Dellys

Size limits

Max LOA 21.3m, beam 5m, draught 6m and 5DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Approx 370m offshore from Dellys, a counter current sets W and N, it then sets NE to join the main current.

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

Approach

Vessels keep to the channel centred on the port’s green harbour light and oriented N-S between 3°54.8'E and 3°55.8'.

Anchorages

Anchorage is obtainable 0.8nmm SSE in depths of between 13m and 24m. The holding ground of the anchorage is good and the roadstead off the harbour is sheltered from the W'ly and NW'ly winds.

Restrictions

Marine farms exist along the Algerian coast and may be marked by lighted or unlighted buoys or beacons.

Charts and publications

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

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent at least 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Dellys port authority contact information:

Call sign: Dellys Port Capitainerie

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

Telephone: +213-21-429-377 and +213-21-429-848

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

Repairs available to both fishing vessels and fishing nets.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkers: DO available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Salle De Soins Sidi Zayed (0.5km) and Dellys Hospital (1.9km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Algiers international Airport Houari Boumediene (67.6km).

Nearest highway: The port has direct access to national highway N24 which connects the port to Algiers in the W and Bejaia to the E.

Nearest public transport: Bus stop located in the town (0.6km) which delivers services to Algiers, Boumerdes and Tizi Ouzou.

Where it is

Dellys is situated 90km W of Algiers.

The port

The port is strategically positioned and this is shown in its rich and diverse history dating back to the Phoenicians. Nowadays, the congested port is used by small recreational and fishing vessels (predominantly sardine) which are protected within the harbour by a breakwater to the E.

What are the pilot arrangements at Dellys?

Pilotage is compulsory for entry, departing and for all movements within the port.

What time zone is Dellys in?

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

What is the water density at Dellys?

1025.

Which load line zone is Dellys in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Dellys?

The UN/LOCODE of Dellys is DZDEL.

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