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ALGERIA General GENERAL (See Plan) GEO-POLITICAL: Capital City: Algiers Nationality: (noun) Algerian, (adjective) Algerian Population: 32,930,091 COMMUNICATIONS: International Direct Dial Code: 213 Number of Internal Airports: 52 Major Languages Spoken: Arabic (official), French, Berber dialects ECONOMY: Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD) of 100 Centimes Exchange: (as of November 2007) US$ 1.00 ␦ DZD 66.53 DZD 1.00 ␦ US$ 0.02 Exchange rates under licence from XE.com Main Industries: Petroleum, natural gas, light industries, mining, electrical, petrochemical and food processing ENVIRONMENT: Territorial Sea: 12 n.m Other Maritime Claims: Exclusive Fishing Zone: 32-52 n.m Coastline Extent: 998 km Climate: Arid to semiarid; mild, wet winters with hot, dry summers along coast; drier with cold winters and hot summers on high plateau; sirocco is a hot, dust/sand-laden wind especially common in summer Natural Resources: Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, uranium, lead and zinc Natural Hazards: Mountainous areas subject to severe earthquakes; mudslides and floods in rainy season Terrain: Mostly high plateau and desert; some mountains; narrow, discontinuous coastal plain Average Temperatures: Month High Low January 18␥ C 3␥ C June 34␥ C 20␥ C September 33␥ C 18␥ C DOCUMENTS: Report: September 1995 Currency Declaration: The Master of a tanker calling at the port of Arzew forgot to declare official ship’s funds of about US$ 12,000 in the ship’s safe When asked if he had any funds, the Master readily admitted that as Master, he of course had official funds in his safe Nevertheless, the omission resulted in confiscation of those funds, a fine of about US$ 24,000, legal fees of about US$ 1,200 and off-hire time amounting to about US$ 33,000 Operators are advised to remind their Masters to be aware of the necessity to be very careful with declarations in the ports of Algeria SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: May 1998 US Notice to Mariners No 1: Dated 3rd January 1998 Please notice Special Warning No 103, Algeria: Special Warning No 103 – Algeria Due to domestic unrest and anti-foreign violence, US Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when in Algerian waters Continuing attacks against foreigners indicate that the level of risk in Algeria remains high Attacks against maritime vessels in Algerian ports have already taken place over the past year, and we have received recent indications that armed groups in Algeria may be planning further attacks against maritime targets The US Embassy in Algiers specifically identifies ports and airline terminals as terrorist targets Commercial shipping should remain on maximum alert when in Algerian waters and maintain adequate security precautions The Department of State continues to recommend that US citizens avoid travel to Algeria, and that Americans in Algeria, whose circumstances not afford them effective protection, depart the country Cancel Special Warning No 101 (Department of State) (24th March 1995) Master’s Comment: We visited ports (Oran, Algiers, Bejaia) between 1996-1998, and I consider the situation there as quite unsafe Two Latvian seamen have been shot dead in Algiers (December 1995) The Shipowners are to take adequate measures to ensure safety of both their ships and crew The crew should exercise heightened security precautions while in Algerian waters Information Before Arrival: Telex the following to Agent: Name of vessel, Nationality, Port of Registration, Name of Master, Number of crew, Number of passengers, Last port, Next port, Name of Owner, LOA, beam, g.r.t., n.r.t., S.d.w.t., Summer draft, Cargo grade and quantity Documents: Standard list as follows: Agent Clearance Last Port Ship’s Currency (Safe) Crew List Crew Vaccination List Crew Effects Declaration Crew Currency List Health Declaration Passenger List Stowaways List Stores List Bonded Stores List Equipment List Narcotics List Medicine List Arms/Ammunition List Notice of Readiness Statement of Facts Ullage Report Letters of Protest 1 Police/ Immigration Customs 1 Health 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1/1 4 1 1 1 1 1 This list is non-exhaustive and suggest that more copies are made Basically everything must be declared, especially bonded stores, TV, video sets, tapes (including training equipment) Pay special attention to cigarettes, spirits and cash currencies General: Shore people visiting vessel: Before berthing: Pilot and Coast Guards Alongside berth: Sanitary, Agent, Harbour Master, Loading Master, Shippers, Immigration Officers, Marine Customs (2-3 persons from each Office) For safety of vessel and crew, only Coast Guards are authorised to stay on board during the visit of Authorities Upon completion of formalities and when traditional ‘presents’ are collected, Authorities and Coast Guards leave the vessel, although army soldiers remain on shore in order to prevent unauthorised people boarding vessel Boarding Agent can explain further upon request Declarations to be Filled in by Master: For the Agent: Declaration of Entrance and Sailing For Police, Immigration: Enquiry Declaration For Harbour Master: Ship Declaration Check List For Sanitary Officer (Free Pratique): Health Declaration Master to write carefully and legibly vessel’s dimensions and particulars on any form where it is requested Vessel’s dimensions are the basis of calculation of port expenses Shore Leave: Not permitted Ship’s gangway must be lifted from 1800 hrs until 0800 hrs ALGIERS (El Djazair): 36␥ 50' N 03␥ 00' E (See Plan) DOCUMENTS: Cargo Manifest required for all cargo including that in transit for non-Algerian ports Crew and Passenger Personal Effects Lists Crew Lists Currency Manifest Declaration of Health Lists of Arms, Ammunitions or Military Stores (or ‘‘Nil’’ Declaration) Private Bond and Beer List Stores List, including Bonded Stores Vaccination List Immigration officials may require to inspect all discharge books or passports Customs regulations are strictly interpreted Care should be taken to ensure that all ships’ papers are perfectly in order Vessels arriving with incomplete or inaccurate documentation have been subjected to severe delays and penalties MAX SIZE: Vessels of 25,000 tons proceed normally Length not restricted; maximum draft 38 ft DENSITY: Salt water RESTRICTIONS: None if Port Authority is advised by Radio Algiers or by Agent PILOTAGE: Compulsory Available day or night Pilot boards vessel approximately 0.5 n.m from end of Wattier Jetty Pilot boat is black with insignia of two white anchors ANCHORAGES: Algiers Bay is crescent-shaped with Cape Caxine on the west and Cape Matifon on the east Depth 25.0 – 30.0 m Bottom is good holding ground, and vessels are sheltered from west and northwest PRATIQUE: Health Officer boards vessel on arrival VHF: Harbour Master on Channels 16 and 12 TUGS: Three tugs available of 600 – 800 h.p and also one of 1,000 h.p for towing in harbour; two larger tugs available for open sea, 1,500 – 1,300 h.p BERTHS: There are 54 berths with total length of 9,519 m and two berths of 250 m each for tankers All general cargo berths have cranes with lift of – tons Iron cargoes only handled at Berths No 33/1, and Vessels handling general cargo will have to shift to one of these berths if they have iron amongst the general cargo TANKER FACILITIES: Quay de Lorient: two berths, with depth alongside 11.50 m Deballasting facilities available LPG/LNG FACILITIES: See ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated January 1981 STEVEDORES: Available Opening/Closing Hatches: Normally opened by crew, or by port workers MEDICAL: All assistance available FRESH WATER: Delivered by pipeline to quay, or by water barges FUEL: Deliveries by pipeline on most quays or by barge Large vessels are supplied by barge in the roads DRY DOCK: There are two dry docks: 136 m length, 18.5 m width, and m depth 74.3 m length, 15.5 m width and m depth REPAIRS: All repairs available SURVEYORS: M Hamaid, c/o Expertises Maritimes, 10 Rue Duc Descars (Yo Ghouta), PO Box 119, Algiers Tel: +213 (2) 615259 Fax: +213 (2) 615590 POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +213 (2) 630161 Fire Service Tel: +213 (2) 637122 FIRE PRECAUTIONS: A special notice with instructions is delivered to tankers Fire station established within port area SECURITY/GANGWAY: Service by three experienced companies arranged by Agent TIME: GMT plus hour LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day (1 January); Aid El Adha (February); First Mouharam (March); Achoura (March); May Day (1 May); El Mawlid Ennabaoui Echarif (May); Revolution Day (19 June); Independence Day (5 July); Anniversary of the starting of the Revolution 1954 (1 November); Aid El Fitr (December) Friday is now considered as the weekly rest day in Algeria CONSULS: All principal countries are represented in Algeria Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Algiers NEAREST AIRPORT: Dar-el-Beida at a distance of 20 km from Algiers; several flights daily SHORE LEAVE: Allowed REPATRIATION: Frequent departures for Europe by ship or plane IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required DEVELOPMENTS: The port is to be extended to the east to provide 700 m of container berths with a depth of 19 m SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: January 1981 Approaches: BA Charts No 855 and 2555 Prominent land features clearly visible both visually and by radar At night-time, anchored or underway, vessels are very difficult to identify due to background of shore lights No Buoy marking western extremity of prohibited anchorage area (Lat 36␥ 49.3' N, Long 03␥ 07.2' E) unlit at time of visit Anchorage: Anchorage prohibited east of line drawn from No Buoy to east of beacon on coastline at Long 03␥ 10' E Reasonable anchorage obtained miles NE of Qk.Fl light at end of northern breakwater in approximately 40 fathoms No separate tanker or small vessel anchorages although small vessels generally appeared to anchor either between main breakwaters immediately east of Jettee de L’Est or close offshore with little regard to eastern harbour entrance Anchorage completely exposed to prevailing winds from NE and swells that accompany wind Wind: Prevailing wind is from north to NE and is strongest during winter months Swell builds up quickly and causes harbour to be virtually untenable with many ships breaking loose from berths Authorities close port and all ships leave berths generally when weather conditions have started to abate Forecasts difficult to obtain VHF: Call ‘‘Algiers Harbourmaster’’ Channel 16, working on Channel 12 Range limited to about six miles On arrival, vessel’s information required and details of cargo to be loaded or discharged French speaking is an advantage in which case call ‘‘Capitainerie du Port’’ Very little warning of berthing instructions given Agents can, apparently, be contacted through Harbour Master Berthing: Berthing and unberthing only during the hours of daylight unless in extreme emergency Berth 37: Port side alongside ‘‘Brise Iames Est’’ jetty in Area Depth alongside 10.0 m forward and 10.5 m aft Little or no tidal effect Straight jetty with protruding dolphins of concrete construction and fendered by tyres mounted on timber and suspended from quayside by chains Berth affected by swell from north/NE and vessels can surge up and down the quayside alarmingly It is essential to have out as many moorings as possible and in particular good stern lines and forward back-springs On this visit, moorings parted and eventually necessary to have mooring winches manned continuously to counteract vessel’s surging This vessel (31,296 cu.m.) was largest gas vessel to have entered Algiers Port gangway initially used but later replaced by ‘‘Board of Trade’’ gangway It is advisable not to rig gangway before berthing due to quayside obstructions Pilot: Upon receipt of berthing instructions, vessel proceeds to a position approximately half mile east of southern breakwater entrance Pilot boards by pilot ladder, side appropriate to weather conditions but generally on port side, from pilot launch Pilot ladder about m above water Pilot also boards by launch when unberthing Tugs: Two used for berthing and three for unberthing (bad weather) Two good ship’s ropes to each tug For berthing, forward tug taken on port bow and aft tug on starboard quarter, similar arrangement for unberthing These positions to enable vessel to swing short round to port immediately after entering breakwater Density: Density alongside 1026 Cargo: Butane discharge Receiver’s Sonatrach cannot accept cargo below +5␥C, therefore heater required Booster pump not required after initial problems resolved Shore tank capacity is small and adjacent to gas-bottling/distribution plant At first, Receivers were asking for maximum rate of discharge and then stopping cargo every two/three hours After contacting Commercial Manager of Sonatrach, arrangement was made whereby shore plant emptied tanks before resumption of discharge and then discharge maintained at slow rate for several hours Cargo discharged 4,000 tonnes in days Contacts: Sonatrach Manager LPG Operations, Marketing Division – Gas Exports, 46 Boulevard Mohamed V, Algiers Tel: +213 (2) 611224 This person is responsible for all gas import/export contracts, works closely with Trammogas Sonatrach Commercial Manager, Commercial Division, 46 Boulevard Mohamed V, Algiers Tel: +213 (2) 611224 Commercial Manager works closely with the Manager LPG Operations Authorities: Algerian requirements are now well established and particularly applicable to this port All items contained within the Bond are carefully checked and counted and any single discrepancy can result in large fine All money (all currencies) collected in, declared on Currency Declaration and locked in safe Customs did not rummage on this visit because all paper-work exactly to their requirements No cargo documentation was in the vessel’s possession for berthing Customs satisfied with Master’s Declaration that cargo papers were in transit between UK and Algeria Agent: Compagnie Nationale Algerienne de Navigation (CNAN) Cable address: CNAN, Algiers Tel: +213 (2) 626400 and 628800 Chandler: Provided excellent quality fresh provisions at short notice and at reasonable price Method of payment is by Cash Requisition through Agent Fresh Water: Good quality and available on quayside Shore meter inoperative Bunkers: Available by barge General: Repatriation can be easily arranged through Agents Airport approximately 10 km away with five daily flights to Paris and one to London Disembarking personnel hand in Discharge Book plus two photographs to Agent a few hours before disembarking to clear Immigration formalities Reasonable communication links with the UK and people most helpful Shore leave unrestricted, personnel to carry Identity Cards AUTHORITY: Direction Generale de Port d’Alger, BP 708, Algiers, Algeria Tel: +213 (2) 579557 Telex: 61275 Contact: The Commercial Director See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) ALGERIA ANNABA: 36␥ 58' N 07␥ 47' E LOCATION: At the mouth of the Seybouse river on the NE coast CHARTS: BA Charts No 1567 and 2121 Nautical Publications: Admiralty List of Radio Signals Vol 6(3) and 1(1) DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Algiers’’ ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant MAX SIZE: Draft 9.80 m Bulk: Draft 11.0 m Containers: 8,000 d.w.t., draft 8.5 m Ro-Ro: 8,000 d.w.t., draft 8.5 m Tankers: Draft 12.80 m PILOTAGE: Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours, boarding 0.5 n.m east of the entrance Pilot required for entering, leaving or shifting in harbour Vessels arriving during night and wishing to enter the basin must anchor at n.m to east of Southern Lighthouse at main entrance (red occulting light) on steady sand bottom of 65 – 100 ft depth ANCHORAGES: Good anchorage, well protected against west or north winds at about n.m to north of harbour with depths of 40 – 60 ft on rocky and sandy steady bottom PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessels shall notify their ship’s Agent of their ETA prior to arrival either by telephone or via Annaba radio, call sign ‘‘7TB’’ ISPS: The following vessels must send to the PFSO notification of security 24 hours prior to arrival: ⌻ passenger vessels and high speed passenger craft ⌻ cargo vessels and high speed craft of 500 g.r.t and above VHF: Harbour Master’s office listens on Channel 16 and works on Channels 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 throughout 24 hours The pilot station listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 14 TUGS: Three tugs available (3,400 h.p., 1,500 h.p., 1,000 h.p.), fitted with fire appliances BERTHS: The port has total quay length 3,685 m Three basins of sheltered waters, 94 ha., with the outer basin covering 45 ha., with average depth of 12.8 m The large middle dock covering 40 with depth from 10.0 – 12.5 m., and the small dock covering with depth from 7.0 – 10.0 m Total storage area of the port is 76 Max draft at the berths is 9.75 – 12.5 m Petroleum products are handled at the northern pier in the outer harbour General Cargo: General cargo is handled at Berths No – 10 and 22 Total berthing length is 850 m with max draft 9.80 m., except Berth No (length 160 m.) with max draft 6.20 m Fishing Port: The port can handle 27 trawlers