endorse/present Bill of Lading.
Authorities: Numerous. Customs strict and will not allow handouts to
other officials (Not much bond taken), but they like ship’s stores (soap,
biscuits, etc.). A lot of soft drinks given out, also beer, once Customs
departed.
Watchmen and garbage disposal compulsory.
Shore passes required for all crew, curfew at midnight. Passes not
returned.
Papers taken:
12 copies Crew List.
1 copy Crew Manifest.
1 copy Bond Declaration.
1 copy Ship’s Stores Declaration.
2 copies Cargo Manifest.
1 copy Ship’s Particulars.
1 copy Maritime Declaration of Health.
No alcohol restriction onboard, also available in town.
Not interested in currency declarations, videos, ship’s equipment.
Bond stays sealed if coastwise.
Due short/night discharge, Agent stayed onboard and required cabin
and use of typewriter. He spent most of the time compiling a massive
amount of documents.
Stowaways a big problem, very good search required before
departure, if sailing foreign.
General: Nearest airport is at Casablanca, some 110 miles to the North.
Town near at hand.
GSM telephones can be used onboard.
Fresh water available ex-quay.
Chandler boarded, but not used.
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Trucks can get right alongside vessel. Tankers: Discharge at the special acid berth. Diameter of the discharge
Diesel fuel available by truck, a lot of formalities. lines are 20 cm. – 32 cm. Discharging/loading rate for acid is about
Time is GMT all year. 1,000 tonnes/hr. by hose. The sulphur berth can sometimes be used for
discharging/loading acid, when the acid berth is occupied.
AGENT’S REPORT: March 1998. Density: 1025 – 1027.
Port Limits: The seaward limit of the port for an arrived ship is 4 – 5 miles Fresh Water: Available at the berths, rate about 30 cu.m./hr.
from the breakwater. Fuel: Gas oil available. Other grades delivered by tanker truck from
Documents: Casablanca.
Customs: Fire Precautions: Fire watchmen (guards) have to be engaged during
1 copy Crew List. discharge of ammonia, sulphur, and if any other dangerous cargo in
1 copy Crew Effects Declaration. transit.
1 copy Stores List. (Customs are very strict at this port). Consuls: Consular representatives available for Denmark, France,
1 copy Cargo Manifest for Imported Cargo. Finland, Portugal and Sweden.
1 copy Cargo Manifest of Transit Cargo. Repairs: Only minor repairs.
1 copy Passenger List. Dry Docks: None.
1 copy Arms and Ammunition List. Surveyors: S.G.S.
Port Authorities: Gangway/Deck Watchmen: Compulsory. Vessels up to 100 m. LOA
8 copies Crew List. must employ 1 watchman and vessels over 100 m. LOA must employ
1 copy International Tonnage Certificate (For Harbour Master’s Office). 2 watchmen.
1 copy Last 3 Ports of Call (For Quarantine Service). Opening/Closing Hatches: Always carried out by ship’s crew.
Additionally, there is often a special visit from an Agent of the Marine Customs Allowances: 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spirits per crew
Ministry to vessels whilst alongside the quay to check the following member.
documents: When going ashore, crew members may take 20 cigarettes, but no
Safety Equipment Certificate. alcohol. Customs carry out inspections whilst the ship is in port, and are
Safety Construction Certificate. very strict. They will impose heavy fines for any infringements.
Safety Radio Certificate. Repatriation: Possible.
Certificate of Fitness (Tankers only). Airport: Nearest Casablanca, 150 miles away.
Load Line Certificate. Time: GMT. No changes.
Oil Pollution Prevention Log Book and Certificate. Holidays:
Approaches: The entrance is marked by 3 green lights on the starboard January 1st New Year’s Day.
side and 2 red lights on the port side, all are fixed lights. January 11th Anniversary of the Independence Request
At the harbour entrance, there is a minimum depth of 12.0 m. Day.
Alongside all berths, there is a minimum depth of 28 ft. January 29th/30th Aid El Fitr and Aid Es-Seghir (2 days).
Pilotage: Pilotage is compulsory and is available 24 hours. The Pilot March 3rd Coronation Day.
works on VHF Channels 16 or 12 in the harbour. He will board the vessel April 7th/8th Aid El Adha and Aid El Kebir (2 days).
