Annaba

1. Annaba pilot boarding place Pilot boards36°54.3′N 007°48.0′E

Size limits

LOA 229m, beam 35.2m, draught 12.50m, 82,464DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3-0.4m.

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

Approach

The approach channel is 245m wide with a depth of 13m. Access to the large basin via Babayaud entrance is 250m wide with a depth of 12.5m. Access to the small basin via Cigogne entrance is 183m wide with a depth of 12.5m.

Anchorages

Available in Baie du Lazaret in depths of between 20m and 22m. Vessels should anchor with Cap de Garde Lighthouse in line with the W extremity of Fort Genois bearing approx 013° and should approach no nearer than this to the shore.

The anchorage is completely sheltered from W and NW winds and those from the NE and E seldom blow strongly, though a swell may sometimes roll into this anchorage, it does not break.

Baie des Caroubiers, situated 1.5nm SSW of Fort Genois, also offers anchorage, although it is not as safe as that in Baie du Lazaret.

Anchorage for night vessels: Vessels arriving off the port for entry at night, and awaiting a pilot, should anchor 2nm E of the harbour entrance, in depths of 20-30m, sand, clear of La Petite Seiche.

Restrictions

Tankers now permitted to berth at any time.

Tugs

There are six tugs available, ranging from 1000hp to 4120hp. Tugs use is compulsory in the port.

Mooring

Adequate facilities available for good mooring. Mooring men available throughout 24 hours.

Charts and publications

BA 1567, 2121. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be forwarded to the agent or the Harbour Master 48 hours prior to arrival or as early as feasible. Port Control to be advised via VHF Ch 14, 16 when within range.

Communications

Radio: There is a coast radio station in Annaba.

VHF: Annaba Port Control: Ch 16, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

Pilots: Ch 14.

Harbour Master: Tel/Fax: +213 38 864295, Email: [email protected].

Port Authority: Email: [email protected].

Notice of readiness

Should be tendered to agent via telex, email or fax.

Health

Doctor is the first person to board the vessel, yellow flag must be hoisted until doctor leaves the vessel. Free pratique is granted when vessel is alongside.

Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates issued.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Officials board the vessel at berth, Masters will have to declare cigarettes and spirits onboard. Customs will board vessel before sailing, to check the bonded store seal.

Immigration: Documents such as Seamen's Book may be requested. Before sailing Immigration will board vessel for routine inspection.

Flags

Algerian flag must be hoisted when reaching Algerian waters, 12nm. Flags such as pilot flag and free pratique should be shown as per International regulations.

Notices and regulations

Vessel's berthing/unberthing priority is subject to Harbour Master's control. Tankers and vessels carrying dangerous cargo usually have priority.

The principal regulations are as follows:

Vessels leaving the harbour have precedence over those entering, with the exception of mail vessels and vessels in distress, which have precedence all the time.

A vessel approaching the harbour, and about to enter, shall sound one long blast on the whistle or siren. Should any vessel within the harbour be about to leave, she should sound two long blasts, and any vessel about to enter should give way accordingly. A mail vessel when about to enter should sound two long blasts instead of one.

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

Minor repairs are available.

Dry docks

ECRN Shipyard, two patent slips are reported to be available with lifting capacities of 100t and 200t. Divers are reported to be available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available. Sonatrach can supply fuel and diesel oil.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Ibn Rochd University Hospital (2.5km).

Crew change

Crew change is possible subject to Coastguard approval as per International Regulations. New crew must have Algerian visa before entering Algeria.

Transport

Nearest airport: Annaba International Airport Rabah Bitat (10km).

Working hours

Working days from Saturday to Thursday in two shifts, morning shift at 0600-1240hrs and night shift at 1240-1920hrs.

Operation can also be performed at night on Friday and holidays if requested.

Where it is

Annaba is situated in E Algeria, close to the Tunisian border.

The port

Annaba, the third largest port in Algeria, is protected by two breakwaters and has 22 berths. The port handles general cargo, bulk ore, phosphates, cereal, urea, potash, raw sugar, containers, oil products, coal, coke, ammonia, UAN, fuel, tar, phosphoric acid, bitumen and miscellaneous goods.

Traffic

Approx 5,568,000t of cargo, 143,500TEU, 920 vessels and 16,300 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Annaba?

The pilot boards at Annaba pilot boarding place, 36°54.3′N 007°48.0′E.

What time zone is Annaba in?

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

What is the water density at Annaba?

1025.

Which load line zone is Annaba in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Annaba?

The UN/LOCODE of Annaba is DZAAE.

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