and 48 small sardine boats at wharfs totalling 729 m The dock area covers 26,400 sq.m and shoreside storage 9,500 sq.m BULK FACILITIES: Cereal Terminal: Operator: Office Algerien Interprofessional des Cereales (OAIC), City Attoui El Hadjar, Algeria Tel: +213 (38) 858747 Fax: +213 (38) 858764 Email: oaic@annaba-port.com Facilities: The cereal terminal is located in the northern zone at Berth No 12 and is exclusively for the transit of cereals Quay length 155 m with average depth 11.0 m and is capable of handling vessels up to 30,000 d.w.t The terminal has a screw loading/unloading gantry crane capable of handling up to 400 tonnes/hr and a pneumatic gantry with flow rate of 100 tonnes/hr used during the completion of the unloading of the ships There is a conveyor system connecting the gantry crane to the silos The storage silo has 59 cells capable of handling 16,000 tons The terminal has facilities for handling both rail cars and trucks Fertiliser Terminal: Operator: Asmidal, PO Box 326, Route des Salines, Annaba, Algeria Tel: +213 (38) 521800, 521400 Fax: +213 (38) 522400 Email: groupe-asmidal@asmidal-dz.com Web: www.asmidal-dz.com Facilities: Berth No 18, total length 125 m and max draft 11.0 m., is equipped for the refuelling of ships and export of asphalt by conveyor and ammonia via chicksans Berth No 20, total length 135 m and max draft 9.0 m is used for importing sulphur and potash Discharge rate per gantry unloader is 320 tonnes/hr Part of the hinterland behind the berth is occupied by Annaba Power Station Iron/Steel Terminal: Operator: Mittal Steel Annaba Facilities: Berth No 13 is used primarily for the imports of coal and iron ore The berth is equipped with four gantries rated at 800 – 1,000 tonnes/hr The berth can handle vessels up to 55,000 d.w.t and max draft 12.5 m Annual throughput is million tons of coal Berths No 14 and 15 with total length of 630 m and max draft 9.75 m are used for the import and export of iron and steel and metallurgical products Phosphate Terminal: Operator: Entreprise Publique Economique du Fer et du Phosphate (FERPHOS), Portuaires (Uniport) 8, Rue Souahi Madani, 23000 Annaba, Algeria Tel: +213 (38) 846508, 846360, 868020 Fax: +213 (38) 848143, 868101 Telex: 81805, 81812 SDODZ Facilities: Bulk phosphates are handled at Berths No 16, 17 and 19 Berths No 16 and 17 have total length 285 m handling vessels up to max draft 11.0 m Berth No 19 has total length 220 m handling vessels up to max draft 9.85 m ALGERIA Annaba Sugar Terminal: Facilities: The sugar terminal is located on the northern quay at Berth No 11 with total length of 145 m and depth 9.80 m The terminal is capable of handling vessels up to 18,000 d.w.t This berth has two conveyor extractor/belts for handling brown sugar with a warehouse having total capacity of 14,000 tons The warehouse has facilities for handling both railcars and trucks The berth also handles vegetable oil by discharging to an underground pipeline via a connection on the quay to storage tanks located away form the berth IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required GENERAL: Storing: Ship chandlers available for storing vessels in the Owner Area (sq.m.) Quai (No.) Entreprise Portuaire de Annaba 3,363 3,124 3,620 1,625 975 4,300 32,085 4 Owner Area (sq.m.) Quai (No.) port Contact ship’s Agent DEVELOPMENTS: Development of a new basin on the east side of the industrial mole The project will include: construction of a northern mole length 900 m and secondary mole length 2,120 m land infill of 87 on the east side of the existing pier construction of a second container terminal, quay length 300 m handling vessels with max draft 13.0 m construction of a second cereals terminal with silo capacity 25,000 tons, quay length 250 m., handling vessels with max draft 14 m construction of a terminal for handling ferries up to LOA 200 m and draft 10.0 m construction of a quay for handling of sulphur and potash, handling vessels up to LOA 200 m and draft 10.0 m construction of a second quay for petroleum products at the northern end of the existing industrial pier, length 240 m., handling vessels with max draft up to 12.0 m increase in depth at phosphates Berth No 19 from 9.45 – 12.0 m building of a 1.3 storage area adjacent to the existing storage for coal 10 improvement of both rail and road links to the new facilities 11 construction of an area totalling 8.6 as a green belt area adjacent to the existing urban zone Additionally, 32 will be reserved for future extension of operations for the handling of the cargoes and various industrial activities, with a further 101 reserved for future infill inside the breeze blades islands on the coastline SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: September 1982 Position: Lat 36␥ 54' N, Long 07␥ 46' E Name: Formally named Bone, in most of the charts it is mentioned as Bone Radio: Annaba Radio keeps watch also on VHF Channel 16 and working Channels 24, 25, 26 and 27 Gangway/Deck Watchmen: Shore watchman is compulsory by port authorities Opening/Closing Hatches: Performed by crew Identification Cards: Shore passes are issued by Immigration Office and shore leave is allowed on presentation of the issued pass and passport or seaman’s book Restrictions at Port: As soon as vessel anchors in Annaba Roads, Coast Guard comes on board and collects all documents and seals all bonded stores Attention is to be paid on the correct counting of bonded stores, such as cigarettes, spirits, etc Beer is not sealed and crew allowed 200 cigarettes plus one bottle of spirits each a) It is strictly forbidden for ships to use their whistles or sirens in the harbour, exceptions when vessel being under way for preventing collisions Strictly forbidden to call Pilot by means of whistle between 2000 – 0600 hrs b) All ships must keep on board sufficient crew in order to carry out all ship’s handling, especially shiftings of vessel Normally Master is informed by Port Authority and signs notice, but many times happened to inform vessel at any time to shift immediately c) It is strictly forbidden to carry out deballasting operations in the harbour waters, except after a systematic control has been made by the Master, the Dock Master or a surveyor appointed by them, to prove that ballast water is clean d) Any repairs being made to the hull of the vessel, scraping, painting, painting of Load Line marks must be authorised by the captaincy e) Trials of the engines can only be done with an authorisation from Port Captain Maximum Draft Allowed: 31 ft for the berth of minerals (iron and coke) AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire de Annaba, Quai Nord, Mole Cigogne, BP 1232, 23000 Annaba, Algeria Tel: +213 (38) 863131, 863143 FAX: +213 (38) 865415 Telex: 81652 Email: epan@annaba-port.com Web: www.annaba-port.com Contact: D Salhi, Port Director (Email: pdg@annaba-port.com) A Toudert, Port Captain (Tel: +213 (38) 864591 Fax: +213 (38) 864295 Email: capitainerie@annaba-port.com) Entreprise Portuaire de Annaba 32,000 46,750 3,520 25,112 55,400 Mole Cigogne 5 ARZEW, including Arzew El Djedid: 35␥ 50' N 0␥ 12' W (See Plan) CONTAINER FACILITIES: General Purpose Terminal: Operator: Port Authority Facilities: The general-purpose terminal handles Ro-Ro and container vessels at Berths No 1, 2, and 22 Total berth length is 240 m with max draft 8.5 m handling vessels up to 8,000 d.w.t The terminal has 1␺40 ton reach stacker, tractors, trailers with the capability of storing containers three high, and total storage area of 10 ha., handling 75,000 TEU per year OTHER FACILITIES: Ferry Passenger Terminal: Operator: Compagnie Nationale de Navigation SNTM/CNAN, Siege social 2, Quai No 9, Nouvelle Gare Maritime, Alger Port, Algeria Tel: +213 (21) 711478 Email: CNAN@ist.cerist.dz Ferry Operator: ENTMV (Entreprise Nationale de Transport Maritime de Voyageurs) Facilities: The passenger terminal is located at Berths No and with total length 349 m and draft 7.0 – 9.80 m The terminal has total area 4,000 sq.m primarily handling passengers transiting between Marseilles and Annaba Annual throughput is 50,000 passengers and 6,500 vehicles TANKER FACILITIES: NAFTAL: Operator: Entreprise Nationale de Distribution de Produits Petroliers (NAFTAL), Quai No 4, Annaba, Algeria Tel: +213 (38) 823573, 823576.Email: naftal@annaba-port.com Facilities: Berth No 18 handles ammonia, fuel and tar Berth No 26 at the northern pier in the outer harbour has max draft 12.80 m and handles refined petroleum products including super gasoline and gas oil petroleum products Terminal Operators: Societe Nationale du Transport Maritime des Hydrocarbures et des Produits Chimiques (SNTM – HYPROC), Siege Social BP 60, Arzew, Algeria Tel: +213 (41) 373099 Fax: +213 (41) 376245 Telex: 12096, 12097, 12933 Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ CRANES: The port has 1␺80 ton floating crane available Sugar Terminal: The berth is equipped with 2␺10 ton dock side rail mounted cranes General Cargo: The berths are equipped with 6␺6 ton rail-mounted electric cranes There are also three mobile cranes from 20 – 120 tons capacity Steel Terminal: Berths No 14 and 15 have 5␺25 ton and 2␺40 ton electric cranes connected to the road and railway network CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage: Warehouses: ENASUCRE Douanes Asmidal FERPHOS Quay Area: FERPHOS IMAN SIDER STEVEDORES: Available Working hours (whole days), normal hours: 0700 – 1020, 1400 – 1720 Shifts: 0630 – 1230, 1300 – 1900, 2000 – 0200 Working night and holidays, overtime 50% Opening/Closing Hatches: Performed by stevedores FRESH WATER: Plentiful supply of water alongside wharves at a rate of – 14 t.p.h By barge at the tanker berths FUEL: Available Contact AVICAT Tel: +213 (38) 866501 Fax: +213 (38) 866501 DRY DOCK: The port has 1␺500 ton and 1␺350 ton slipways available REPAIRS: One graving dock fitted with two rolling cradles on slipways, lifting capacity 100 tons and 200 tons Divers and frogmen available SECURITY/GANGWAY: Performed by ship’s crew WEATHER/TIDES: Prevailing winds generally of NW and west Storms from these directions are blocked by mountains which lie behind harbour Harbour is only exposed to storms from east and NE which are very rare There is practically no swell or surf into harbour Tidal variation about ft and water level ranges about 31 in depending on season Low waters from February to June and high waters from June to February NEAREST AIRPORT: Annaba, Rabah Bitat Domestic Airport, 20 km SHORE LEAVE: Allowed LOCATION: The port of Arzew extends between Lat 35␥ 50' N and Lat 35␥ 52' N and Long 0␥ 08' W and Long 0␥ 17' W, at the NW end of the Gulf of Arzew The port of Arzew El Djedid is located in position Lat 35␥ 48' 06" N, Long 00␥ 12' 30" W CHARTS: BA Charts No 822 and 838 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) DOCUMENTS: Arms and Ammunition Lists Crew Lists Manifests Vaccination Lists All log books, certificates and registers will be inspected Sailing: The Sailing Declaration must be made hours at least prior to sailing time Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated June 2006 MAX SIZE: Crude: Displacement 250,000 tons, depth 26.5 m Dry Cargo: Depth 8.0 m Gas: 200,000 cu.m., depth 13.5 m Products: 100,000 d.w.t., depth 26.0 m Also see ‘‘Berths’’ DENSITY: 1030 Arzew ALGERIA RESTRICTIONS: Vessels may enter or sail by day or night, weather conditions permitting Tankers berthing on the sea-line berths may be restricted by bad weather, heavy wind or swell Vessels sailing have priority over vessels entering Port Closure: In case of accident or unfavourable weather conditions the port may be closed for entry, for leaving or in both directions at the same time Notice of closure is broadcast on VHF Channel 16 In general, the port of Arzew may be closed for entry if: the swell is greater than m winds are Force (Beaufort) or greater The port of Arzew El Djedid may be closed for entry if: the swell is greater than m winds are Force (Beaufort) or greater State of Vessel: Prior to entry into port, Masters must sign a declaration in which they state that the navigability of their vessel is perfect and that they are in possession of all certificates and documents required Vessels which are required to operate at the sea-line must arrange their loading derricks prior to the manoeuvre The strength of these loading derricks must be equal to or greater than tonnes, their Safety Certificate is required on arrival APPROACHES: Landfall: By day recognition of Arzew is made easy by the high ground of Cape Ferrat On entering the Gulf, the lighthouse of the Island of Arzew is seen and in clear weather it is possible to distinguish to the east, the town of Mostaganem The Arzew Mountain (225 m.) dominates the Bay of Arzew and the port The storage tanks for hydrocarbons are visible from a long way off-shore At night, vessels see firstly the oil flares of the different units in the industrial zone These flares are visible in good weather at a distance of 25 miles LNG Flare ‘‘4Z’’ Refinery Flare LPG Flare LNG Flare ‘‘1Z’’ LNG Flare ‘‘2Z’’ Lat Long 35␥ 50' 31" N 35␥ 49' 40" N 35␥ 49' 58" N 35␥ 49' 07" N 35␥ 49' 04" N 35␥ 48' 32" N 35␥ 48' 47" N 0␥ 18' 42" W 0␥ 19' 15" W 0␥ 18' 12" W 0␥ 16' 20" W 0␥ 16' 26" W 0␥ 15' 23" W 0␥ 15' 21" W Port Lights: Lighthouse on Arzew Island: Lat 35␥ 52' 34" N, Long 0␥ 17' 20" W Buoys: Junction Buoy: (vertical red and white stripes, white light) Lat 35␥ 50' 29" N, Long 0␥ 16' 03" W Madrague Buoy: (east cardinal mark (A System), white light) Lat 35␥ 51' 40" N, Long 0␥ 16' 20" W Sea Water Intake Buoy: (CEAZ complex, north cardinal mark (A System), white light) Lat 35␥ 50' 06" N, Long 0␥ 16' 55" W Working Buoy on Offshore Jetty: (black (starboard characteristics) with fixed green light) Lat 35␥ 50' 51" N, Long 0␥ 17' 16" W Lights of the Port of Arzew: Breakwater: (green light) Lat 35␥ 51' 06" N, Long 0␥ 17' 04" W Head of Offshore Jetty: (white light) Lat 35␥ 50' 27" N, Long 0␥ 17' 22" W Secondary Jetty: (red light, flash every secs.) Lat 35␥ 50' 59" N, Long 0␥ 17' 45" W South Jetty: (red light) Lat 35␥ 51' 17" N, Long 0␥ 17' 55" W Mole IV: (fixed green light (SW)) Lat 35␥ 51' 28" N, Long 0␥ 17' 44" W Mole III: (fixed red light (SE)) Lat 35␥ 51' 32" N, Long 0␥ 17' 57" W Lights of the Port of Arzew El Djedid: West Jetty: (green light) Lat 35␥ 49' 26" N, Long 0␥ 15' 22" W East Jetty: (red light) Lat 35␥ 49' 05" N, Long 0␥ 14' 32" W PILOTAGE: Compulsory The limit of the pilotage zone out to sea is the parallel of the lighthouse on Arzew Island Pilots may ensure that anchoring is carried out in the roads for large vessels The Pilot embarks in the waiting zone The pilot ladder must be rigged on the lee side at a height of m above the water For large vessels in ballast, the pilot ladder must give access to an accommodation ladder rigged at a height of 5.0 m (approx.) above the water Communications from tankers will be via the international radio station at St Lys, which is in telex communication with the Arzew Terminal Contact with the Arzew Terminal can be made on VHF Channel 16 Vessel will then be informed by the control room of the frequency to use, either VHF Channels 12 or 14 for mooring purposes ANCHORAGES: Vessels requiring to anchor on arrival normally use services of the Pilot Anchorage fees are charged whether the Pilot is used or not Sea bottom of rocks, sand and mud The operations in the roads and the safeguard of accesses have brought about the reserved zones, forbidden areas, waiting and anchoring zones The position of these zones is shown on the chart a) The forbidden zone corresponds to the SW sector included between the parallel of Arzew Island (Lat 35␥ 52' 28" N) and a straight line running at 45␥(T) from the land and passing through the following geographical point: Lat 35␥ 50' 27" N, Long 0␥ 15' 55" W b) The waiting zone corresponds to the NE sector included between the north of the breakwater of the New Port and a straight line running at 45␥(T) to the west from the land, passing through the above geographical point Vessels which have to anchor on arrival can request the services of a Pilot The bottom is firm, constituted by sand, pebbles, and muddy shale Use of Anchors for Manoeuvring: This is forbidden in the port except under conditions of force majeure It is strictly prohibited in the passages and fairways, and in the vicinity of the pipelines Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated January 2000 See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) PRATIQUE: Free pratique is not granted by radio For tankers berthing at the sea line, pratique may be granted by a visiting sanitary officer or by the Pilot when he boards, provided the Health Declaration is satisfactory For vessels berthing inside the harbour, the Health Officer will board on arrival Vessels calling at Arzew must advise their ETA 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival, naming the ports called within the last 10 days Crew must be vaccinated against cholera Vaccination books must be valid and a check is made before free pratique is granted Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated January 2000 PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Notice of Arrival: Vessels destined for Arzew must send to the Port Captaincy a message at least 48 hours in advance through a coastal station stating, date and time in GMT of their arrival in the port roads The Notice of Arrival is to be confirmed 12 hours prior to arrival