Arzew El-Djedid

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 300m, beam 52m, draught 19.5m, 209,243DWT.

Offshore: LOA 333m, 320,871DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.2m.

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

Approach

The port is entered between either the E or W end of a detached breakwater and the respective E or W breakwaters of the harbour.

West entrance: N, W and SSW of a lightbuoy marking the W side of a patch of shoal water, with a depth of 8.8m over it, lying close off the W end of the detached breakwater. A light is exhibited from the head of the W end of the breakwater. A lightbuoy is moored about 0.4nm NW of the light.

East entrance: ESE and SSW of a lightbuoy moored 0.2nm ESE of the E end of the detached breakwater. A light is exhibited from the E head of the breakwater.

Anchorages

Vessels awaiting a pilot, anchor between 1 and 1.5nm N of the detached breakwater, in depths of approx 60-70m. Pilots will advise on a suitable anchorage, holding is poor.

Restrictions

It is reported that owing to the poor state of the detached breakwater one pilot and two tugs will remain with any vessel moored there throughout its stay.

Tugs

Compulsory for vessels over 1,500GT. Up to six tugs are required on entry and four on departure.

Charts and publications

BA 838. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

Communications

VHF: Pilots: Ch 12, 24 hours.

Port: Callsign: "Arzew New Port". Ch 12 (day service only), and 16 (night service only).

VHF link calls can be established through Oran CRS HN.

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

No facilities are available. Repair work is forbidden except with special permission by the Port Captain.

Dry docks

None.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available in both harbours.

Bunkering: Gas oil available alongside, or at anchor by barge.

Stores: Available in small quantities.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Elmohgoun Hospital (4km from Arzew).

Crew change

Crew change is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Es-Senai (40km).

Nearest railway: Mostaganem (5km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Arzew El-Djedid, also known by alternative names of Bethioua and Arzew New Port, is a liquefied gas and crude oil terminal approx 3nm SE of Arzew.

The port

The harbour is protected by a detached breakwater approx 1nm in length and lying parallel to and 0.75nm from the shore, there are also E and W breakwaters with E and W entrances.

Traffic

Approx 45,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Arzew El-Djedid?

Compulsory for entering the harbour and for anchoring, and available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Arzew El-Djedid in?

Local time at Arzew El-Djedid is UTC+1. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Arzew El-Djedid?

The deepest berth listed is at Sonatrach Terminal: 19.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Arzew El-Djedid?

1025.

Which load line zone is Arzew El-Djedid in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Arzew El-Djedid?

The UN/LOCODE of Arzew El-Djedid is DZBHA.

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