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Ports in Algeria
NaviBoss has port guides for 14 ports in Algeria, 13 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA III, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 14 ports in Algeria
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algiers | DZALG | Yes | 10.5 m | NAVAREA III |
| Annaba | DZAAE | Yes | — | NAVAREA III |
| Arzew | DZAZW | Yes | 17.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Arzew El-Djedid | DZBHA | Yes | 19.5 m | NAVAREA III |
| Bejaia | DZBJA | Yes | 30.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Cherchell | DZCHE | — | — | NAVAREA III |
| Collo | DZCOL | Yes | — | NAVAREA III |
| Dellys | DZDEL | Yes | — | NAVAREA III |
| Djen-Djen | DZDJE | Yes | 11.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Ghazaouet | DZGHZ | Yes | 12.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Mostaganem | DZMOS | Yes | — | NAVAREA III |
| Oran | DZORN | Yes | 11.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Skikda | DZSKI | Yes | 14.5 m | NAVAREA III |
| Tenes | DZTEN | Yes | 7.2 m | NAVAREA III |
Navigational warnings
Algeria's waters are in NAVAREA III. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Algeria
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to Algerian ports must provide information to organisations such as the Port Authority, Customs, Immigration, Agency and Health authorities. Ships and/or shipping agents should expect to provide information regarding:
Search and rescue
The Algerian Coast Guard is responsible for coordinating search and rescue operations. MRCC Algiers can be contacted,
as follows:
1. Telephone: 213-21-710178 / 213-21-203184
2. Facsimile: 213-21-714108 / 213-21-203217
3. E-mail: [email protected]
A network of coast radio stations maintains a continuous listening watch on international distress frequencies.
ISPS (ship and port security)
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
Dialling code +213. · Algerian Dinar (AD) made up of 100 centimes.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Algeria
How many ports in Algeria have a NaviBoss port guide?
14 ports, 13 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Algeria in?
Algeria's ports lie in NAVAREA III (3). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Algeria use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Algeria's ports in?
UTC+1, with no summer time.
Which port in Algeria takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Bejaia: its deepest listed berth takes 30.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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