of the vessel in the port roads Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated June 2006 VHF: Port Radio Service: Call-up Frequency: Channel 16, listening-out frequency Working Frequencies: Channel 14, Arzew Port Captaincy Channel 12, Arzew El Djedid Captaincy Channel 13, Pilotage Station Channel 10, Tug Station Channel 11, Sea-Line Channel 14, Tug Station Vessels arriving at Arzew, and waiting in the roads, must listen out continuously on Channel 16 Vessels with their Pilot aboard must listen out on Channels 14 (Arzew), 12 (Arzew El Djedid), 11 (sea-line): a) from the time the Pilot comes on board until arrival at the quay b) from the departure from the quay until the Pilot disembarks c) during the whole time the vessel is at the sea-line Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated January 2000 TUGS: Tug service is compulsory for vessels of more than 1,500 g.r.t Eight tugs are operational with power ranging from 2,000 – 3,500 h.p It is compulsory for tankers of up to or larger than 50,000 tonnes (d.w.t.) to use at least three tugs on entry The tow lines, supplied by the ship, must be in perfect condition and appropriate for the manoeuvre The route programme is drawn up by the Pilot, in agreement with the ship’s Master BERTHS: Arzew: Mole III: 258 m long and 100 m wide, with five berths for various cargoes with depths of water varying from – m Depth (m.) Vessel (d.w.t.) Jetee Secondaire: S1 Inner West Berth Remarks 10.0 S2 Outer East 11.0 30,000 refined products, residue, deballasting facilities 3␺8 in., 3␺12 in 60,000 refined products 3␺12 in bitumen, deballasting facilities 3␺12 in Jetty Large: P1 Middle Berth 13.5 P2 Outer Berth P0 Inner Berth Sea-line 15.5 10.0 26.0 50,000 crude, gas oil, fuel oil, condensate 1␺12 in 100,000 crude, gas oil, fuel oil 1␺12 in 30,000 LPG, fuel oil, gas oil 1␺8 in 100,000 crude, condensate 1␺28 in hose * hoses Also see ‘‘LPG/LNG Facilities’’ Arzew El Djedid: See ‘‘Plan’’ Berth Depth (m.) Max Size (tons) Products Handled B1 B2 B3 23.5 23.5 26.5 25,000 to 100,000 50,000 to 150,000 100,000 to 250,000 crude, condensate crude, condensate crude, condensate Also see ‘‘LPG/LNG Facilities’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated March 1984 Berths M2/M3 and M4/M5 are operational, a hydraulic gangway with a crane (3 tonnes) is available on the service platform of these berths The berths are equipped with a battery of five loading arms for LNG of 16␺66 in of which one is for vapour return Pumping rate is 2,500 cu.m./hr A bunker arm of 8␺66 in is provided Nitrogen: Supply of nitrogen on M2/M3 is by tanker lorry Coming Alongside and Mooring: Except in exceptional cases, vessels must be berthed bow facing out to sea Each vessel is moored with its own lines The number lines per vessel must in no event be less than 14, i.e forward and aft: head lines (stern lines), breast lines, springs Mooring lines of rope should be used preferably unless abnormal conditions prevail Lines of steel wire, if used, must not be secured on tanker working decks, except if they are on constant tension winches, and pass through roller leads It is recommended that mixed moorings be avoided In particular, springs must be lines of the same material The moorings must be suitably tightened, be inspected constantly, and adjusted every time it is necessary Fire Wires: Towlines of steel wire, the so-called ‘‘fire wires’’ must be positioned on the seaward side on the forecastle and the poop, with the eye of the wires being maintained 1.50 m above water level by a watchman On each fire wire a length of wire of 10.0 m must be arranged on deck between the bollards and the lead Gangways, Gangway Ladders, Pilot Ladders: The gangway or gangway ladder must be easily accessible under all circumstances and provided with a safety net, being well lit at night At the port of Arzew El Djedid, at Berths M2/M3 and M4/M5, vessels are connected to shore by automatic gangways The positioning of the pilot ladder or the gangway ladder on the opposite side to the quay is forbidden ALGERIA Arzew Vessel’s Stay at Berth: Any stay at a berth outside that of commercial operations must be authorised by the Port Captain All vessels must only stay in port for the minimum time required In the event of commercial operations not commencing immediately, or stopped for any reason, the Port Captaincy may decide to call for the vessel to go out to the roads Departure formalities may be required to be carried out in the roads Masters must report any machinery damage which reduces their capability Repair works of any kind are forbidden except where specially permitted by the Port Captain Sealine: Use of ship’s anchors will not be permitted when manoeuvring into berth Two tugs are available to assist in berthing On arrival vessels should have ready mooring lines, forward and aft and a tow rope at each end as it will be necessary to position the vessel with her own gear before securing to the heavy wires Good rope messengers should be ready at each end of the vessel to pick up these wires There are three mooring buoys at the bow and three at the stern All buoys are fitted with in (40 mm diameter) wire ropes Ships of moderate tonnage may be moored using two bow buoys and two quarter buoys only Hoses will be lifted from both sides of the vessel using ship’s gear and crew The port and starboard derricks must be ready for use before berthing The safe working load must be at least tons The Loading Master can refuse to berth a tanker whose lifting tackle is not correctly rigged or not in good working condition Three 12 in hoses are connected for loading, two on one side and one on the other Loading rates up to 5,500 t.p.h TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’, ‘‘LPG/LNG Facilities’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Reports’’, dated January 2000 and June 2006 LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Arzew: Berth Depth Max Size (m.) (cu.m.) Methane Terminal: North Berth 9.8 40,000 South Berth Jetee Secondaire: S1 Inner West 9.8 40,000 10.0 15,000 S2 Outer East 11.0 25,000 Products Handled Loading Arms Diameter (in.) Methane Methanol Methane 12 12 Ammonia, LPG, residue, deballasting facilities LPG, bitumen, deballasting facilities 3␺10 3␺12 Currents: General Currents: Centre of current from east to west, ␤0.25% Surface Currents: With NE wind between 30 km./hr and 35 km./hr currents in the same direction (0.8 km./hr.) as far as the Madrague area where they turn to the south and even SE (0.3 km./hr.) With SW wind at 25 km./hr., the currents have the same direction as the wind and can reach speeds in the order of 1.2 km./hr Bottom Currents: There is a bottom current coming from Mostaganem (0.35 km./hr.) which follows the coast CONSULS: France (Consul-General) Tel: +213 (41) 331013 Italy (Vice-Consul) Tel: +213 (41) 355196 Spain (Consul-General) Tel: +213 (41) 332165 Russia and the Netherlands are also represented USA (Consul) Tel: +213 (41) 352665 TELEPHONES: Available only at methane berths At the sea line berths tankers may communicate using VHF Channel 16 to Arzew Terminal NEAREST AIRPORT: Oran Es Senia International Airport, 50 km CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes and an opened bottle of spirits per person IDENTIFICATION CARDS: On arrival, the Immigration Control inspect all passports or Seamen’s Books Shore passes are given at the harbour gate in exchange for passports, Seaman’s Book, or in the case of French seamen, their identity cards GENERAL: Deterioration of Weather Conditions: In the event of a warning of high winds and bad weather, the Master must be prepared to stop loading and to make arrangements for suitable ballasting In the event of high wind or the threat of it, particularly from the north to the east, the following measures should be considered: reinforcement of moorings ballasting taking a Pilot on board requesting aid of tugs stop loading – disconnection of arms sailing of the vessel Light and Flag Signals: From their arrival in the Roads until they leave, all tankers not degassed or vessels carrying hazardous goods must exhibit the following signals: By day: A red flag By night: A fixed red light visible all around the horizon, apart from regulation navigation lights Accident on Board or in Port – Principal Steps to be Taken: arrival and confirm before 1700 hrs on day prior to arrival or before 1000 hrs if vessel will arrive in the afternoon of the same day Gangs are ordered before 0700 hrs for mornings and at 1030 hrs for afternoons Shifts are from 0730 – 1050 hrs and 1530 – 1650 hrs Extra shifts from 0730 – 1330 hrs and from 1330 – 1930 hrs BALLAST: Pilots are empowered to refuse to berth a vessel if in their opinion the vessel has insufficient ballast, or her trim is such that it would prevent safe loading MEDICAL: All treatment of ship’s crew is arranged by private doctors through ship’s Agent No hospital facilities at Arzew Seriously injured crew are taken to Oran, 45 km away, for hospitalisation Vessels arriving with sick crew on board should notify Agents well in advance to make arrangements for hospitalisation on arrival No patient is to be disembarked without notification to the Health Officer for his agreement FRESH WATER: Provided by fresh water hydrants on M2/M3 (El Djedid), Moles III and IV Elsewhere fresh water can be supplied by a tug FUEL: Two barges of 2,000 tons each are available They deliver at a rate of 350 cu.m./hr These barges are intended for bunkering vessels with fuel oil (1000 sec Redwood, 0.924), Bunker C (3000 sec Redwood, 0.960), gas oil and diesel oil (40 sec Redwood, 0.810 – 0.840) and lubricants, both in the roads and at the quays SERVICES: Launch Service: Available for ship’s crew for transportation to the roads SECURITY/GANGWAY: Shore watchmen are compulsory for vessels loading fertiliser or discharging LPG or refined crude in the harbour area For tankers loading at the sea line berth, watchmen are at Master’s discretion STOWAWAYS: Berth No B1 is reported to be a favourite for stowaways to board TIME: GMT plus hour all year WEATHER/TIDES: Wind: In the winter, winds predominantly from the west In the summer, the main winds are from the east to north sectors Seasonal variations define two periods: the one of a windy winter (October to April) and the other, the summer, more calm (May to September) The average frequency of winds in excess of 10 m./sec from the NE quadrant varies from 3.5% during the winter to 2% during summer, whilst that of winds from the SW quadrant varies from 5.1 – 1.3% between the same periods Tide: The variation in water level arises from the superimposition of a half-daily lunar tide of low amplitude (15 – 30 cm.), fluctuations in general level during the year and long period oscillations (tidal waves) Swell: Swell from north to east direction is preponderant, whilst that from other directions is negligible 79% of the time the amplitude is less than m 3% of the time the amplitude is greater than m The bad weather period is from December to April, with the maximum risk in December In the event of accident, all firefighting means installed permanently on the moles, quays and in the port area are immediately placed at the disposal of Masters If there is fire on board the vessel, the Master must, as soon as the source of the fire has been established, take every measure to extinguish it If the Master considers that he cannot achieve this, he draws the attention of the port services by making a series of long blasts on his vessel’s whistle, and requests that all possible available means be put at his disposal At the same time he must: stop commercial operations disconnect loading arms and hoses close all openings leading to the tanks, pump room, bunkers, etc place his vessel immediately in a position to sail so as to get away from the berth should the port authorities so request Other vessels, as soon as they hear the siren of the vessel in trouble, must: stop commercial operations disconnect loading arms and hoses close all openings leading to the tanks, pump room, bunkers, etc place the vessel immediately in a position to sail prepare all means for firefighting Firefighting Means: These comprise: first strike means (foam, powder) installed at the loading points firefighting network a pump vessel equipped for fighting hydrocarbon fires tugs fitted for fighting fires of all kinds SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: January 2000 Vessel: 150,000 d.w.t Cargo: Condensate crude oil Berth: Berth No B1 Documents: The following is very important: Gratuities (bonded items) must not be given to any persons whatsoever There have been recent incidences whereby the Algerian Customs services are likely to penalise ship’s Masters and shore personnel for bonded items being removed from the ship This is reported to be ongoing The authorities board the vessel after berthing The Agent, Port Health, Immigration, Harbour Master, Loading Master and Cargo Surveyor have forms that require completing in addition to the ship’s normal port papers Customs officials board the vessel later and will ask if you have given any items to the other authorities, and in some cases have got the ship’s Master to sign a letter, admitting that he has given gratuities and to whom The recipients will also be in trouble thereafter Problems begin with the local port officials and authorities There are threats of fines for minor infringements of unknown local regulations This is a common occurrence Ensure all bonded stores, currency and ship’s stores are accurately declared Ensure your Algerian national flag is clean, intact and flown The following forms need to be prepared: Arms/Ammunition Lists Bonded Stores Lists Crew Effects Declarations Crew Lists Currency Lists (Crew and Ship’s Currency) Narcotics Lists Passenger Lists Ship Stores Lists Ship’s Equipment Lists Stowaway Lists Vaccination Lists Coast Guard: It is reported that Algerian Coastguard personnel usually board vessels anchored in the roads and remain on board during the whole of the ship’s stay to deter stowaways In our vessel’s case, this did not happen Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) 3␺12 3␺12 Arzew El Djedid: See ‘‘Plan’’ Berth Depth (m.) Max Size (cu.m.) Products M1 M2, M3 M4, M5 M6 D1 13.5 13.5 13.5 13.5 13.0 125,000 to 200,000 125,000 to 200,000 125,000 125,000 to 200,000 35,000 to 70,000 LNG LNG LNG LNG LPG Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated June 2006 STEVEDORES: Vessels must send their ETA at least 24 hours before Arzew Arrival: On arrival at Arzew Roads, having tried to call the Pilots and Port Control on all VHF channels for hours, our vessel failed to get a reply This was probably due to the fact that the sub-Agents at Arzew were unaware of the vessel’s anticipated arrival at the port The vessel had telexed the Port Captain 12 hours prior to arrival Port Control should therefore have been aware of our imminent arrival Anchorage: The ship was anchored in a position miles east of Ilot d’Arzew I, the vessel’s Captain, chose the anchorage position Normally, if the vessel is in contact with Port Control, they will give the position to anchor Starboard anchor let go to nine shackles in water depth of 70 m Wind was from west or NW, 20 knots with low swell The vessel maintained her position despite the reputed poor holding ground Gas carrier type vessels were anchored closer in towards the Arzew El Djedid Breakwater These vessels are regular callers at the port, and one could assume they know the holding ground is better than suggested in the Sailing Directions The Pilot reported that ships seemed to have no problem in the anchorage except in the very worst weather, and stated that ships should not anchor in the vicinity of Lat 35␥ 51' N, Long 00␥ 14' W, due to the rocky nature of the seabed This problem has resulted in some ships having to slip their anchor as they have been unable to retrieve it Pilotage: The Pilot boarded the vessel at the anchorage arriving from an outbound vessel, but they prefer to board 0.5 miles NNE of the Junction Light Buoy, if entering from the west Combination ladder arrangement is required for the boarding of the Pilot The Pilot was very good, calm and competent The vessel entered the Arzew El Djedid harbour through the western entrance berthing port side alongside Berth No B1 (The most western of the berths inside the breakwater) Either entrance to Arzew El Djedid harbour can be used, dependent on prevailing weather conditions and hence either side alongside Off the western end of the breakwater, the red can buoy shown on the BA chart was missing during our call at the port Health: There were no problems encountered for the crew members who were not vaccinated against cholera VHF: The vessel called Port Control hourly, finally getting a response on Channel 14, some hours after anchoring It was reported that Port Control works on Channels 16, 14 and 13 Messages to the Agents can be sent via the Harbour Master’s office, operating on Channel 12 Tugs: Four tugs, all quite powerful and fairly new using ship’s lines (one or two lines per tug at Master’s discretion), attended the vessel Two tugs were made fast, one forward and one aft, with the other tugs pushing/attending Berthing: Wire with rope tail mooring lines were used at Berth No B1 (Berths No B2 and B3 were reported to be disused), tie-up being 4-2-2 fore and aft The mooring lines were taken ashore one at a time by mooring boat