Durres

Size limits

LOA 222.14m, beam 32.26m, 63,413DWT.

Water density

1025-1026.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3-0.4m (springs), 0.1m (neaps).

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

Approach

Durres is approached from the vicinity of 41°00'N 019°00'E, about 22nm WSW of Kepi i Lagjit by a recommended track through a former mined area and entered by a dredged and buoyed channel. This track passes clear WNW of Selada Shoals 3.2nm N of Kala e Turres on which the sea breaks and a rocky spit extending about 2nm WNW of Bishti i Barbaut, 3.7nm NNE of Kala e Turres.

Then a dredged channel marked by pairs of lightbuoys, 3.6nm in length, width 60-195m and depth 10.0m, leads NNE to the harbour entrance.

The harbour is formed by an E mole which extends SSW and a SW mole which extends SE and E, leaving an entrance between the mole heads approx 0.1nm wide and open to the ESE.

The incoming channel is 6,755m length, width 130m, depth 8.0m.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained as follows from entrance:

About 3nm S, in a depth of 9.0m, sand and silt.

About 2nm SSE in a depth of 8.5m, mud.

About 0.85nm ESE in a depth of 6.0m, silt and clay.

Large vessels may obtain anchorage (2.5nm SSW) in a depth of 11.0m, mud.

Prohibited anchorage: Extends between WNW and SW from the vicinity of Kepi i Durresit for a distance of 7nm, in which there are submarine cables.

Restrictions

Gjiri i Durresit should be approached in daylight only. When Kala e Turres and Shkembi i Kavajes cannot be seen it is inadvisable to approach Durres harbour.

Selita Shoals, extending to 3nm NE of Selita Cape and Durres Shoals, extending to 2nm SE of Durres Cape, have a minimum depth of 3.0m.

There is an area of shipwrecks, one on top of the other, marked by a lightbuoy in position 41°16.8'N 019°26.9'E.

Tugs

Compulsory for vessels over 1,500GT and all vessels carrying dangerous cargo. There are 2 tugs available. A salvage tug is based at the port.

Mooring

There are bollards on all the quays, 25-30m apart.

Charts and publications

BA 186, 1590. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

Communications

Radio: Contact Durres Radio "ZAD", 500kHz.

VHF: Harbour Master: Ch 16; 15. Tel: +355 52 220018, Fax: +355 52 220016.

Pilots (Pilotime Dhe Omerxhim Shpk): Ch 11. Tel/Fax: +355 52 222844.

Pilots (ADRIA Pilots Shpk): Ch 13.

Pilots (ALB-PILOT Shpk): Ch 17. Tel/Fax: +355 52 235685.

Tugs: Ch 08.

Durres Container Terminal (DCT): Tel: +355 52 900500. Fax: 355 52 900501. Email: [email protected].

Pilotage may also be provided by Neptun Pilot or Vanpilot.

Notice of readiness

Notice of readiness is accepted from the respective agents at the time when free pratique is granted.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates issued.

Flags

Flag of state and Flag of Albanian Republic.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministere des Transports et Telecommunications, Depart de Transport Maritime, Tirana, Albania.

Tel: +355 42 25862.

Fax: +355 42 27773.

ISPS Compliance: Albania is ISPS compliant.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Durres Gdansk Shipyard SA are available for general repairs.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by road tankers or small barges.

Bunkering: Limited supplies of fuel oils maintained for emergency use at E mole or supplied by road tanker.

Stores: Limited provisions.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Durres Regional Hospital (1.6km).

Crew change

Available at any time.

Transport

Nearest airport: Tirana International Airport (25km).

Nearest railway: The berths are connected to the national rail network.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1500hrs; 1500-2300hrs; 2300-0700hrs, Saturday until 1200hrs and no work is undertaken on Sunday, (unless required).

The Bulk Cargo berths operates 24hrs a day all year round.

Where it is

Durres is situated approx 120nm E of Bari, Italy, across the Adriatic sea, at the N end of the Bay of Durres, an extensive body of water diving Kala e Turres and Cape Durres.

The port

The Port of Durres is Albania's principal maritime hub and one of the largest ports in the Adriatic Sea. It is protected by two breakwaters and features ten berths, ensuring safe docking for a wide variety of vessels. The port handles a diverse range of cargo, including general, bulk, break bulk, palletized goods and containers. Additionally, it offers regular passenger and cargo ferry services to key Italian cities such as Bari, Ancona, and Trieste.

Traffic

Approx 3,500,000t of cargo, 180,000TEU, 1,600 vessels and 800,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Durres?

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500GT, available during daylight hours only.

What time zone is Durres in?

Local time at Durres is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Durres?

1025-1026.

Which load line zone is Durres in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Durres?

The UN/LOCODE of Durres is ALDRZ.

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