1.5 miles from the breakwater. Distance from the pilot station to the port April 30th Moharrem.
is 650 m. – 700 m. May 1st Labour Day.
Anchorage: S.W. of the breakwater head, 0.5 miles – 1.0 miles offshore. May 23rd Enthronement of the Crown Prince.
Good holding ground in depths of about 20.0 m. – 24.0 m. The anchorage July 9th King’s Anniversary.
is unsafe in strong Westerly winds, bottom mud or sand. August 10th/11th Idul Mawlid Annabawi and Aid El Mouloud
Restrictions: All berthing manoeuvres are carried out during daylight, (2 days).
port side to, weather permitting. One tug must be kept on stand-by during August 14th Oued Ed Dahab.
discharging operations as per Harbour Master’s instruction. August 20th National Revolution.
Max. Size: Commercial, O.C.P. and Silos Berths are limited to November 6th Al Massirat Al Khadra.
LOA 185 m. Any vessel exceeding this length must apply in writing to November 18th Independence Day.
the Harbour Master’s Office for permission to berth. Dates of Islamic holidays are approximate as they depend on the Lunar
Maximum drafts for berthing: Calendar.
Berth Draft Police/Ambulance/Fire: Police, Immigration: Tel: 00212-4-462277.
Commercial 30 – 30.5 ft. Firemen (Fire Guard): Tel: 00212-4-625057.
O.C.P. 34 ft. Telephones: Not available.
Quai de Nord 34 ft. Banks: Credit du Maroc, Bank Marocaine de Commerce Exterieurs,
Quai de Rive 34 ft. Banque Populaire, Banque du Maroc, Ouafa Banque, Societe Generale
Ships carrying wheat, max. draft 31 ft., and tankers carrying ammonia, Marocaine des Banques and Banque Commerciale du Maroc.
max. draft 28 ft. and max. LOA 165 m., for safety reasons. Storing: See ‘‘Prelims’’.
All berthing manoeuvres carried out 1 hour before High Water, and 1. Stores delivered by truck only.
as per tidal variances. 2. Stores delivered by Ship Chandler, who has to issue a forwarding
Health: After berthing, the ship’s Master has to present the Maritime declaration regarding total quantity to be delivered on board to
Declaration of Health to the Quarantine Agent, stating that the vessel is Customs.
of no danger to public health. When the vessel is cleared, she is given 3. Trucks can proceed along the berth to approximately 10.0 m. from
Free Pratique. the ship’s gangway.
Additionally, if a vessel is entering after calling at another port in the 4. Forklifts cannot be used for storing operations.
same country, Pratique is automatic. 5. Customs supervise the loading operations.
Quarantine Officer can extend Derat Certificate. 6. Local riggers are not used. Ship’s crew handle the loading of stores.
Radio: Casablanca Coast Radio. Ship Supply Service: Ship Chandler available.
VHF: Safi Port Radio (24 hours) can be contacted via VHF. Call sign Shore Leave: Possible (restrictions on some nationals). Shore leave
allowed from 0700 hrs. until 2400 hrs.
‘‘Semaphore’’.
Identification Cards: Immigration Agent issues shore passes once the
Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’.
vessel is alongside the quay, and Passports and Seaman’s Books have
Radar: VTS not available. been checked.
Tugs: Compulsory at Safi Port. For vessels over LOA 100 m., 1 tug Garbage Disposal: The port will only accept garbage in plastic bags.
required, and for vessels over LOA 120 m., 2 tugs required. In the case Charge is DHS.200 plus 20% VAT.
of vessel fitted with bow thrusters, the number of tugs can be reduced Weather: The prevailing winds in the Winter season occur from S.W.
at the discretion of the Pilot, in consultation with the ship’s Master. There through West to N.W., and in the Summer season from N.N.E. to East.
are 2␺1,840 h.p. tugs available. During strong Westerly winds, the swell causes a confused sea in the
Berthing: harbour, but vessels rarely have to put to sea. From November to March,
Total Length there are occasional strong North to N.E. gales, which cause a heavy
Silos Berth: 270 m. sea swell in the harbour area.
