Algiers

1. Alger (Algiers) pilot boarding place Pilot boards36°45.7′N 003°05.4′E
2. Motril pilot boarding place Pilot boards36°42.2′N 003°31.0′E

Size limits

LOA 239.901m, beam 36m, draught 10.5m, 64,793DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Nil.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

From the vicinity of NE of Pointe Pescade, the track leads generally SE for about 3.5nm, passing NE of Pointe des Consuls, which is fringed with shoal water to a distance of 0.2nm NE, then NE of Pointe des Anglais, where a rock spit extends 0.25nm N, then NE of Roche M'Tahen, the outermost rock of an area of rocky foul ground fringing Point el Kettani, 0.3nm WSW. A light (E cardinal daymark on black tower, yellow bands "M'Tahen" in white), is exhibited from the NE side of Roche M'Tahen. Then NE of Ilot de la Marine, with an old lighthouse standing on it. A rocky patch, with a depth of 5.3m over it, lies close E of the islet and the islet is connected to the mainland by reclaimed land on the N side of Alger harbour.

The port is approached using the channel between Anchorage Areas No 1 and No 2 and then passing through the North entrance between Jetee Kheir Eddine and Jetee du Vieux Port. A second entrance is located to the South, between Jetee de Mustapha and Quay No 37.

Vessels entering or leaving Algiers must follow the channel between No 1 Lightbuoy and No 3 Buoy on the W side and No 2 and 4 Lightbuoys on the E side.

Vessels entering through the S entrance should pass 600m E of the head of Jetee de Mustapha.

The main access to the channels are:

The North Pass: located between the N Jetty and the South Spike has an extension of the E Jetty to the N, width 176m, depth 20m.

The Wadi Hamimine pass, crossing the basin of the old port to the basin of Agha, width 83m, depth 12.0m.

The Great Mole Pass: crossing the Mustapha Basin, width 100m, depth 11.0m

The southern pass: formed between a transversal spike at the pier of Mustapha and the breakwater East, width 240m, depth 16.0m.

The port can be entered from the N entrance, with a max depth of 22m and width of 176m or S entrance, with a max depth of 16m and width of 240m.

Traffic schemes and VTS

The signal station stands at the S end of Jetee du Vieux Port and will communicate with vessels in the roadstead.

Anchorages

Anchorage is prohibited in the E part of Baie d'Alger.

Restrictions

The use of the siren, whistle, etc is forbidden, except in special circumstances.

No vessel may refuse to accept a hawser, or to slack off warps securing the vessel, when required to do so to assist the movements of another vessel.

Vessels carrying explosives and dangerous materials must show by day a red flag and at night a red light, at the masthead.

Cautions: Depths of less than 10.0m surround the head of Quay No 37 extending out nearly 200m. Similar depths are located on the S side of Jetee de Mustapha and the W side of the spur.

Submarine pipelines extend 500m and 300m North from Plage de la Grenouillere (36°45'N 003°05'E). Two North Cardinal light buoys mark the seaward ends.

Tugs

Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours for vessels over 1,500t. There are 4 tugs 500-1,500hp available.

Charts and publications

BA 855, 2555, 1910. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Early notices of ETA should be advised to the agent. Vessels should report the following information on arrival to the Captain of the port: Name; nationality; tonnage; length, draught and cargo.

Communications

Radio: There is a coast radio station and a port radio station at Algiers. Merchant vessels can communicate through Bouzareah Naval Signal Station.

VHF: Port: Callsing: "Capitainerie Alger" Ch 16, 10. Tel: +213 21 42623. Fax: +213 21 423072. Email: [email protected].

Port Office: Tel: +213 21 423609.

Pilots: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +213 21 423662.

Health

Quarantine regulations are enforced. Bills of Health must be presented at the Health Office on Mole de la Sante in Darse de 1'Amiraute at the N end of the harbour. Vessels arriving from infected countries must not enter the port, the usual quarantine anchorage is in Baie Matifou.

Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates renewed.

Notices and regulations

Vessels entering or leaving the port must use the entrance channel between anchorage areas Nos 1 and 2.

Vessels departing the port have priority over those entering.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Direction de la Marine Marchande.

Address: 119 rue Didouche Mourad, Algiers, Algeria.

Tel: +213 21 747572.

Fax: +213 21 743395.

Recognised Security Organisations:

RSO - ISSC Issue: Class NK.

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Class NK.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Available.

Dry docks

Erenav Shipyard has a floating yard facilities (lifting capacity of 4,000t, 60.3m x 23.1m between the wing walls).

The Shipyard also has two other commercial drydocks in Algiers, with a combined lifting capacity of 5,800t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Supplied by Sonatrach, the national company, from Quay 26 or 30 at a rate of 100/200m³/hr, or by barge. Fuel, diesel and gas oil are available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Hospitals and clinics are available in the city.

Transport

Nearest airport: Houari Boumediene, 20km.

Airport facilities: Passenger and freight services.

Nearest railway: The quays are connected to the national rail network.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1300hrs, 1300-1900hrs, 2100-0300hrs. During Ramadan 0700-1200hrs, 1200-1700hrs, 2100-0300hrs.

Where it is

Algiers is the capital and principal port of Algeria. DP World have a 30 year concession to manage the Port of Algiers in a joint venture with the Algiers Port Authority (EPAL), which handles more than 60 per cent of Algeria's external trade.

The port

The port consists of 3 basins (old port, agha, mustapha), protected by a network of 5 breakwaters.

The port handles general cargo, container, dry bulk, Ro-Ro, passengers, LPG and liquid cargo.

Traffic

Approx 15,200,000t of cargo, 831,000TEU, 2,100 vessels and 262,200 passengers annually.

Where does the pilot board at Algiers?

The pilot boards at Alger (Algiers) pilot boarding place, 36°45.7′N 003°05.4′E. Algiers has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Algiers in?

Local time at Algiers is UTC+1. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Algiers?

The deepest berth listed is at Mole Haydar: 10.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Algiers?

1025.

Which load line zone is Algiers in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Algiers?

The UN/LOCODE of Algiers is DZALG.

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