General GENERAL ALBANIA (See Plan) Cash: Lek is currency US$1.00 ␦ 142 Leks (March 2002) Foreign currency may be exchanged (approx days notice) Provisions: Government ship chandler Fresh vegetables good, fish GEO-POLITICAL: Capital City: Tirana Nationality: (noun) Albanian, (adjective) Albanian Population: 3,581,655 COMMUNICATIONS: International Direct Dial Code: 355 Number of Internal Airports: Major Languages Spoken: Albanian (official - derived from Tosk dialect), Greek, Vlach, Romani, Slavic dialects ECONOMY: Currency: Lek (ALL) of 100 Qintars Exchange: (as of November 2007) US$ 1.00 ␦ ALL 81.88 Exchange rates under licence from XE.com Main Industries: Food processing, textiles and clothing, lumber, oil, cement, chemicals, mining, basic metals and hydropower ENVIRONMENT: Territorial Sea: 12 n.m Other Maritime Claims: Continental Shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation Coastline Extent: 362 km Climate: Mild temperate; cool, cloudy, wet winters; hot, clear, dry summers; interior is cooler and wetter Natural Resources: Petroleum, natural gas, coal, bauxite, chromite, copper, iron ore, nickel, salt, timber and hydropower Natural Hazards: Destructive earthquakes; tsunamis occur along southwestern coast; floods; drought Terrain: Mostly mountains and hills; small plains along coast DURRES: 41␥ 19' N 19␥ 28' E DOCUMENTS: Completed on arrival MAX SIZE: Controlled by berth depth, draft 28 ft in Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ RESTRICTIONS: Vessels arriving from ports in Montenegro, Italy and Greece must give Notice of Arrival 48 hours in advance Vessels arriving from ports in other countries must give Notice of Arrival five days in advance Notice of Arrival is sent by radio to ‘‘Adetare Durres’’ with following information: Vessel’s name and flag; name of last port; draft on arrival; cargo description and distribution; particulars of vessel’s tonnage and length Entrance is through buoyed channel, depth 27 ft APPROACHES: The approach channel is n.m long, width 130 m and has a depth of 7.2 m PILOTAGE: Compulsory Arriving vessels should anchor and await Pilot in position Lat 41␥ 15' 08" N, Long 19␥ 26' E Pilot available in daylight hours only PRATIQUE: Free pratique given when Pilot boards provided vessel’s Health Declaration is satisfactory TUGS: Port Authority supplies tugs for mooring and unmooring on Pilot’s recommendations BERTHS: General Cargo Wharf No 5, depth 26 ft All other berths, depth 21 ft The depth in the port varies from 7.3 – 11.0 m TANKER FACILITIES: One oil berth, at the East Mole, depth 23 ft Tank cleaning facilities available CRANES: Shore cranes and mobile cranes, – 45 tons capacity MEDICAL: Doctor and hospital facilities available FRESH WATER: Available ex-wharf at all berths FUEL: Limited quantity available for emergency only REPAIRS: State shipyard can effect limited hull and engine repairs SURVEYORS: Regjistri Detar Shqiptar, Durres Tel/Fax: +355 (52) 22438 TIME: GMT plus hour LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1, January (New Year); Easter; Muslim religious holiday (Bajram the Great Day, days plus day); May (Labour Day); 28 November (Independence Day); Christmas Day No work performed on Sundays and holidays unless otherwise requested NEAREST AIRPORT: Rinas Airport, distance 35 km SHORE LEAVE: Crew may use Seamen’s Club in port area IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore passes issued by local police SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: 1979 (Updated 2002) Navigation: Incoming vessels are to anchor in position Lat 41␥ 15' N, Long 19␥ 27' E (2.5 miles from breakwater) and await orders The Danger Area shown on BA Chart No 2701 is reportedly non-existent Pilot: Equipped with VHF Channel 16, boards at anchorage Tugs: Two medium size tugs available for docking One salvage tug stationed in port Draft: Pilots advised 27 ft in max draft alongside and in approaches Cargo Facilities: Loaded 14,000 tonnes of cement in 50 kg bags from rail and road trucks Three shift system Used both shore cranes and ship’s derricks As cargo comes from cement factory in interior by rail, presentation is very intermittent, and vessel rarely informed of working prospects more than a few hours in advance Sundays are normally holidays Loading rate averaged 1,000 tons approx per working day but ranged from 200 – 1,700 tons, depending on labour and cargo availability Formalities: ETA’s required five days and two days in advance, also include length, tonnage, flag, state of health, etc Documents required: Crew Lists, Lists of Foreign Currency, Personal Effects Lists, Health Declaration, Stores Lists Bond is sealed but Customs will open on request Repair Facilities: Small shipyard for minor repairs available Surveys: Agents advise that Government Surveyor available for radio surveys, etc No Classification Society Surveyor available See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) available at moderate prices, meat not recommended Laundry: Available Reasonable price, average standard Crew: Repatriation is reportedly possible, however it takes three days to get an exit visa Shore leave is permitted A special pass has to be obtained to visit the town Tours to Tirana by car can be arranged with prior notice If ship’s Master requires gangway watch, ship’s crew to perform guard duty Port Facilities: Berthing facilities for ten ocean-going vessels Sufficient ton shore cranes available Railway tracks to most quays Main imports are coal/coke Exports are chrome ore Priority for Albanian vessels One floating crane Lack of mechanisation reduces work rate Forklift trucks available, capacity 3.2 – 32 tons Agency: Adtare (private agency) in port area There are many other private ship’s Agents available The Agents visit vessel twice daily and speak adequate English and are reasonably helpful Fresh Water: Available from barge at US$1.50 per ton approx Fuel Oil: Heavy oil and diesel oil delivered by road tankers (limited amounts) Local Regulations: Permission to immobilise engines must be obtained Garbage is collected daily (compulsorily) in plastic sacks Permission required prior to de-ballasting Watchmen: Not required as gangway guards provided AUTHORITY: Port of Durres Authority, Durres, Albania Tel: +355 (52) 23115 FAX: +355 (52) 23115 Email: a.p.d.@san.com.al Contact: Partizan Osmani, Port Director SARANDE: 39␥ 52' N 20␥ 02' E Also see Durres DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Durres’’ RESTRICTIONS: See ‘‘Durres’’ PILOTAGE: Compulsory On arrival vessels should anchor and wait for Pilot in position Lat 39␥ 51' 50" N, Long 20␥ 10' 10" E Pilot available only during daylight hours PRATIQUE: Free pratique given when Pilot boards provided vessel’s Health Declaration is satisfactory BERTHS: Larger vessels work cargo at anchor only Ship’s gear used FRESH WATER: Not available FUEL: Not available AUTHORITY: See ‘‘Durres’’ SHENGJIN: 41␥ 49' N 19␥ 35' E Also see Durres DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Durres’’ MAX SIZE: Draft 18 ft RESTRICTIONS: See ‘‘Durres’’ PILOTAGE: Compulsory On arrival vessels should anchor and await Pilot in position Lat 41␥ 48' N., Long 19␥ 35' E Pilot available only during daylight hours PRATIQUE: Free Pratique given when Pilot boards provided vessel’s Health Declaration is satisfactory TUGS: One small tug available BERTHS: Two piers in harbour, one of which is used for larger vessels FRESH WATER: Limited supply by barge FUEL: Not available AUTHORITY: See ‘‘Durres’’