both fore and aft All ropes were manually handled as the mooring winches on the jetty are disused It was acceptable to run wire mooring lines through Panama leads at Berth No B1 There is no access to the jetty All personnel arrive by launch from across the harbour The offshore accommodation ladder has to be made available for accessing the vessel at all times Minimum depth at the berth is reported to be 22.0 m Loading: Berth No B1 has 3␺16 in (1␺condensate oil and 2␺crude oil) floating hoses Loading is by gravity at an average of 3,500 cu.m./hr per cargo line Ship’s crane required, but shore personnel with crew assistance, connect and disconnect the hose to the ship’s manifold One Loading Master from the terminal and possibly the cargo surveyor will remain on board throughout the cargo operation, requiring meals and cabin Medical: Medical facilities are available but for emergency situations only Otherwise, they are not recommended Shore Leave: Shore leave for crew is impractical Weather: All the ‘‘B’’ designated berths on the Outer Breakwater are exposed to wind from all directions, and is a particular problem from a northerly direction, as this will have a tendency to blow the ship off the berth Heavy seas and swell will most likely send spray over the breakwater onto the berths, especially in strong onshore winds in winter-time SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: June 2006 Vessel: Tanker Vessel Size: 311,625 d.w tonnes Cargo: Sahara Blend Crude Oil Berth: Berth No B3 Terminal: Arzew El Djedid (Bethioua) Charts: BA Charts No 838 and 822 Port Limits: Currently the two SPMs are beyond the harbour limits but there are plans to extend the port limits to incorporate the two buoys Documents: The following documents are required for clearance inwards: Agent: Arms/Ammunition Lists Bonded Stores Lists Crew Currency Declarations Crew Effects Declarations Crew Lists Crew Vaccination Lists Equipment Lists IMO General Declarations International Tonnage Certificates Last Port Clearances Letters of Protests (each copy) Maritime Declarations of Health Medicine Lists Narcotics Lists Notices of Readiness Passenger Lists Registry Certificates Ship’s Currency Lists Statements of Facts See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) ALGERIA Stores Lists Stowaway Lists Ullage Reports Police/Immigration: Crew List Passenger List Stowaway List Customs: Arms/Ammunition List Bonded Stores List Crew Currency Declaration Crew Effects Declaration Crew Lists Crew Vaccination List Equipment List International Tonnage Certificate Last Port Clearance Narcotics List Passenger List Ship’s Currency List Stores List Stowaway List Coastguard: Arms/Ammunition List Bonded Stores List Crew Currency Declaration Crew Effects Declaration Crew List Crew Vaccination List Equipment List Last Port Clearance Narcotics List Passenger List Stores List Stowaways List Free Pratique – Quarantine: Crew List Crew Vaccination List Maritime Declaration of Health Medicine List Suggest that more copies than indicated are made available just in case When completing declarations, note that everything must be declared, especially bonded stores, televisions, videos and tapes (including training), sport equipment and other electrical equipment Pay special attention to cigarettes, spirits and currencies Prepare separate Nil Lists (each one on its own) Declarations to be Filled by Ship’s Master: Declaration of Entrance and Sailing – Agent Enquiry Declaration – Police/Immigration Ship’s Declaration/Check List – Harbour Master Maritime Declaration of Health – Sanitary Officer (Free Pratique) Calculation of Expenses: Vessel’s Master to write carefully and legibly vessel’s dimensions and particulars on the appropriate forms as these figures are used as the basis for the calculation of port expenses Access for Port Authorities: All board via the ship’s accommodation ladder on the starboard side after vessel berths Most formalities will be carried out with all the usual requests being made Port Officers and other officials will also board during the vessel’s stay On this occasion Immigration boarded after other Port Authorities Customs boarded at same time as the other authorities and were very helpful Visitors: The following are allowed on board: On Berthing: Agent, PFSO-Coastguard, customs, police immigration, port authorities, sanitary officer, stevedores and surveyor and possibly chandler On Sailing: Stowaway police, cargo customs Onshore police security will be present to assist the vessel during the operations ISPS/Security: Police will conduct a search on arrival and departure They will require two crew members to accompany them ISPS Level was in force, notwithstanding reported stowaways Our vessel kept an enhanced watch and raised the gangway during our stay except when required for access DOS is signed by Port Officers Pre-Arrival Information: The following information should be forwarded to the port prior to arrival: a) name of vessel b) nationality c) port registration d) name of captain e) number of crew f) number of passengers g) last port of call h) next port of call i) name of owner j) LOA k) beam l) g.r.t., n.r.t., S.d.w.t m) summer draft n) cargo grade and quantity It is recommended that vessels’ Masters should pay particular attention when completing the Inwards Declaration Harbour Master Fax: +213 (41) 377003, 377004 Pilotage: Pilot boarding position n.m north of the west end of the Arzew El Djedid breakwater Daylight berthing only Pilot disembarks as soon as depths increase after exiting the east end of the breakwater Often two ships are piloted in a sequence For departure, pilotage services reported to be available throughout 24 hours Pilot ladder combination to be rigged 1.0 m above the waterline on the starboard side but depends on weather Pilot boat is new with operational speed 20 knots Aldjedid Port Harbour Master Tel: +213 (41) 480693 ALGERIA Anchorages: Vessels may not anchor to the south of or west of the meridian passing through the Junction Buoy (Lat 35␥ 50' 43" N, Long 00␥ 15' 39" W) Anchorage located within the following co-ordinates: a) Lat 35␥ 52' 35" N, Long 00␥ 09' 55" W b) Lat 35␥ 50' 48" N, Long 00␥ 09' 55" W c) Lat 35␥ 50' 48" N, Long 00␥ 15' 39" W d) Lat 35␥ 52' 35" N, Long 00␥ 15' 39" W Exclusion Zone: Vessels are excluded from anchoring within the following co-ordinates: a) Lat 35␥ 52' 00" N, Long 00␥ 17' 30" W b) Lat 35␥ 52' 00" N, Long 00␥ 16' 20" W c) Lat 35␥ 50' 46" N, Long 00␥ 16' 20" W d) Lat 35␥ 50' 12" N, Long 00␥ 14' 18" W e) Lat 35␥ 50' 12" N, Long 00␥ 10' 18" W f) Lat 35␥ 48' 01" N, Long 00␥ 10' 18" W Vessels are restricted from entering areas within 480 m of the SPMs centred on the following positions: SPM No 1: Lat 35␥ 49' 36" N, Long 00␥ 12' 24" W SPM No 2: Lat 35␥ 49' 21" N, Long 00␥ 11' 02" W Max Size: Draft 20.0 m Restrictions: vessels bound for the USA were not allowed to anchor at the present time, due to possibility of stowaways Approaches: On arrival this time, the Junction and Sea Rider Buoys were missing The Green Buoy had been repositioned at the east end of the breakwater, approximately 4.1 cables ␺ 062␥(T) from the breakwater light Fl.R2 Sec Junction Buoy is located in position Lat 35␥ 50' 43" N, Long 00␥ 15' 39" W The renewed sealine buoys appear to have been realigned, appearing to be in different positions to those on C-Map and the Admiralty charts There is a pipeline crossing to the El Djedid Breakwater which is not shown on the Admiralty chart, so anchors should not be used in this area A small yellow buoy with antenna was seen near the east end of the breakwater during this call Depths Alongside and in Channel: Least depth 24.0 m observed on vessel’s departure from the port Channel reported to be this depth over width 450 m until depths start to increase Vessel should keep close to the Green Buoy on departure to avoid the unmarked 19.1 m shoal at the eastern end of the breakwater It was reported that a vessel with draft 20.8 m had touched bottom on a previous occasion Most likely to the east of the channel but the details were not further explored Refer to General Instructions for Masters calling Algeria-Arzew VHF: Terminal listens on Channel 16 and works on Channels 12 and 13 Harbour Master/Port Control listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 14 Tel: +213 (41) 476098 Aldjedid Port Harbour Master listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 12 Tugs: On arrival, four tugs make fast, two fore and aft starboard side, prior to approaching the breakwater, using ships ropes, two more push alongside For departure, two tugs make fast on starboard side fore and aft with two pushing alongside There appear to be up to four new tugs as well as older tugs still in use All in good condition Mooring Boats: Two available Berthing: Offshore Berths: Located in the following positions: SPM No 1: Lat 35␥ 49' 36" N, Long 00␥ 12' 24" W SPM No 2: Lat 35␥ 49' 21" N, Long 00␥ 11' 02" W Sea Buoy No 1: Lat 35␥ 49' 53.55" N, Long 00␥ 15' 57.85" W Sea Buoy No 2: Lat 35␥ 49' 57.43" N, Long 00␥ 15' 59.00" W Sea Buoy No 3: Lat 35␥ 49' 59.80" N, Long 00␥ 16' 03.45" W Sea Buoy No 4: Lat 35␥ 49' 52.33" N, Long 00␥ 16' 18.56" W Sea Buoy No 5: Lat 35␥ 49' 45.50" N, Long 00␥ 16' 11.15" W Sea Buoy No 6: Lat 35␥ 49' 47.00" N, Long 00␥ 16' 18.35" W Breakwater Berths: Vessel berths port side alongside Berth No B1 – B3 on the breakwater; B1 being the most westerly and B3 easterly Access to Jetty: There is no requirement for shore personnel to come on board from the port side, but arrangements to check draft visually can be made Mooring: When mooring a vessel of this size, one mooring line at a time was passed to shore Dolly winches on the jetty did not work but slip hooks were provided Hoses: 4␺16 in diameter rubber hose branches are connected to the shore manifold, but only two were in use during this visit SPM Subsea Pipelines: SPMs are served by two subsea pipelines passing through the shoreline in position Lat 35␥ 48' 24" N, Long 00␥ 13' 51" W with two subsea pipelines linking the SPMs length 2,110 m Cargo Operations: Cargo Characteristics: Grade: Sahara Blend Crude Oil Density at 100␥F: API 44.56 Reed vapour pressure (RVP): 6.6 0.06 H2S: Arzew BEJAIA (Bougie): 36␥ 45' N 05␥ 05' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: The port of Bejaia is divided into three sections, Rear Port, Old Port and Fore Port The Fore Port is used for the export of petroleum and can be subject to swell and wind waves The Old and Rear Ports (Commercial Port) are sheltered as they are protected by a breakwater that stretches across the south of the port There is an SPM located off the port LOCATION: 260 km east of Algiers and 460 km west of Annaba CHARTS: BA Chart No 1710 PORT LIMITS: From Cape Carbon to Soumam River DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Algiers’’ ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant PFSO: Bensaada Tahar Tel: +213 (34) 211412 Mobile: +213 (72) 976741 Fax: +213 (34) 211406 Email: ben.saadatahar@caramail.com MAX SIZE: LOA 210 m., draft 12.0 m Bulk: Draft 12.0 m Gas: LOA 150 m., draft 12.0 m Passenger: LOA 250 m., draft 7.5 m Tankers: LOA 260 m., draft 13.5 m SPM: 80,000 d.w.t., depth 41.0 m DENSITY: 1025 RESTRICTIONS: Daylight movements only for tankers with LPG or refined petroleum cargoes Bridges: None ARRIVAL: Vessels may be required to anchor on arrival to gain clearance NOR and commencement of laytime is governed by the charter party Also see ‘‘Anchorages’’ APPROACHES: Entrance width 330 m PILOTAGE: Compulsory within pilotage zone between Cap Carbon to the west and Ras Attia to the east Pilotage services are provided by the Port Authority through radio operator on VHF Channel 10 and 16, Tel: +213 (34) 211344/5 Fax: +213 (34) 211406 Telex: 83940 Pilot available throughout 24 hours The Pilot boards at the limit of the Pilotage Zone from a modern fully equipped boat The pilot ladder is usually placed on the port side Notice of Arrival is to be advised 48 hours and confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival to the Harbour Master through the ship’s Agent ANCHORAGES: Anchorage in Gulf of Bejaia is designated by the Pilot or radio operator The anchorage area is located between the following co-ordinates: Lat 36␥ 46' 34" N (northerly limit) Lat 36␥ 43' 00" N (southerly limit) Long 05␥ 10' 30" E (easterly limit) shoreline (westerly limit) A dangerous area in the western part of the anchorage is marked by a red buoy in position Lat 36␥ 44' 47" N, Long 05␥ 06' 08" E PRATIQUE: Free pratique granted by Brigade de la Sante Maritime after berthing If suspected disease on board, Master must advise Port Control before entry PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Ship’s Master should forward their ETA to the ship’s Agent at least 48 hours prior to arrival When within VHF range, contact port control on VHF Channel 16 then switching to Channel 10 VHF: Bejaia Radio Port Control Agent – GEMA Agent – NASHCO Agent – HYPROC Stevedores – DMA/EPB Repair Company – ERENAV Bunkers (Barge) Pilots Tugs Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel 16/10 16 13 77 17 14 16/10 12 TUGS: Five tugs (2␺1,700 h.p., 1␺2,600 h.p., 1␺3,522 h.p and 1␺4,466 h.p.) available to assist with berthing, unberthing and movements inside the port throughout 24 hours Bejaia port is due to receive two new tugs (1␺3,200 h.p November 2005, 1␺1,000 h.p 2006) Tugs normally join in the roads and tugs’ lines are used Port Authority tug station can be contacted on VHF Channel 12 Tel: +213 (34) 211677 Four tugs are equipped with firefighting apparatus and foam tanks Tug Requirements: Under normal weather conditions Tankers tugs for berthing/unberthing Vessels less than LOA 70 m no tug tug Vessels LOA 70 – 110 m Vessels LOA 110 – 130 m tugs Vessels LOA 130 m and over tugs Loading Rate: Cargo is loaded at 100␥F by gravity at up to 42,000 bbls./hr Line Content: Line capacity is 5,300 cu.m Cargo Completion: Shutting down on completion of loading is by closure of shore valve Personnel on Board: One Loading Master will remain on board at all times with a walkie-talkie while the tanker is alongside Cargo Documentation: Early Departure Procedure (EDP) not in force Vessel was delayed until almost daylight before sailing, although another vessel was sailing at the same time There was no advice that this would occur but in event it made sense to sail in daylight Firefighting Equipment: The shore towers have become corroded since our vessel’s previous visit Weather: The berths are susceptible to ground swell with vessel possibly surging if there are prolonged northerly winds, as per warning in Pilot Book Pilots and tugs should be called to hold the vessel in place when such an occurrence happens and vessel’s engine should be brought to readiness AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire d’Arzew, 45 Rue Aissat Idir, BP 46, Arzew, Algeria Tel: +213 (41) 377527, 377491, 377970 Telex: 12819, 12990, 12982 and aft springs, and fore and aft breast lines Mooring boats are used for mooring operations Anchors are used when berthing Ro-Ro vessels Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) BERTHS: Commercial Port: 15 berths for general cargo with depth 7.4 – 12.0 m One fully equipped berth for grain, containers and timber Quay Petroleum Port North Quay Central Quay North West Quay Casbah Quay Casbah Entrance South West Quay Gare Quay New Quay Berth No Max draft (m.) 1–3 6–7 – 11 12 – 13 14 15 – 16 17 – 19 20 21 – 25 13.5 7.5 7.4 7.5 10.0 10.5 10.5 12.0 Remarks Petroleum products General cargo General cargo General cargo Cruise, dry bulk General cargo Dry bulk, general cargo Dry bulk, general cargo Floating dry dock Bulk cargo, chemicals, LPG, containers Turning Basin: Located in the Fore Port, radius 250 m Mooring: Bejaia port advises vessels to use head lines, stern lines, fore Bejaia ALGERIA BULK FACILITIES: Bulk cargoes are handled at the Casbah, SW, Gare and New Quays 3␺250 t.p.h grain vacuvators Two cranes (1␺63 tonnes and 1␺80 tonnes) equipped with 10 tonne grabs for grain handling, 3␺64 tonne cranes equipped with 12 cu.m grabs for grain handling Cevital Sugar/Grain Terminal: Operator: Cevital Tel: +213 (34) 202000 Fax: +213 (34) 202002 Email: info@cevital.com Web: www.cevital.com Facilities: Located on the New Quay at Berths No 21 and 22 Storage silo handling bulk sugar capacity 50,000 tonnes Grain silo storage totalling 120,000 tonnes OAIC Grain Terminal: Operator: OAIC Facilities: Located on the Gare Quay at Berths No 17 and 18 Storage silo handling bulk grain storage capacity 30,000 tonnes 1␺500 and 2␺200 t.p.h grain vacuvators Also see ‘‘Berths’’ CONTAINER FACILITIES: Operator: Bejaia Mediterranean Terminal Tel: +213 (34) 229665 Fax: +213 (34) 227151 Email: adam@bejaiamed.com Facilities: Terminal has total berthing length 500 m., depth 12.0 m., located in the New Port, New Quay at Berths No 21 – 23 Two post-Panamax gantry cranes, MGM RTGs, Kalmer reachstackers, BOSS empty stackers, 250 reefer points, storage ha., with capacity 300,000 TEUs annually No container freight station PASSENGER FACILITIES: Casbah Quay, LOA 250 m., draft 7.5 m Also see ‘‘Berths’’ OTHER FACILITIES: Port Authority has equipment for Ro-Ro traffic and boxes; 40␺2.5 – 28 tonne forklifts; 7␺10 – 80 tonne cranes and trailers TANKER FACILITIES: Operators: Sonatrach Head Office: Sonatrach TRC Tel: +213 (21) 548011, 547000 Fax: +213 (21) 547700 Email: sonatrack@sonatrack.dz Web: