Bejaia

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 260m, beam 45m, draught 12.8m, 120,000DWT

Off Shore: LOA 333m, beam 60m, draught 30m, 320,000DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.35m.

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 approached from Golfe de Bejaia and entered from SSE between Jetee Est and Jette Sud breakwaters, 330m wide, with a depth of 15.0m.

From a position S of the head of Jetee Est (36°5'N 005°06'E), the track leads generally NNW for a short distance, passing between the head of Jetee Est, giving it a clearance of at least 15m, and the head of Jetee Sud on the W side of the entrance, 0.2nm W of the head of Jetee Est; a light (white column, red lantern, on hut, 8.0m in height), is exhibited from the head of Jetee Sud.

Within the outer harbour, heading SW leading to the Old Port, is the Abdelkader passage with a width of 80m. Further SW the Casbah passage is 120m wide and depth 13.0m, located between the Old Port and the Inner Harbour.

Caution: A dangerous area surrounds a wreck lying about 1.25nm SSW from the harbour entrance.

Several other wrecks lie up to a distance of 2.5nm from the harbour entrance, in an arc between SE and S. A lightbuoy is moored in the middle of this area about 1.5nm SSE of the harbour entrance.

Port limits

From Cap-Bouak to Soummam River.

Anchorages

In all weather conditions, the pilot will allocate a suitable anchor berth. The anchorage is sheltered from all winds except those between N and NE, the bottom consists of mud and sand, the holding ground is good where the mud is hard, but poor where it is soft, depths range from 10m to 20m.

The Tanker anchorage is located to the East of the Channel.

Caution: A dangerous area in the western part of the anchorage is marked by a red buoy in position 36°44.47'N 005°06.08'E.

Restrictions

No night movements for gas carriers (Pier No 24) and refined petroleum product tankers (Pier No 19). No night berthing for tankers over 80,000DWT; night departure is allowed.

Tugs

There are 5 tugs capable of pulling between 12-46t.

Mooring

Mooring plan is agreed between pilots and Master.

Charts and publications

BA 1710, 1910, 252. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA must be advised at least 6 hours in advance (12 hours if arriving at night).

Tankers should send ETA and maximum draught at least 48 and 24 hours in advance to Sonatrach, Bejaia through Alger CRS with corrected ETA if more than 1 hour in error.

Notice of readiness

Can be tendered in roads if necessary.

Health

Free pratique granted by La Sante Maritime after berthing. Port control or pilot must be advised of any problem on onboard.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs: As per Algerian Customs regulations.

Immigration: Shore leave is available.

Flags

National flag and ship's flag to be presented before arrival.

Notices and regulations

Permission must be granted for any vessel repair work.

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

All kinds of repairs are available. Permission must first be obtained from the Harbour Master.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Fuel available by barge and also at petroleum piers by prior arrangement. Bunkering is also available by trucks.

Medical

Two hospitals available.

Crew change

Available, vessel's agent to make arrangements.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bejaia, 6km.

Nearest railway: The port is connected to the national rail network.

Working hours

Normally 0630-1300hrs and 1300-1930hrs. Night work is also available.

Where it is

Bejaia is situated 200km E of Algiers. The port is position in the heart of the western Mediterranean and in the center of the Algerian coast.

The port

The entrance channel is 320m wide with a depth of 13.5m, sheltered anchorage obtainable off the breakwaters. Industrial plants for vegetable oil production and refining, wood processing, textile mills and public works plants are all nearby. All types of cargo including containers and oil products can be handled. Road and rail connections are available to other Algerian towns.

Traffic

Approx 12,000,000t of cargo (including 6,500,000t of grain), 260,000TEU,1,800 vessels and 58,000 passengers are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Bejaia?

Pilotage is compulsory within a line joining Cap Carbon and Pointe Aokas.

What time zone is Bejaia in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Bejaia?

The deepest berth listed is at STH Terminal: 30.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Bejaia?

1025.

Which load line zone is Bejaia in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bejaia?

The UN/LOCODE of Bejaia is DZBJA.

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