Commercial Berths: 448 m. General: Masters are strongly advised to pay special attention to
O.C.P. Berth: 250 m. Customs allowances.
Quai de Rive: 384 m. Authority: Harbour Master’s Office. Tel: ␣212 (4) 463420.
Quai de Nord: 186 m.
Cargo Handling Facilities: Commercial Quay (including Gypsum Berth): AUTHORITY: Capitainerie de Port.
Equipped with 2␺5 tonne and 7␺6 tonne cranes, all mounted on railway
tracks, and 1␺6 tonne Gottwald mobile crane.
Ship’s gear also used. TAN-TAN: 28.29 N. 11.01 W.
Mineral Quay: Equipped with 1␺19 tonne gantry crane for sulphur
discharge (average 450 t.p.h.) and 1 phosphoric acid line (loading only). GENERAL: The following is a translation of French Notices to Mariners.
Quai de Rive: Adjacent to Quay No. 5 is for the discharge of sulphur. The new fishing port of Tan-Tan is situated close to and to the S.W.
1␺19 tonne loader/discharger. 1 phosphoric acid line for loading and of Cape Nachtigal. The main breakwater is 1,698 m. long, running N.E.
discharging sulphuric acid. for about 900 m. and then to the East towards the coast. The
Phosphate Quay: 2 chutes with average rate 1,000 t.p.h. counter-dyke (230 m.) is perpendicular to the main breakwater at about
Silos Quay: Equipped with 2 automatic suckers, averaging 100 t.p.h. per 100 m. from its end. In the extension of the counter-dyke, and starting
sucker (loading). For discharging, the rate is approximately from the coast, the cross dyke is 548 m. long.
100 –120 t.p.h. per sucker. The storage capacity of the silos is The port entrance faces S.W., the passage is about 100 m. wide
24,000 tonnes (wheat). between the ends of the counter-dyke and the cross dyke.
Berth also used for discharging liquid ammonia and as an alternative The port has 2 berths with 6 m. and 4 m. depth, one berth on the
berth for general cargo with 2␺5 tonnes cranes. cross dyke and the other on the main breakwater. It also has a slipway
Stevedores: Advised of ETA by ship’s Agent. 100 m. long and 50 m. wide.
Medical: There is a hospital and private clinic in Safi, together with a Inside the port care must be taken when the winds are from West to
number of private medical practitioners. A dentist is also available. North which produce a fairly strong undertow.

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In October 1979 there were no lights or buoys. Arrival by day is
recommended. A characteristic gap in the cliff and buildings to the N.E.
of the port, together with a mountainous summit to the South will be
seen. To the North of the main breakwater, the sea breaks over a barrier
reef. Near the port the current runs Southwards.
Anchoring is possible in 12 m. – 13 m. of water, with sandy bottom
and very firm, 1.2 miles to the W.S.W. of the end of the main
breakwater.A shallow of 6.4 m. is located 0.5 miles to the West of the
end of this breakwater.
MOROCCO
WEATHER: Wind: (October – May) W. and S.W., (May – October)
E.N.E. (sometimes Force 8).
Swell: From the N.W. in Winter which creates fairly rough seas in
the port.
Currents: Insignificant.
Tides: Height of Springs, 2.20 m. Height of neaps, 0.50 m.
AUTHORITY: Direction d’Exploitation du Port de Tanger, B.P.305,
Tangier, Morocco. Tel: 936040/45. Telex: 33690. FAX: 931505.
Contact: Port Director (Tel: 936040). Port Captain (Tel: 931882).
Commercial Division (Tel: 936040).

TANGIER: 35.47 N. 05.48 W. (See Plan)

VILLA CISNEROS: 23.42 N. 15.55 W.
PORT LIMITS: To the South by the coast and port installations and to
the North by a line joining Pointe de Malabata and the Mouth of L’Oued Also see ‘‘Dakhla’’.
Elyhoud.
DOCUMENTS: Required on arrival: The new port of Dakhla is 5 km. S.W. of the former port of Villa Cisneros.