www.sonatrack-dz.com Naftal Tel: +213 (34) 201335 Fax: +213 (34) 201589 Web: www.naftal-avm.com.dz Fore Port: Max pressure 4.0 kg Loading rate up to 7,000 t.p.h Pier No Max Draft (m.) Remarks 11.50 12.50 12.88 19 6.5 24 8.0 forward 4␺10 in hoses for refined petroleum products 4␺12 in hoses, max distance stern to manifold 125 m., crude and condensate 4␺12 in hoses, max LOA 260 m., crude oil and condensate For refined petroleum cargoes, general cargo and vegetable oil, 1␺8 in hose (petroleum), 1␺8 in hose (asphalt), max LOA 140 m New quay for LPG, vegetable oils (4 in hose) and general cargo Submersible in hose for LPG, max LOA 150 m., max draft 12.0 m SPM: Operator: Head Office: Sonatrach TRC Tel: +213 (21) 548011, 547000 Fax: +213 (21) 547700 Email: sonatrach@sonatrach.dz Web: www.sonatrach-dz.com Facilities: Located in position Lat 36␥ 45' N, Long 5␥ 09' 38" E., handling tankers up to 80,000 d.w.t., depth 41.0 m Loading rate 10,000 cu.m./hr.; two hoses for crude oil and condensate LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Berth No 24, gas carriers LOA 150 m., in hose connection, discharge rate 120 t.p.h Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ CRANES: 10 – 83 tonne cranes (Gottwald, Liebherr, Tadano, ENMTP 1040); 7␺80 tonne shore cranes for cargo handling Five mobile cranes (1␺63 tonne, 3␺64 tonne, 1␺80 tonne) STEVEDORES: Operated by Port Authority Working Hours: 0645 – 1900 daily, with a third shift 1900 – 0100 on demand Friday is also available on demand, working the same hours Cargo Gear: Load/discharge operations can be performed by ship’s gear or shore gear, forklifts up to 28 tonnes, reach stackers up to 42 tonnes, tractors BALLAST: Tankers: All dirty ballast to be discharged ashore; two hoses available at each berth, can receive ballast up to 2,000 t.p.h Vessels berthed at Berths No and cannot discharge ballast simultaneously Clean ballast may be discharged to sea, only if vessel is in gas-free condition and with the prior permission of the Port Authority Thick slop residues may only be accepted subject to terminal operator’s approval, but only in quantities of less than 100 tons WASTE DISPOSAL: Port Authority trucks and skips available when requested by Agent Port Authority can issue a certificate for garbage removal SLOPS DISPOSAL: Service provided by ERENAV (Repair Company) Tanker trucks utilised for collection and removal, ship’s Agent to make arrangements MEDICAL: Two hospitals available Private doctors and private hospitals also available Service available through ship’s Agent Assistance according to the international conventions, under control of Algerian Coast Guards FRESH WATER: Available at Berths No and in the Petroleum Port and all berths in the Commercial Port Port watchman must be advised before connection Loading rate approximately 15 t.p.h FUEL: Operator: Naftal Tel: +213 (34) 201335 Fax: +213 (34) 201589 Web: www.naftal-avm.com.dz Products: IFO 30a, IFO 80 cst., gas oil and lube oils Facilities: Barge ‘‘Bordj Menaiel’’, capacity 1,000 tonnes (600 tonnes fuel oil, 400 tonnes gas oil), pumping rates 150 – 200 tonnes/hr fuel oil, 100 tonnes/hr gas oil Bunkers also available at the petroleum piers Advise ship’s Agent of requirements prior to arrival CHANDLERY: Available from four Agents AVICAT specialises in ship’s supply services Tel: +213 (34) 229101 Fax: +213 (34) 229104 Ship’s supplies available in the roads, by pilot boat or tugs STORING: Vessels can be stored by boat, tug or trucks, allowed during cargo operations Forklift may be used to handle stores Trucks are allowed alongside the berths with the exception of the Petroleum Port Stores to be checked by Customs as per port regulations See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) SERVICES: Radar and radio repairs, safety equipment and certificate extensions DRY DOCK: One floating dry dock 180␺30 m., capacity 15,000 d.w.t., located at Berth No 20 in the New Port REPAIRS: ERENAV: Engine repairs, steel repairs, pipe repairs, accommodation repairs Tel: +213 (34) 228184 Also see ‘‘VHF’’ BM (Bejaia Maintenance): Engine repairs, radar and VHF repairs No repairs may be carried out on board without first obtaining the Harbour Master’s permission SURVEYORS: Representative of P&I Club available Private surveyors also available POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Fire: Bejaia Port Control on VHF Channel 16 (24 hours) or Tel: +213 (34) 211344/5 Protection Civile Tel: +213 (34) 212602/3 Ambulance Tel: +213 (34) 211807/08/93 EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Centre de Recherche et des Operations de Secours et de Sauvetage (CROSS) Tel: +213 (34) 474591 Coast Guard on VHF Channel 16 Tel: +213 (34) 211077 Port Control on VHF Channel 16 Tel: +213 (34) 211344/5 FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Anchors must be hove-up while vessel is moored in berth For tankers, a fire wire must be provided fore and aft for tug’s use if necessary Tanker’s firefighting equipment must be ready for use on fore and main deck and under pressure SECURITY/GANGWAY: Recommended The Harbour Master may impose a guard on vessels carrying certain cargoes PIRACY: No incidents STOWAWAYS: Watchmen recommended as a deterrent TIME: GMT plus hour LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Algiers’’ WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: Max tidal range 0.5 m Wind: In winter, North – NW, Force – In summer, east – NE, Force – Contact Bejaia Radio on VHF Channels 16 and 24 CONSULS: None TELEPHONES: None available for placing on board Telephones available at each tanker berth NEAREST AIRPORT: Soumam-Abane Ramdane International Airport, km BANKS: Credit Populaire d’Algerie (CPA) Tel: +213 (34) 220073/4 Fax: +213 (34) 222755 Banque Exterieur d’Algerie (BEA) Tel: +213 (34) 211530 Fax: +213 (34) 223938 Banque Nationale d’Algerie (BNA) Tel: +213 (34) 212085/6/7 Fax: +213 (34) 221259 Banque de Developpement Local (BDL) Tel: +213 (34) 220211 Fax: +213 (34) 220645 Banque Agricole de Developpement Rural (BADR) Tel: +213 (34) 229726/7 Fax: +213 (34) 220574 CUSTOMS: As per Algerian Customs regulations SHORE LEAVE: Only within port area REPATRIATION: Can be arranged via Bejaia-Soumam International airport with flights from and to Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport), Marseille, Lille and Lyon Ferry to Marseille, one sailing per week in summer and two sailings per month in winter DEVELOPMENTS: Container Terminal: Fully equipped Initial depth 10.0 m., later to be 15.0 m Two new tugs on order SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: February 1989 Vessel: 90,000 d.w.t Anchoring: Vessel anchored without a Pilot after contacting Port Control VHF: Pilot on Channel Tugs: For berthing vessel used one tug on the starboard bow with two ships’ lines and one tug on the starboard quarter with two ships’ lines A third tug was used for pushing alongside Moorings: Vessel berthed port side alongside with three head lines, two breast lines and two springs, forward and aft The head lines and stern lines are the first lines sent to the shore Shore Passes: Immigration issue shore passes in exchange for passports which are taken ashore SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: March 1994 (Updated 2002) Vessel: 96,000 d.w.t combination carrier operating in tanker mode Tugs available (2␺1,700 h.p., 1␺2,000 h.p and 1␺2,300 h.p.) new tugs on order There is a very small turning basin inside the breakwater and close to the berth (SW of Berth No and SE of Berth No 2) Due to above reasons, berthing in adverse conditions of wind and swell is very difficult and risky (all vessels have to be swung 180␥ in the basin as, on Berth No always port side alongside and on Berth No always starboard side alongside) (Port Authority’s comment: 1998 – Turning basin is 250 m wide Vessels are shifted due to surf conditions (underset over 25 cm.), not wind conditions) Large ships always berth on Berth No Cargo operations can be suspended and vessel can be shifted to roads with wind force going up to Force or Any stores, charts, etc sent to Bejaia can take as long as seven days to clear Customs Shore leave not advisable at time of our visit AUTHORITY: EPB – Enterprise Portuaire de Bejaia, 13 Avenue des Freres Amrani, BP 94, 06000 Bejaia, Algeria Tel: +213 (34) 211807/8, 211893 FAX: +213 (34) 201488, 201406 Telex: 83055 EPBJ Email: portbj@wissal.dz Web: www.portdebejaia.dz Contact: Abdelkader Boumessila, Chairman/General Manager (Email: aboumessila@portdebejaia.dz) R Zatout, Harbour Master (Tel/Fax: +213 (34) 211406 Email: rachidzatout@voila.fr) ALGERIA DELLYS: 36␥ 55' N 03␥ 55' E Dellys (See Plan) DOCUMENTS: Documents which the Master of the vessel must prepare prior to arrival for necessary port formalities Agent: For the Agent of Societe Nationale des Transports Maritimes or Compagnie Nationale Algerienne de Navigation (The two Algerian National Shipping companies): Cargo Manifests Crew and Passenger Personal Effects Lists Crew Lists Foreign Currency Lists Notices of Readiness Original Bills of Lading Stores Lists, including bonded material Stowage Plans Customs: 1 1 Cargo Manifest Crew List Foreign Currency List Stores List Police and Immigration: 1 1 Cargo Manifest Crew List List of Arms and Ammunition Narcotics List MAX SIZE: The maximum authorised draft is 18 ft Overall length is limited to 100 m for conventional vessels, and to 105 m for Ro-Ro vessels DENSITY: 1025 RESTRICTIONS: Movements of vessels (entering and sailing) are not permitted at night PILOTAGE: Compulsory when entering and leaving and for all movements (shifting) Pilotage operations only take place during the daytime To request the Pilot, call the Port Captaincy by VHF Channel 16, or by using signals laid down in the International Signalling Code The Pilot boards the vessel within the confines of the anchorage zone The pilot ladder must be positioned on the starboard side ANCHORAGES: The Bay of Dellys, being open from the north to the east, offers a very good anchorage against winds from the west of NW The anchorage zone is within an area defined by a line joining the points of Dellys and Garrouba Depths vary between 13 m and 24 m., and the bottom is rocky PRATIQUE: No procedure is stipulated in order to obtain Free Pratique Nevertheless, and in the event of illness or infection being suspected on board, advise the Port Captaincy by VHF Channel 16 or by telex prior to arrival in the roads VHF: The Port Captaincy operates on Channel 16 TUGS: None available BERTHS: The port has two quays (Quay No and No 4), which are used by commercial vessels Berthing at these berths is subject to the dimensions of the vessel STEVEDORES: Operating Hours: 0700 – 1300 and 1300 – 1900 Notification: The gangs are ordered through the Port Captaincy by the SNTM/CNAN Agent for general cargo, and by the receiver where bulk cargo is involved The vessel must notify its ETA to the SNTM/CNAN Agent at least 24 hours in advance of arrival Cargo Gear: As the port has no cranes, operations are effected by ship’s equipment (cranes, derricks, etc.) Discharge Rate: The average rates of discharge are in the order of 23 t.p.h per gang for bulk cargo and 40 t.p.h per gang for general cargo Hatches: These operations are to be carried out by the ship’s crew MEDICAL: There is a hospital at Dellys for all medical treatment required The SNTM/CNAN Agent must be advised prior to the arrival of the vessel so that they may make the necessary arrangements FRESH WATER: Drinking water only available at Quay No FUEL: Not available Vessels can bunker at Algiers Port, 55 miles or at Bejaia, 65 miles REPAIRS: Not possible POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +213 (24) 429527 Fire Brigade/ Ambulance Tel: +213 (24) 429050 These services are located within the port area SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory, but recommended The SNTM/CNAN Agent is instructed to provide vessels with watchmen TIME: GMT plus hour CONSULS: None NEAREST AIRPORT: ‘‘Houari Boumediene’’ International Airport at Algiers, 80 km from Dellys CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes and one bottle of spirits per crew member per week SHORE LEAVE: Crew members must carry a passport or Seamen’s Book, and report to the Port Police where a shore pass will be issued REPATRIATION: This can be carried out via Algiers with frequent departures to Europe by air and by car ferry GENERAL: The predominant winds in the Port of Dellys are from the west and NW Ro-Ro vessels destinated for the Port of Dellys must be equipped with bow thrusters AUTHORITY: Direction du Port de Dellys, Entreprise Portuaire d’Alger, Dellys, Algeria Telex: 76089 Porde Dz Contact: N Hasseni, Port Director (Tel: +213 (24) 429848, 429377) A Chaouadi, Port Officer (Tel: +213 (24) 429179) 10 DJEN-DJEN, including Jijel: 36␥ 50' N 05␥ 54' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: A newly constructed port 5.5 n.m east of Jijel It handles more than million tonnes annually of general cargo, containers, bulk, Ro-Ro and steel products LOCATION: On the NE coast of Algeria, n.m east of Jijel CHARTS: BA Chart No 252 DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Algiers’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ MAX SIZE: LOA 189 m., draft 9.75 m DENSITY: 1025 RESTRICTIONS: No night navigation service Access channel and turning circle have a depth of 23 m Bridges: None PILOTAGE: Compulsory On arrival, call Pilot on VHF Channel 16 Pilots communicate with vessel on VHF Channel 12 on boarding ANCHORAGES: Anchorage bounded by four points: Lat 36␥ 49' N, Long 05␥ 47' 06" E Lat 36␥ 50' N, Long 05␥ 47' 06" E Lat 36␥ 50' N, Long 05␥ 51' 02" E Lat 36␥ 49' N, Long 05␥ 51' 02" E PRATIQUE: Declaration to be completed on arrival, if no suspected disease or fever on board VHF: Harbour Master’s Office on Channels 16 and 12 Also see ‘‘General’’ TUGS: 1␺1,700 h.p and 2␺2,750 h.p BERTHS: General Cargo Quay: Length 769 m., width 200 m and depth 8.0 – 11.0 m Total storage area 150,000 sq.m Bulk carriers (grain) discharge at the quay BULK FACILITIES: Steel Quay: Length 1,060 m., width 300 m and depth 10.5 – 18.2 m The quay has a storage area of 30 and a further of contained storage bays which can handle 4,200,000 tons (mainly discharging ore) annually Grain Terminal: Length 800 m., depth 11 – 16 m Silo capacity 80,000 tons CONTAINER FACILITIES: Container Quay: Length 250 m., width 300 m and depth 11.0 m Paved surface area 75,000 sq.m Container capacity 60,000 TEU per year Ro-Ro vessels also handled Also see ‘‘Cranes’’ and ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Three berths, length 160 m., depth 11.0 m Berths handle approximately 360,000 tons annually Paved surface area TANKER FACILITIES: No facilities CRANES: Three mobile cranes (1␺28 tonnes, 1␺65 tonnes and 1␺90 tonnes); 2␺250 tonnes conveyor/extractor/gantries CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 2␺40 tonnes tractors; front end loaders; chassis; 23 forklifts (1␺3 tonnes, 6␺4 tonnes, 5␺5 tonnes, 2␺7 tonnes, 1␺8 tonnes, 2␺10 tonnes, 4␺15 tonnes and 2␺18 tonnes); 2␺38 tonnes with spreaders Two shifts 0700 – 1300 and STEVEDORES: Working Hours: 1300 – 1900 Fridays and holidays not worked WASTE DISPOSAL: Collection arranged by ship’s Agent SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available MEDICAL: Taher Hospital km and Jijel Hospital 10 km FRESH WATER: Available at berths, arranged by ship’s Agent FUEL: Supplied by truck STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv Vessel can be stored by truck – yes – – no DRY DOCK: None REPAIRS: No facilities SURVEYORS: Only cargo inspectors available SECURITY/GANGWAY: At Master’s discretion Contact ship’s Agent to arrange TIME: GMT plus hour LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Algiers’’ NOTICES: Issued by Djen-Djen Port Authority Special Rules Relative to Navigation in the Port of Djen-Djen: Masters are kindly requested to comply with the provisions of the general rules relative to navigation Sea-going ships of 100 g.r.t or over shall inform the Harbour Master’s Office of any movement they are about to commence, such as entering, shifting, sailing, etc VHF is the normal way of communication, calling on Channel 16, working on Channels 12 or 14 All other means can be used Messages shall be restricted to the ship’s movements and expressed in the most concise form Harbour Master’s Office keeps a continuous watch, and gives to mariners, on their request, information in relation to the movements in the harbour area Such communications are effected according to the process stated above The present rules aim at improving security and efficiency Any vessel not complying with them takes the risk of being delayed and also her Master becomes liable to prosecution, according to the regulations in force Safety Regulations: In case of emergency, any Master, Officer on duty or watchman should give the alarm: ⌻ if he has a telephone on board, Tel: 14 for fireman (fire, flooding, injured persons) ⌻ Tel: 17 to get the assistance of the police (disturbance) ⌻ or call the Central Watch Tower on VHF Channel 16 ⌻ or draw attention by repeated siren or whistle calls, the burning of a red flare, or any other authorised distress signal Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Djen-Djen Sufficient crew must always be on board to carry out shifting orders without delay CONSULS: In Algiers TELEPHONES: Connection possible NEAREST AIRPORT: Jijel Domestic Airport, km BANKS: Only national banks CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes and one bottle of spirits SHORE LEAVE: Crew members not allowed ashore Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Reports’’ REPATRIATION: Arranged by ship’s Agent IDENTIFICATION CARDS: On arrival, Immigration Control inspect all passports and Seamen’s Books Shore passes are given at the harbour gate in exchange for passports/Seamen’s Books SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None DEVELOPMENTS: Planned Infrastructure: Tanker Berth for vessels up to 23,000 d.w.t SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: March 1997 Location/Approaches: Djen-Djen port (36␥ 49.5' N, 05␥ 53' E) is located about n.m east of Jijel port It is a deep-water port with an approach channel depth of about 18.0 m It is sheltered by two breakwaters which are effective for SW – NW winds, but not so for NW – easterly winds, as breakwater still under construction Approach is through a channel facing east At the entrance are two buoys (one red, one green) At each end of breakwater is a lighthouse Djen-Djen is under the administration of Jijel port (Harbour Master Tel: +213 (34) 450036 Telex: 84060.) Arrival: About hours before arrival, vessel contacted Jijel Port Control by VHF and was instructed to anchor at Anchorage B (Lat 36␥ 50' N, Long 05␥ 47' 06" E) At 1200 hrs., Coastguard boarded vessel to check certificates and seal the Bonded Store Documents: 5 12 5 Arms/Ammunition Lists Cargo Manifests Crew and Passenger Effects Declarations Crew Lists Currency Declarations Health Declaration Mail Declarations (or Nil Lists) Narcotics Lists PassengerLists Stores Lists (including Bonded Store) Vaccination List Restrictions: Berthing and unberthing only between sunrise to sunset VHF: Port Control on Channels 16 and 14 Tugs: Only one tug available Berths: Four4 berths General cargo berth being used for discharging grain with depth of 10.5 m Pilot claims safe depth is 10.0 m Note: Surveyor states the following depths: General Cargo/Cereals Quay: 33 ft (10.06 m.) Container Quay: 30 ft (9.14 m.) Steel Quay: 28 – 50 ft (8.5 – 15.24 m.) Ro-Ro Quay: 25 ft (7.6 m.) Stevedores: Work in two shifts around the clock, 0700 – 1900 and 1900 – 0700 Work continued during holidays Medical: At Jijel, and only in an emergency Security guards and Agent must accompany the patient Doctor can be arranged on board by Agent Density: Alongside 1026 Fresh Water: Available but expensive, about US$6.00/tonne Fuel: Only available by barge from Bejaia Cargo Gear: Consists of two mobile evacuators with a rate of 200 tonnes/hr Average discharge rate for 24 hours is 5,000 tonnes Chandlery: Fresh vegetables available at reasonable price, though fruits are very expensive Agent acts as shipchandler (payment in cash) Telephones: Available from Agent’s office inside port Reasonable cost Shore Leave: Not permitted About 10 km away, by road, is Jijel where hostile activities have been reported General: Close to berth is a big field where crew played football Officials are very fond of ‘‘gifts’’ (cigarettes, whisky, playing card, etc.) Shipside scraping and painting not permitted at anchorage or at berth About weeks ago, a vessel had to go out of port to anchorage due to heavy swell Wind and swell subsided after days at which time vessel reberthed and continued discharging Security: One military guard always on duty on jetty near gangway during vessel’s stay Djen-Djen is a safe port, even at Jijel anchorage numerous fishing boats moving around, but rarely approach vessel However, anti-pilferage and anti-piracy watches were maintained day and night Language: All officials speak French Agent also speaks English Workers speak Arabic and French SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: December 1998 Vessel: General cargo, 20,000 d.w.t Documents: 4 4 4 Crew Lists Currency Lists Firearms and Ammunition Lists (even if ‘‘Nil’’) Manifest of each Ports Narcotics Lists Passenger Lists Personal Effects Lists Stores and Provisions Lists Approaches: There is no British Admiralty approach chart available for this port Southerly or SW approach to the anchorage area or pilot boarding ground is quite appropriate Pilotage: Pilotage is compulsory Pilot boards north of starboard hand leading buoy, which is cables ENE of the Northern Breakwater Anchorage: Anchorage is between Lat 36␥ 49' N and Lat 36␥ 50' N and between Long 05␥ 46.06' E and Long 05␥ 51.02' E, in a depth of 10.0 – 25.0 m See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) ALGERIA Procedure: Vessels are instructed to anchor in the roads, where the Coast Guard boards the vessel for 45 minutes inspection Coast Guard seals Bonded Stores and inspects crew cabins, accommodation and store rooms After completion of the Coast Guard’s inspection, vessel may call for the Pilot or proceed to the pilot boarding ground Restrictions: The port is not protected from the prevailing NW to northerly winds during winter, so berthing is restricted by weather, and is in daytime only Whilst in port, Masters are instructed to keep ships in readiness for sailing and ship’s stability is not to be compromised Cargo Handling Facilities: Berth General Cargo Mixed Cargo Quay Outer Quay Ro-Ro Quay Length (m.) Depth (m.) 769 250 11.0 11.0 1,060 ramps 10.5 11.0 The vessel was made fast at the Mixed Cargo Quay, which is affected by the prevailing NW or northerly winds in winter Additional lines were made fast to protect against strong winds, as breast lines and an aft spring parted, when the wind picked-up Stevedoring: Cargo handling is undertaken by State stevedores, and they work in two shifts during daytime Shore Leave: Shore leave not possible An armed guard is always stationed on quay to protect the vessel round the clock As per safety measures applicable at Djen-Djen Port, it is imperative that the gangway be removed and kept on board from 1930 – 0700 hrs during the entire stay in port Crew members are strictly forbidden to leave the ship at night for any reason whatsoever Developments: Storage sheds are under construction at the General Cargo Quay There are presently two mobile cranes to handle containers, and dry bulk cargo by using grabs AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire de Djen-Djen, PO Box 87, 18000 Jijel, Algeria Tel: +213 (34) 446564, 445036 FAX: +231 (34) 445260 Telex: 84060 Email: epjdjendjen@wisal.dz Web: www.djendjen-port.com.dz Contact: Mohamed Atmane, General Manager S Grine, Harbour Master GHAZAOUET (Ghazawet): 35␥ 06' N 01␥ 52' W (See Plan) MAX SIZE: Length 180 m., draft 11.0 m APPROACHES: From seaward and during daytime the best landfalls for the roads is Tadjera mountain (861 m.) or the square mountain of Trara 18 km to the east of Ghazaouet and the summit of the mountain chain of Djebel Fillaoucene visible at over a distance of more than 20 miles offshore in clear weather The outer channel is 225 m wide and 12 – 20 m deep and the inner channel 166 m wide and 11 – 12 m deep Passage Lights: There are five lights; one at the Two Brothers’ Rock (Les Deux Freres), one at the end of the West jetty, one at the head of the old west jetty, one at the west end of the north jetty and one on the pier of the north jetty Ghazaouet Lighthouse: Lat 35␥ 05' 09" N, Long 01␥ 52' 03" W PILOTAGE: Compulsory and is provided day and night, unless the port is closed Whilst awaiting the Pilot the vessel must keep watch on VHF Channels 12 or 16 Pilotage Area: To the east: Meridian passing through the Touent Coastguard Station To the west: the meridian passing through the village of El Amadra ANCHORAGES: Anchorage limits of El Annabra Village: Point 1: Lat 35␥ 06' 34" N, Long 01␥ 51' 00" W Point 2: Lat 35␥ 07' 22" N, Long 01␥ 51' 00" W Point 3: Lat 35␥ 07' 22" N, Long 01␥ 52' 42" W Point 4: Lat 35␥ 05' 47" N, Long 01␥ 25' 42" W The Port of Ghazaouet offers roads with good holding ground, but by virtue of its position, vessels are exposed to all weather VHF: A port radio station, call sign ‘‘Ghazaouet Radio’’, has been installed near the lighthouse The operating Channels are 16, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 TUGS: One tug of 1,700 h.p available and compulsory BERTHS: Quay (No.) Basin Berth (No.) Length (m.) Depth (m.) 10 Skikda Skikda Skikda Skikda D’Oran D’Oran D’Oran D’Oran Machrek Machrek 1-2-3 4-5 10 11-12-13 14 15-16-17 300 151 90 93 108 125 103 300 120 289 6.5 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.5 7.8 7.8 11.0 11.0 OTHER FACILITIES: Quay No is used for discharging oil and tallow by pipeline (max LOA 120 m., max draft 6.5 m.) Quay No is used for handling acid if the length of the vessel is less than 100 m If vessel over 100 m., loading of acid takes place at Quay No 10 (Berth No 15) There is a grain silo at Mole Tlemcen (Quay No 10; Berths No 16 and 17) Capacity of silo 30,000 tonnes Rate 700 t.p.h per gang Working at night upon request Ro-Ro ramps available at Quay No and Quay No 10 TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Other Facilities ’’ CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Quay Cranes: 2␺10tonnes Mobile Cranes: 11 ALGERIA 1␺90 tonnes (Tadano) 1␺40 tonnes 4␺30 tonnes (Kato) 1␺27 tonnes 4␺20 tonnes Forklifts: 20␺3 tonnes 6␺4 tonnes 7␺5 tonnes 5␺8 tonnes 11␺10 tonnes 1␺28 tonnes 23␺6 tonnes 2␺18 tonnes 1␺25 tonnes Other Equipment: Ghazaouet Fresh Water: Available alongside each pier Rate of delivery about to 10 tonnes per hour Also available by tug Consuls: None Surveyors: Available in Tlemcen (70 km.) and representative in Ghazaouet (contact Agent) Gangway/Deck Watchmen: Not compulsory Agents arrange for same Usual recommendation given in port is to lift gangway at night, if vessel not working cargo, at about 2000 hrs Customs Allowances: 200 cigarettes per man per week, bottle of alcohol per man per week Time: GMT plus hour Telephone: Telephones are not available on board Telephone Numbers: The following important telephone numbers were obtained: Fire Brigade Tel: +213 (43) 323014, Police Tel: +213 (43) 323026, Pilots Tel: +213 (43) 323345, Port Director Tel: +213 (43) 323220 AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire de Ghazaouet, PO Box 217, 13400 Ghazaouet, Algeria Tel: +213 (43) 323220, 323255, 323345 FAX: +213 (43) 323255, 323175 Telex: 18086, 18937, 18836 Contact: B Abdelmalek, Port Director/General Manager Harbour Office: Mole de Constantine Tel: +213 (43) 323405, 323232, 323345 FAX: +213 (43) 323255 Telex: 18937, 18836 Contact: K Mehabi, Harbour Master/Port Captain M Fekhikheri, Assistant Harbour Master tractor (Sisu) for Ro-Ro traffic grain suctors (DK100) grain suctor (Vigan) STEVEDORES: Carried out by Port Monopoly – EPG Work carried out in two shifts and from time to time a night gang is available Working hours from 0700 – 1900 Port Director can extend working hours beyond 1900 hrs for vessels to complete operations and sail 160 stevedores available WASTE DISPOSAL: Collection service available Contact Port Authority for supply and collection of drums SLOPS DISPOSAL: Service not available FRESH WATER: Available from hydrants at quays and by tug FUEL: This is not provided on a regular basis, however, small quantities are sometimes supplied by road tankers and tugs SERVICES: No deballasting facilities available Stores available through General Maritime (GE.ME), SHICO, ICTC, NASHCO, MTA, etc POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +213 (43) 323026, Fire Brigade Tel: +213 (43) 321014 Ambulance Tel: +213 (43) 321124 WEATHER/TIDES: The strongest and most frequent winds are from the NW and with the entrance channel aligned east-west passage is dangerous since the currents generally follow the direction of the winds Tidal Range: 40 cm BANKS: BEA, Bd du 1er Novembre, Ghazaouet Tel: +213 (43) 321168, 321350 CPA, Rue de la Republique, Ghazaouet Tel: +213 (43) 321051 BNA, Rue de la Republique, Ghazaouet Tel: +213 (43) 321280, 321268 SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None DEVELOPMENTS: The following works are planned: the moles are to be re-surfaced and the fendering to be improved Dredging work to take place A maritime station for passenger vessels has been constructed Two cargo sheds have been built First shed is at Mole Constantine (1,160 sq.m.) and the second at Mole Djanet (2,320 sq.m.) SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: 1982 (Updated 2002) Name: Ghazaouet (ex-Nemours), Lat 35␥ 06' N., Long 01␥ 52' 21" W Port Limits: As anchorage, a suitable one is within mile of the port The limits are observed around that area Documents: Same as for Algiers Also every vessel must have copies of Manifest and Bills of Lading, minimum copies of each Pilotage: Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels except those who comply with Article 178 of Maritime Code Agents arrange for Pilot, who can be contacted on VHF Channels 16 and 12 On calling Channel 16 call ‘‘Ghazaouet Port Control’’ Pilot boards in fair weather at anchorage or to cables from the entrance Pilot boat has a black hull Pilot station is located at Quay ‘‘D’’ Anchorages: No anchorage boundaries described However anchorage in fair weather can be obtained in 15 to 20 fathoms of water which is about to cables north of northern breakwater Bottom is sand Anchorage is not protected, it is mostly open and dangerous to winds from northern semi-circle Restrictions: Vessels can berth or sail any time of day or night Max Size: It was not stated clearly This vessel’s LOA is 147.5 m., and max breadth of 21.5 m Berthing and unberthing was quite safe Max permissible draft as stated by Port Control is 10 m., but alongside this ship depth in places was 32 ft Max length stated which is possible for berthing is 180 m and max draft 28 ft Health: Pratique is granted after berthing Two crew vaccination lists are to be submitted along with Maritime Declaration of Health (Algerian Form) Radio: Ghazaouet Radio, call sign‘‘7TE’’, VHF Channel 16 VHF: Port Control keep a UHF watch throughout 24 hours Calling Channel 16, working Channel 12 Radar: No radar facilities available Tugs: There is tug at present Ship’s lines are used Tug is compulsory and joins the vessel outside the breakwater during fair weather Berthing: There are moles in Ghazaouet, details as follows: Mole Alger (A): Quay No 1, depth alongside 6.5 m Mole De Batna (B): Quays No and 3, depth alongside 7.3 m Mole Constantine (C): Quays No – 7, depth alongside 7.3 m to 7.8 m Mole Djanet (D): Quay No 8, depth alongside 7.8 m Mole Tlemcen (E): Quays No and 10, depth alongside 11.0 m Specialities: Quay No – Dangerous Cargo, Oil and Tallow Quay No – Cereals Quay No – Loading Acids Quay No 10 – Minerals and Cereals (Silo capacity 30,000 tons) Cranes: As per available data There are cranes of SWL 10 tonnes, 1␺12 tonnes and 1␺14 tonnes Also there are mobile cranes available, capacities are 2␺2.5 tonnes, 1␺5 tonnes and 1␺24 tonnes Bulk Cargo Facilities: The vessel carried corn in bulk The cargo was discharged either into rail wagons or into trucks Rate of discharge variable If sufficient trucks or wagons available rate can reach up to 600 tonnes per shift (approx) Stevedores: Stevedores are arranged either by Agents or Receivers No separate notice necessary by vessel Medical: Doctors and hospital available at Ghazaouet Agents to be informed in writing prior to anybody seeing the doctor Density: Density was observed to be 1028 Fuel: Available by truck 21␺0.5 tonne chariot elevators, one scoop loader, one Ro-Ro tractor and one grain suction elevator STEVEDORES: Supplied by Port Authority Three shifts of hours each from 0700 – 0100 hrs Ship’s gear to be used if cranes not available MEDICAL: All facilities available FRESH WATER: Available at certain quays, otherwise by tug FUEL: No facilities Vessels must proceed to Oran or Arzew for bunkering REPAIRS: Only minor repairs can be carried out by workshop Repairs on board with Port Captain’s permission Also see ‘‘Regulations’’ POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Available within the port SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory, but strongly recommended by Port Authorities and Agent REGULATIONS: No repairs to main engine, no lowering of lifeboats, no work on hull and anchors without prior permission from Port Captain Offenders will be heavily fined TIME: GMT plus hour LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Algiers’’ CONSULS: None TELEPHONES: Available NEAREST AIRPORT: Oran Es Senia International Airport, 80 km BANKS: All facilities available CUSTOMS: One bottle of spirits and one carton of cigarettes are allowed for every Crew member Anything in excess of this amount will be sealed 12 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) MOSTAGANEM (Mestaghanem): 35␥ 56' N 0␥ 04' E (See Plan) LOCATION: On the coast of Algeria, 20 n.m east of Arzew CHARTS: BA Charts No 1909, 822 and 178 DOCUMENTS: Arms/Ammunitions Lists Crew Lists Crew Effects Declarations Currencies List Maritime Declaration of Health Passenger List Store Lists, including Bonded Stores Coastguard and Customs: Visit by the Coastguards in the Roads Visit by the Customs Officials at the quay Manifests must be accurate Certificates: All certificates are required in the case of an inspection from the Maritime Authorities or in the case of arrest MAX SIZE: LOA 180 m., depth 8.23 m DENSITY: 1025 PILOTAGE: Compulsory There are three Algerian Pilots providing a 24-hour service Pilot boat is black with a white stripe Vessels arriving after sunset, if no cargo work at night, will remain in the Roads until 0600 hrs next morning Vessels can sail throughout 24 hours ANCHORAGES: Vessels anchor about 0.5 n.m from the Sea Jetty, Jetee de Large Light, as Fl.