Health Declaration. This former port is now used by naval vessels and small coastal fishing
2 Crew Lists. vessels up to 5.5 m. draft.
7 Cargo Manifests.
5 Lists of Passengers Disembarking.
4 Lists of Passengers in Transit.
Required on departure:
5 Cargo Manifests. NOTES
5 Manifests of Passengers Embarking. Please also advise Shipping Guides Ltd.
PILOTAGE: Pilotage is compulsory for ships of more than 50 g.r.t. for
entering, leaving and shifting in harbour. Departure possible throughout
24 hours. Pilot on VHF Channel 16/12 throughout 24 hours. Vessels
should advise arrival 6 hours and 1 hour in advance.
Pilot boards 0.5 miles North of head of breakwater.
ANCHORAGES: There are good anchorages to the East and Southeast
of the breakwater head in depths of 10 m.–16 m.
RESTRICTIONS: The harbour area between the breakwater and the
extremity of the main pier has a minimum depth of 9 m.
Wreck Buoy: It is very important that vessels keep the wreck buoy
(35␥ 47.27' N., 05␥ 47.05' W.) on their port side when entering the port.
HEALTH: Apart from the international laws which must be obeyed,
vessels coming from an infected area must send in advance (12 hours)
a telegram to ‘‘Saniport Tangiers’’ describing the state of the vessel and
persons on board.
Vessels having a sick person on board to be landed at the port must
send a telegram as soon as possible to ‘‘Saniport Tangiers’’ with all
details concerning the case to be brought ashore and await the
corresponding reply.
Evacuation of sick persons is effected by ambulance, either municipal
or private, after having advised the Port Health authorities.
RADIO: Tangiers Radio listens on 2182 kHz and VHF Channel 16.
TUGS: The port owns 1 tug of 1,500 h.p.
BERTHING: Mole de Commerce:
Berth Length Depth Remarks
(m.) (m.)
TC 114 12.0 Large Cargoes
Quai C1 & C2 170 12.0 TC and Various
P1 130 9.0 Cereals
P2 100 6.0 Containers
P3 100 6.0 Containers
P4 100 4.0 Tugs
P5 100 2.5 Fishing Boats
P6 100 8.5 Liners
P7 100 8.5 Cruise Ships
P8 100 8.5 Various
T1 120 5.0 Small Car Ferries
T2 120 5.0 Small Car Ferries
T3 115 4.0 Small Car Ferries/Ro-Ro
T4 165 6.0 Large Car Ferries/Ro-Ro
Ro-Ro 130 6.0 Ro-Ro Terminal
Post Petrolier 115 9.0 Tanker Terminal
Quai Peche 270 2.0 – 3.0 Fishing
Quai Capitainerie 180 2.0 – 3.0 Fishing/Yachting
Quai Barcasse 190 2.0 – 3.0 Fishing
Quay Alyscaphes 160 2.0 – 3.0 Navy
CRANES:
2 rail mounted cranes with capacity of 10 tons.
4 rail mounted cranes with capacity of 6 tons.
2 mobile cranes, lifting capacity 6 tons.
1 mobile crane, lifting capcity 3 tons.
1 container crane with capacity of 45 tons.
1 crane, lifting capacity 30 tons.
1 autocrane for heavy goods with capacity of 30 tons.
STEVEDORES: Working hours: 0700 hrs. – 1500 hrs., 1500 hrs. –
2300 hrs.
MEDICAL: Hospital and clinics are available.
TANKERS: Length of berth 115 m. Butane gas carriers also handled.
FRESH WATER: Available.
FUEL: Only available to fishing vessels.
CONSULS:
Finland 932085 France 932039
Italy 931064 Netherlands 932145
Norway 937173 Portugal 931708
Spain 935625 Sweden 935872
Switzerland 934721 United Kingdom 935895
U.S.A. 935904
REPAIRS: Slipway for fishing vessels.
GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Advisable, order through Agent.
AIRPORT: International airport 12 km. from port on the road to Rabat.
TIME: GMT. No changes.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police: Tel. 19; Town Ambulance:
Tel. 932444, 934242 and 937683; Private Ambulance: Tel. 921089; Fire
Brigade: Tel.15.
TELEPHONES: Installation only possible at the jetty.

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