(4) WR 12 sec PRATIQUE: Free pratique is granted upon berthing and producing Maritime Declaration of Health and Vaccination List If any vaccination certificates have expired, free pratique will be granted and Health Authorities will arrange the vaccinations on request VHF: At the Harbour Master’s Office, working on Channel 16, officially 24-hour service, English, French and Arabic spoken TUGS: One tug available throughout 24 hours, request to be made to Pilot If necessary, the port will request a second tug from Arzew Port Control BERTHS: Eight berths available Total length of quays, 1,100 m 1 Berth (No.) NP1,NP2,NP3 X, Y Length (m.) Depth (m.) 217 6.1 – 7.92 115 7.01 140 7.62 140 7.62 132 7.62 135 7.62 135 7.62 140 7.01 140 8.23 Service Quays CRANES: 2␺6 tons and 3␺15 tons Also five additional cranes Four superstackers, CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Mostaganem ALGERIA SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions, except for certain nationalities REPATRIATION: Possible and easily arranged by Agent IDENTIFICATION CARDS: When going ashore, crew must carry SKIKDA: 36␥ 53' N 06␥ 54' E passports which will be kept at the harbour gate DEVELOPMENTS: A Ro-Ro berth and a general cargo berth under construction Depth of water 9.14 m A third dock project is under consideration AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire de Mostaganem, PO Box 131, Quai du Maghreb, Mostaganem 27000, Algeria Tel: +213 (45) 217627, 211411, 215938 FAX: +213 (45) 217805 Email: epm@port-mostaganem.dz Web: mail.port-mostaganem.dz Contact: M Lakehal, Director General (Tel: +213 (45) 211411) M Bouabida, Harbour Master (Tel: +213 (45) 213881) been developed to include a New Port area, also known as Port Methanier, which handles tankers Charts: BA Chart No 252 PORT LIMITS: South of a line joining Ras Filfila and S’rigina Island (096 – 276␥) Charter party laytime starts at this line DOCUMENTS: Inward declaration to be completed and kept available for agent and port authorities LOCATION: Some 350 km east of Algiers, the Old Port of Skikda has Harbour Master’s Office: Ballast Declaration Cargo Gear Certificates Crew List IMO Goods Declaration (also when in transit) Oil Record Books Parts and Safety Construction Certificate Safety Equipment Certificate Stowage Plan ORAN (Wahran): 35␥ 43' N 0␥ 39' W DOCUMENTS: Inward Declaration to be completed and handed to the pilot Crew Declaration for Customs Crew List Cargo Manifest Declaration of Health Manifest of Arms on board Passenger Manifest Seamen’s Books Ship’s Stores Declaration Stowage Plan MAX SIZE: LOA 243.8 m., draft 11.58 m RESTRICTIONS: The port is open to navigation throughout 24 hours APPROACHES: The approaches to the port are indicated by: The lighthouse 11.5 miles to the east, with the addition of a radio beacon, in position Lat 35␥ 51' 40" N, Long 00␥ 29' 19" W Cap Falcon Lighthouse 9.5 miles to the west, in position Lat 35␥ 46' 08" N, Long 00␥ 47' 09" W Access Channels: The channel is 150 m wide and 24 m deep is indicated by a rotating white light in position Lat 35␥ 43' N, Long 00␥ 37' W Vessels entering or leaving the port must obligatorily use the navigation channels defined below: West Channel: A separation zone one mile wide is established, the axis of which connects the following geographical points: Lat 35␥ 52' 12" N, Long 01␥ 12' 06" W Lat 35␥ 48' 36" N, Long 00␥ 39' 30" W The external WSW limit of the channel is fixed by the line joining the following geographical points: Lat 35␥ 52' 12" N, Long 00␥ 12' 06" W Lat 35␥ 48' 36" N, Long 00␥ 39' 30" W On both sides of this separation zone, a safety zone is instituted which is 1.5 miles wide The main traffic lane is orientated 090␥(T) – 270␥(T) East Channel: A separation zone one mile wide is established, the axis of which joins the following geographical points: Lat 35␥ 02' 30" N, Long 00␥ 26' 44" W Lat 35␥ 52' 00" N, Long 00␥ 34' 44" W The external eastern limit of the channel is fixed by the line joining the following geographical points: Lat 36␥ 01' 24" N, Long 00␥ 24' 24" W Lat 35␥ 51' 00" N, Long 00␥ 32' 24" W On both sides of this separation zone, a safety zone is established which is 1.5 miles wide The principal traffic lane is orientated 032␥(T) – 212␥(T) PILOTAGE: Compulsory Arranged by ship’s Agents’ basis vessels ETA International Code signals used Pilot boards at port entrance ANCHORAGES: Anchorage is along the meridian of Long 00␥ 39' W and the latitude of the 612 m mark of Djebel-Khar Large vessels anchor with the assistance of a port pilot PRATIQUE: Free Pratique is granted by the Maritime Health Brigade on arrival, provided no anomalies or illness have been discovered on board Pratique is automatic for vessels coming from other Algerian ports TUGS: 1␺1,200 h.p., 1␺1,500 h.p and 1␺1,700 h.p BERTHS: Mole 1: Tankers, depth alongside 11.9 m Mole 2: Tankers, depth alongside 10.1 m Cargo Vessels: Twenty berths at quays with depths from 6.1 – 10.1 m alongside TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ MEDICAL: Doctors and ambulances are available to give help to sick seamen Visits are arranged by the ship’s agent FRESH WATER: Available on the quay Employees of the Port Undertaking attend to connection and disconnection of hoses FUEL: Bunkers can be delivered by barge belonging to NAFTAL, at a rate of 50 – 150 cu.m./hr Lubricants are supplied by NAFTAL, by arrangement through the ship’s Agent REPAIRS: Only minor repairs can be effected SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory but recommended The Port Commandant may impose a guard on vessels carrying certain categories of hazardous cargoes The accommodation ladder is to be raised at night LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Algiers’’ NEAREST AIRPORT: La Senia, km CUSTOMS: Three packets cigarettes and one bottle of wine or alcohol per man per day AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire d’Oran, Direction Generale, Avenue Mimouni Lahcene, PO Box 106, Oran, Algeria Tel: +213 (41) 395610, 395782, 393782 Telex: 22422 Contact: Director General Port Office: Mole Ibn-Batouta, Oran Tel: +213 (41) 394363, 392337 Telex: 22308 Contact: Port Captain See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) (See Plan) Quarantine: Maritime Declaration of Health International Vaccination Certificates Valid Derat Certificate Customs: 1 1 Arms Declaration Crew Declarations Crew Effects Declaration Currency List Narcotics List Ship’s Stores Declaration Immigration Office: Arms/Ammunition Declaration Crew Lists Declarations given by the Immigration Agent Passenger List Seaman’s Books Agency: 1 Clearance from Last Port Crew Declaration Crew Effects Declaration Crew Lists Currency Declaration Maritime Declaration of Health Narcotics Declaration Ship’s Stores List MAX SIZE: New Port (Port Methanier): Berth Capacity (tons) LOA (m.) Draft (m.) P1 P2 P3 P5 A1 M1 M2 50,000 50,000 13,000 40,000 30,000 45,000 45,000 225 225 265 175 135 215 215 14.0 14.0 15.3 11.5 11.5 12.2 12.2 Old Port: Refined products: LOA 225 m., draft 14 m General cargo: LOA 200 m., draft 9.2 m DENSITY: 1023 RESTRICTIONS: New Port (Port Methanier): No berthing or unberthing at night for tankers, LNG and LPG vessels Old Port: Tankers, LNG and LPG vessels may berth throughout 24 hours Wind Limits in Port: Old Port: Force – (Beaufort Scale) New Port: Force (Beaufort Scale) APPROACHES: Old Port entrance 120 m wide, depth 15 m New Port entrance 250 m wide, depth 18 m Vessels entering or leaving the port must use the navigation channels defined as follows: East Channel: Bounded by a separation area of nautical mile’s width joined by the two following co-ordinates: Lat 37␥ 10' 00" N, Long 07␥ 03' 06" E Lat 36␥ 58' 00" N, Long 07␥ 03' 06" E The western external limit of the channel is fixed by the line joining the following co-ordinates: Lat 37␥ 10' 00" N, Long 07␥ 00' 00" E Lat 36␥ 58' 00" N, Long 07␥ 00' 00" E On each side of this separation area is a traffic lane of miles’ width The main traffic lane is orientated north – south West Channel: Bounded by a separation area of nautical mile’s width joined by the two following co-ordinates: Lat 37␥ 12' 06" N, Long 06␥ 29' 30" E Lat 37␥ 00' 24" N, Long 06␥ 54' 36" E Lat 36␥ 57' 05" N, Long 06␥ 57' 54" E The southern channel limit is fixed by the line joining the following co-ordinates: a) nautical miles north of Ras Bougarouni b) 2.5 nautical miles north of Sirigina Island c) nautical miles east of Sirigina Island On each side of this separation area is a traffic lane of 1.5 miles’ width The main traffic lane is orientated as follows: 120 – 300␥ and 143 – 323␥(T) PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels of 1,500 g.r.t and over Pilotage arranged by calling harbour office on VHF Channel 16, working on Channel 14 To help with scheduling, ETA cables should be sent directly to Skikda Port Control via +213 (38) 755148 There are nine pilots available at the port, two are available daily for both Old and New Port 13 ALGERIA Skikda ANCHORAGES: Safe anchorage in the authorised areas in the roads Restrictions are made for an unsafe anchorage at the NE part of the authorised area, when expected bad weather is over Force (Beaufort Scale) The anchorage of Skikda is bounded by four points: the meridian of the Old Port breakwater headlight the meridian of the New Port breakwater headlight The parallel of S’rigina Lighthouse the parallel of I’llot des Singes Lighthouse PRATIQUE: Free pratique is granted by the Maritime Health Brigade on arrival, provided no anomalies or illness have been discovered on board Pratique is automatic for vessels coming from other Algerian ports PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: 24 hours’ notice of arrival required by telex or fax ETA to include LOA, draft, nature of cargo and tonnage VHF: Skikda Port Control on Channel 16; Sonatrach Company Loading Master on Channel 11 (petrol) and Channel (gas) Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’ and ‘‘Pilotage’’ VTS/RADAR: There is a vessel traffic surveillance service in operation Contact Skikda Port Control on VHF Channels 16 or 14 Tel: +213 (38) 755148 TUGS: Ten tugs (1␺1,700 h.p., 1␺1,800 h.p., 3␺2,800 h.p., 3␺3,000 h.p., 2␺3,400 h.p.) Tugs compulsory for vessels over 1,500 g.r.t Four tugs compulsory for tankers, LNG and LPG vessels over 20,000 d.w.t for berthing, and three tugs compulsory for unberthing Number of Using Tugs Berthing Unberthing Maximum LOA of Vessel From 80 – 115 m From 116 – 135 m From 136 – 150 m From 151 – 170 m More than 171 m 3 2 3 BERTHS: Old Port: General Cargo Berths: Quay Berth (No.) LOA (m.) Draft (m.) 140 8.5 General cargo 140 80 170 200 8.5 6.0 9.0 6.4 125 135 140 130 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 10 140 6.4 11 12 145 155 145 6.5 8.53 9.2 145 9.2 General cargo General, bitumen General/bulk cargoes Ro-Ro, passengers, cars Ro-Ro General cargo General cargo General cargo, containers General cargo, containers General cargo General/bulk cargoes Break bulk, timber, bulk/general cargoes Break bulk, timber, bulk/general cargoes Chateau Vert Mole Avant Port Quay South Through Quay South Quay South East Quay East Quay North Quay Marinelle East Marinelle West Cargo Tanker Berths: Berth LOA (m.) Draft (m.) Length (m.) Capacity (tons) P1 P2 P3 P4 195 195 225 145 12.0 12.0 14.0 10.0 200 200 230 150 35,000 35,000 50,000 10,000 Turning Basin: Diameter 360 m., depth 11.0 m New Port (Port Methanier): Berth Length (m.) Max Draft (m.) P1 P2 P3 P5 A1 M1 M2 230 230 270 180 140 220 220 14.0 13.0 15.0 10.5 10.5 11.5 11.0 Turning Basin: Diameter 550 m., depth 16.0 m TANKER FACILITIES: Unberthing: Tankers which have completed cargo operations and departure documents remitted by shippers must leave the port Except in special circumstances, Master can request permit to stay Sailing vessels have priority to berthing vessels Old Port: Berth (No.) Loading Rate (cu.m./hr.) Products Connections (in.) P1 P2 P3 P4 2,000 2,000 2,500 400 t.p.h refined products refined products refined products bitumen 12 12 12 - 10 New Port (Port Methanier): Berth (No) Loading Rate (cu.m./hr.) Products Connections (in.) P1 P2 P3 P5 2,500 – 4,000 2,500 – 4,000 4,000 – 6,500 400 t.p.h 10 – 12 10 – 12 16 – 10 A1 M1 M2 300 – 600 4,000 4,000 white products white products fuel oil, crude butane, refrigerated propane aromatics, ethylene LNG LNG Also see ‘‘Berths’’ 14 – 10 12 12 CRANES: 3␺15 ton mobile quay cranes; 4␺40 ton and 1␺120 ton mobile cranes; 7␺5 ton and 5␺6-10 ton electric cranes and 1␺100 ton floating crane CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Equipment: 92␺1 – 36 ton folklift trucks; floating derrick; 2␺42 ton stackers; 6␺20 – 32 ton tractors; 12␺3 – 10 ton electric quay cranes; 7␺15 – 120 ton mobile cranes; 8␺25 – 40 ton harbour trailers and tractors; 1␺15 cu.m recovery barge Installations: 20,000 ton grain silo; 35,000 ton cattlefood storage; facilities for 1,200 passengers Storage Areas: 123,450 sq.m in Old Port; 40,000 sq.m in New Port; 20,875 sq.m covered storage STEVEDORES: Working Hours: Saturday to Thursday: First shift 0600 – 1230 Second shift 1230 – 1830 Third shift 2000 – 0200 Fourth shift 0200 – 0600 Stevedores can be contacted by Tel: +213 (81) 756144 or by VHF Channel 12 Hatches: By ship’s crew WASTE DISPOSAL: Compulsory at port’s call Collection arranged by ship’s Agent via a barge which will remit a garbage certificate SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available Except in case of emergency for vessels not fitted with incinerator The ship’s Agent should arrange oil truck when necessary MEDICAL: Hospital and medical services are available Onboard visits can be arranged FRESH WATER: Only available on general cargo quay of New Port Limited supply available at piers of Old Port, or can be supplied by 10 ton truck if ordered previously by the ship’s Agent FUEL: Available by barge, arranged by the ship’s Agent Delivery rate 50 – 150 cu.m./hr DRY DOCK: For fishing boats only REPAIRS: Minor repairs only, arranged by the ship’s Agent Permission of Harbour Master’s office required before any maintenance or repairs undertaken SURVEYORS: Available EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Contact Port Control, on VHF Channels 16 and 14 Tel: +213 (81) 755148, 752553 Fax: +213 (81) 752970 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory, but recommended Usually ship’s crew and ship’s gangway Harbour Master may recommend guard on vessels carrying certain hazardous cargoes TIME: GMT plus hour LOCAL HOLIDAYS: January, May, 19 June, July, November First Mouharem (Hegira Year), Aid-el-Fitr, Aid-el-Adha, Achoura and Mawlid Ennabawi WEATHER/TIDES: Tides: The port is not tidal Max variation 0.5 m Also see ‘‘Restrictions’’ CONSULS: None NEAREST AIRPORT: Constantine (Ain el-Bey) International Airport, 100 km Annaba (Saline) Airport, 130 km CUSTOMS: Correct counting of bonded stores is important: beer is not sealed and crew are allowed 200 cigarettes and one bottle of spirits each Weekly allowance of 200 cigarettes and one bottle of wine or spirits per man Further allowances can be requested weekly through the ship’s Agent SHORE LEAVE: Restricted for safety reasons Disembarking personnel hand in Discharge Book plus two photographs to the ship’s Agent a few hours before disembarking to clear immigration formalities REPATRIATION: Possible via Algiers A declaration is to be made to the Immigration Office 24 hours in advance of any crew departures IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore passes supplied by Immigration Office SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None GENERAL: Supplies: The ship’s Agent requires 48 hours’ notice Regulations: All tankers are inspected by a Port Officer and Check List is completed before start of loading Accommodation ladder to be raised onboard at night DEVELOPMENTS: Planned infrastructure: two SPM for tankers over 300,000 d.w.t SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: May 1984 (Updated 1998) New Port, Berth No Pilotage: Nine Pilots available and three Pilots are on duty at any time (one Pilot for old port, one Pilot for new port and one Pilot on standby) Documents: Arms and Ammunition Lists Crew Lists (indicate nationality and Seaman’s Book number) Foreign Currency Lists (including crew’s personal currency) Health Declaration Narcotics Lists Personnel Effects Declarations Stores Lists Restrictions: Entrance Channel: channel dredged to 18 m There is a sandbank on the port side of the inner entrance with less than 10 m depth Care is needed when leaving berth without Pilot (which seems normal practice here in winter time.) Berthing: Vessel berthed at No ‘‘Jetee du Large’’, port side to Depth of water 15.0 m The use of wire ropes for mooring is prohibited VHF: Channels 16 and 14 Time: UTC plus hour SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: June 1987 (Updated 1998) Documents: Cargo Manifests Crew Declarations Crew Lists Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Skikda ALGERIA Currency Lists Health Declaration Manifests (ship’s stores, currency (including safes)) The authorities are very strict, especially over currency (including Master’s safe) and alcohol A ship’s Fixture List is required, which is to include radios, computers, photocopiers, etc Pilotage: Pilot boards at the port limits Pilot may be contacted on VHF Channel 14 Anchorage: In depth of 20.0 m with breakwater light bearing 108␥(T) at a distance of 0.8 miles Restrictions: Berthing times are flexible The following are approximate times only Berthing Unberthing Summer From To Winter From To 0500 0400 0700 0700 2000 2000 1800 1800 VHF: Port Control operate 24 hours on Channels 16 and 14 Berthing: Vessel berthed at Berth No A1 in Port Methanier to load ethylene Vessel berthed starboard side to, inner berth on the inner breakwater The port anchor is to be kept ready A tug from the general cargo port pushes vessels alongside A launch runs the moorings, lines and springs forward and aft The fendering is good Ship’s gangway used Loading: Ethylene loaded at 200 tonnes/hr Liquid and vapour arms are in 150 ASA Vapour return to flare by way of shore compressor The surveyors were helpful and documentation carried out quickly Vessel stays alongside to cool to – 100␥C Loading temperature – 99␥C Medical: Doctor and dentist available Only emergencies handled on Tuesdays and Fridays Fresh Water: Available at berth or from barge Limited quantities available by tug (100 tons) Fuel: All grades available in harbour by barge Also available at anchorage in good weather Repatriation: There are direct flights to Paris and Marseilles from Constantine 100 km and Annaba 130 km distant Outward flights from Algiers Holidays: Moslem holiday is Friday Stores: Choice is limited and prices are high Agent requires prior notice of vessel’s requirements Approximate costs (per kilo in 1987): frozen meat US$ 32, potatoes US$ 2, tomatoes US$ 3, apples (eating) US$ Developments: In the near future the deep channel between the 20 m contour and Berth No P2 is to be dredged to 18.0 m CD SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: September 2000 Vessel: Oil tanker, 97,000 d.w.t., LOA 232 m Cargo: Sahara Blend Crude Oil Berth: Port Methanier – P3 Documents: The following documents are required by the various port authorities, but the number required varies: Arms/Ammunition List Bonded Stores List Crew Currency Declaration Crew Effects Declaration Crew List Last Port Clearance Maritime Declaration of Health Narcotics List Passenger List Ship’s Currency Declaration Ship’s Particulars List Ship’s Stores List Vaccination List Once berthed alongside, the vessel was boarded by Customs, Immigration/Police, Port Health, Agents (SNTM in this case) and Loading Master The Agent proved to be helpful and the authorities reasonable One policeman remains on board or on the jetty throughout the time the vessel is alongside maintaining the vessel’s security Our vessel was able to obtain a Derat Exemption Certificate at the port A senior coastguard officer attended the vessel for a Port State Inspection under the aegis of the ‘‘Mediterranean States Memorandum’’ Coast Guard Regulations: The Algerian Coast Guard boarded our vessel whilst at anchor They were courteous and undemanding of gratuities They sealed the Bonded Store carefully checking the tobacco and spirits stocks only Charts: BA Chart No 855 Arrival: Until the vessel entered VHF range, communications with the port proved difficult The many telexes we sent proved undeliverable, or if delivered, no reply was received Our vessel had only 24 hours’ prior notice of the fact that we were going to load at Skikda/Port Methanier Consequently, no telexes were successfully transmitted to any Algerian address until after the vessel had arrived Although our vessel arrived prior to the commencement of our lay-day period, and tendered Notice of Readiness on the first lay-day, we were kept at anchor for another two days Anchorage: We anchored within the anchorage marked on BA Chart No 855, 1.2 nautical miles NW of the breakwater The anchorage proved satisfactory, having let out shackles of cable in 40.0 m of water The wind was a strong 30+ knots blowing from NW with a moderate sea We were then instructed to switch to VHF Channel 17 to transmit the vessel’s particulars The vessel’s Master chose the anchorage Pilotage: The Pilot boarded in the designated position shown on BA Chart No 855 using the combination ladder method The pilot boat appeared to be a modern purpose-built craft with a black hull and white topsides On departure, the Pilot disembarked just as the vessel reached the breakwater The Pilots were competent See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) Max Size: The max size of the vessel that has berthed at the port is LOA 260 m Regardless of what official charts show, the Harbour Master has imposed a max draft of 13.5 m The echo sounder recordings showed a shoal patch just off the inner breakwater with a maximum depth of 14.5 m This reading was recorded in calm weather Restrictions: Berthing is restricted to daylight only Unberthing officially takes place throughout 24 hours, but in fact no shipping movements take place between 0100 hrs and 0600 hrs VHF: Our vessel successfully contacted Skikda Port Control on Channel 14 at the first attempt Tugs: There are four tugs (2␺3,400 h.p and 2␺2,500 h.p.) available for berthing vessels of our size For berthing, one tug was made fast on the starboard bow using two ship’s lines, and the other three tugs assisted For unberthing, only three tugs are required In both cases, the only tug to make fast moored to the starboard bow Berthing/Unberthing: Our vessel berthed at Berth P3 A total of four tugs was used in the berthing manoeuvre All ships berthing at Berths P1, P2 and P3 berth port side to It is therefore necessary to turn the ship in the turning basin Mooring: Mooring lines were run by two mooring boats, one fore and aft, with the final mooring requirement being 3-2-2 either end Cargo Operations: This vessel loaded a cargo of Sahara Blend crude oil The loading rate averaged 6,000 cu.m./hr Loading is through 2␺16 in chicksans There were no stoppages The vessel is required to maintain a watch on VHF Channel 11 Cargo Documentation: The time taken to prepare cargo documentation was approximately 2.5 hours The ship/shore difference was minimal All the documents presented appeared to be correct Density: 1025 Facilities: There are no facilities available Shore Leave: Shore leave is not allowed For emergencies, medical care is available, but the patient must be accompanied by an armed police officer Additional Note: Port Methanier and Skikda are jointly administered Dry cargo vessels mainly berth at Skikda, although some tankers still call at this port The maximum size of vessel permitted into Skikda is 50,000 d.w.t AGENCY: General Cargo Ships: GEMA, Port of Skikda Tel: +213 (81) 755751, 755754 Fax: +213 (81) 757682 Telex: 87815, 87077 Tankers: SNTM/HYPROC, Port of Skikda Tel: +213 (81) 759202, 753725 Fax: +213 (81) 756568 Telex: 87091, 87973 AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire de Skikda, PO Box 65, Avenue Reski Rahal, Skikda, Algeria Tel: +213 (81) 756827 FAX: +213 (81) 752015 Telex: 87840, 87913 Contact: Harbour Master (Tel: +213 (81) 751339 Fax: +213 (81) 752970 Telex: 87907 Caski) Central Tower Watch: Tel: +213 (81) 755148, 752553 Telex: 87907 Caski TENES: 36␥ 31' N 01␥ 19' E OVERVIEW: A general cargo port which consists of a harbour with two jetties and a separate breakwater Main entrance from the west Cargoes handled include breakbulk, solid, liquid, containers, cement, grain, china clay and general LOCATION: On the NW coast of Algeria, 200 km west of Algiers CHARTS: BA Charts No 178, 1909 and 2717 Nautical Publications: Mediterranean Pilot Vol DOCUMENTS: Required at berth: Bills of Lading Cargo Manifest Cargo Plan Crew Effects Declaration Crew List Dangerous Cargo Manifest Garbage Book and Last Garbage Certificate Maritime Declaration of Health Oil Record Book Passenger List Vessel’s Certificates ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant MAX SIZE: LOA 128 m., draft 7.2 m Largest Vessel: Cargo vessel ‘‘Salvia Star’’, 7,659 n.t APPROACHES: Entry can be effected at both ends of the detached breakwater However, it is advisable to use the west entrance as the east entrance is suitable for small craft only The west and main entrances for foreign-going vessels 140 m wide The length of the west entrance is 180 m., the length of the east entrance is 130 m PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels more than 100 n.r.t Also see ‘‘VHF’’ ANCHORAGES: The roadstead at Tenes is exposed from between west and north and the sea breaks at a considerable distance offshore The anchorage is exposed to NNW’ly winds and has a sandy/muddy bottom During the summer, the anchorage is located approximately 1.5 miles north of the harbour in a depth of 14.6 – 16.0 m During the winter, vessels are recommended to anchor in a NW’ly direction in relation to the port Vessels intending to stay for any length of time usually moor as land and sea breezes prevail and when swinging to a single anchor, it is likely to become fouled Vessels anchored in the harbour should be ready to let go a second anchor and veer out more cable on the first anchorage at first as heavy squalls sometimes descend from the mountains during easterly winds Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’ 15 ALGERIA PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Requests for information regarding berthing and cargo operations will be answered by the ship’s Agent Vessels should forward their ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival Vessels approaching the anchorage should contact the Port Authority via VHF Channels 16, 14 or 12, giving their position and confirming the vessel’s details including the length, width, draft, tonnage, last port, flag, etc ISPS: Vessels are required to forward a copy of ISSC at least 24 hours prior to arrival VHF: Port listens on Channel 16 and operates on Channels 14 or 12 Tenes Radio operates throughout 24 hours Pilots listen on Channel 16 and work on Channel 14 TUGS: Compulsory for vessels more than 1,500 n.r.t There are two tugs (1,500 h.p and 750 h.p.) BERTHS: Vessels with low powered main engines may be required to use their starboard anchor for turning prior to berthing The north and SW jetties consist of four berths An isolated breakwater between the heads has a quay length of 420 m with a depth of 5.0 – 7.2 m alongside BULK FACILITIES: Bulk wheat is discharged using new VIGAN extractors (2003) and handling equipment Discharge Rate: 1,800 tons per two shifts with three gangs working throughout There is a monitoring system ashore to monitor the amount of cargo discharged CRANES: 2␺40 – 90 ton cranes CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 13␺3 – 20 ton forklifts; grabs and hoppers (floor openings) for solid bulks; vacuators (pumps) for bulk wheat; Mafi tractor; grabs for scrap (loading operations) Storage: Warehouse 2,000 sq.m and open storage area 75,000 sq.m STEVEDORES: The number of gangs to work the ship should be requested by the receivers or ship’s Agent prior to arrival Working Hours: Stevedores can work throughout 24 hours, seven days a week, but this is subject to a request by the receivers or ship’s Agent prior to arrival Normally 0700 – 1900 From 1900 on overtime BALLAST: Ballast water may not be discharged within the port limits WASTE DISPOSAL: Facilities available SLOPS DISPOSAL: Facilities available MEDICAL: Facilities available at Tenes Hospital FRESH WATER: Available FUEL: Available DRY DOCK: Valencia, Union Naval Valencia Tel: +34 (96) 306 0200 Fax: +34 (96) 367 0793 Email: unv@unv.es Dry dock capacity 30,000 d.w.t EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Coast Guard (24 hours) Tel: +213 (3) 767515 TIME: GMT plus hour LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Algiers’’ WEATHER/TIDES: Winds: Prevailing winds NNW’ly Caution is necessary when entering the harbour by the west entrance during strong NW winds to avoid being set down on the SW jetty in heavy weather Entry is dangerous and entry/departure manoeuvres are postponed until weather conditions become favourable Navigation Aids: Lights are exhibited form both ends of the detached breakwater and from the heads of both jetties A direction light is exhibited approximately 0.1 n.m NE of the root of the north jetty NEAREST AIRPORT: Chlef Domestic Airport, 50 km Algiers International Airport, 200 km SHORE LEAVE: Crew members may go ashore once the vessel is cleared by Immigration and permission has been granted DEVELOPMENTS: A commercial quay, length 300 m., is under construction at the south part of the port and a Ro-Ro facility is also planned The construction of warehouses within the port area and further open storage is also planned for the south part of the harbour SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: April 2001 (Updated 2004) Cargo: Discharge of bulk wheat Documents: Our vessel sent the pre-arrival information via telex to the ship’s Agent prior to vessel’s arrival, but did not receive an acknowledgment telex in return The following were required for the ship’s clearance inwards: Arms/Ammunition Lists Bills of Lading Crew Effects Declarations 13 Crew Lists General Declarations Manifests Maritime Health Declarations Narcotics Lists Passenger Lists Ship’s Currency Declaration Stores Lists Stowage Plans Stowaway Lists Vaccination Lists Port Officials boarded the vessel when the vessel had berthed alongside The Official party consisted of the Immigration and Customs officers, Sanitary officer, ship’s Agent, Harbour Master, cargo receivers and Coast Guard officers (2 – persons from each department) Our vessel was then visited every day by – port officials The vessel’s clearance inwards progressed smoothly Normal gratuities were given Approaches: The port has two entrances, but the SW entrance is used for fishing vessels only The entrance is approximately 100 – 115 m wide Our vessel approached the port from the NW Due to the width of the entrance, passing between the breakwaters was not straightforward If the wind speed is Force or more, vessels with low powered main engines are not recommended to transit the entrance Also see ‘‘Restrictions’’ 16 Tenes Pilotage: The Pilot boarded approximately cables off the port In good weather, the Pilot normally boards vessels 0.34 – 0.5 nautical miles from the entrance The pilot boat is small with a black hull Restrictions: Entry and berthing within the port only during the daytime (approximately 0700 – 1900 hrs.) The port is closed to vessels when the wind is Force and above Also see ‘‘Approaches’’ VHF: Harbour Master’s office listens on Channel 16 and operates on Channel 14, throughout 24 hours Our vessel reported to the Harbour Master’s Office, 10 n.m and again when n.m from the port Tugs: One tug of low power available The tug approached our vessel at the same time as the pilot boat Tug’s line used for berthing, being made fast through the forward central fairlead Berthing: Mooring Operations: Our vessel on entering the harbour altered course to 090␥(T), then letting go the starboard anchor, and turned prior to berthing, berthing port side alongside Depth at the berth is 7.2 m (in close proximity to the berths, there are depths as shallow as 1.5 – 2.0 m.) The seabed is soft mud Mooring line tie-up was 3-0-1 fore and aft Fenders: The fenders are in good condition Cargo Handling Facilities: Our vessel discharged bulk wheat Two stevedoring gangs with two pumping (extractors) machines (one more efficient than the other) discharged the cargo The second machine, more manoeuvrable than the first, was loaded onto the ship’s deck for the discharge Shore personnel cleaned and washed down the ship’s holds on completion of each hold Discharge Rate: The combined discharge rate for the two machines was 1,000 – 1,200 tonnes/day Draft Survey: A draft survey was carried out The receivers/port officials accepted the Bills of Lading as per normal port practice Stevedores: Working Hours: 0700 – 1900 Fresh Water: Available Our vessel took 10 tonnes a few hours prior to departure Gangway/Deck Watchmen: Port regulations require that one crew member must be on duty near the gangway at all times The ship’s gangway was landed on the quay and had to be secured onboard by 2100 hrs The port is well guarded with two port security personnel on duty near the vessel at all times Crew members are prohibited from leaving the port, but walking on the quay alongside the ship did not present any problems Customs Allowances: During our stay, Customs sealed only wine, spirits and cigarettes in the Bonded Store Soft drinks and beer were available for crew members’ consumption Shore Leave: Not permitted Also see ‘‘Gangway/Deck Watchmen’’ AUTHORITY: Entreprise Portuaire de Tenes, Port de Tenes, Tenes, Algeria Tel: +213 (27) 767276, 766196, 766988 FAX: +213 (27) 766177 Contact: Harbour Master Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) ... d’Alger, BP 708, Algiers, Algeria Tel: +213 (2) 579557 Telex: 61275 Contact: The Commercial Director See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) ALGERIA ANNABA: 36␥ 58' N... berthing Customs satisfied with Master’s Declaration that cargo papers were in transit between UK and Algeria Agent: Compagnie Nationale Algerienne de Navigation (CNAN) Cable address: CNAN, Algiers... Tel: +213 (2) 611224 Commercial Manager works closely with the Manager LPG Operations Authorities: Algerian requirements are now well established and particularly applicable to this port All items