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Menzel Bourguiba
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory.
Key data
updated Apr 2020Size limits
Draught 9m, LOA 150m
Water density
1026.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menzel Bourguiba Terminal | 9.00 m | 150 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2010Approach
12 lateral buoys mark the channel leading from Bizerte to Menzel Bourguiba.
Port limits
The port is limited by the lake of Bizerte to the E and the S quay to the W.
Anchorages
The anchorage for vessels awaiting a pilot is 0.5nm from the breakwater at the entrance of Bizerte in depths of 14.0-30.0m, sandy rock bottom, good holding.
Restrictions
A bascule road bridge spans Bizerte Canal NE of Qui de Commerce. The airdraught is 13.0m and the width between pillars is 75m. Opening times for traffic: 0545-0615hrs, 1015-1045hrs, 1515-1545hrs. From 1930hrs opening is on request.
Large vessels can only enter by day, preferably at or near slack water.
Tugs
Provided by Tunisian Office of National Ports (OMMP).
Mooring
Mooring arrangements must be ordered by vessel's agent and will be carried out by private mooring companies.
Charts and publications
BA 1569. Admiralty Pilot NP45.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
The Port Authority and pilot station should be advised of ETA 48 hours before arrival. The Pilot station should be sent a further notification 2 hours before arrival on VHF Ch 14 or 16.
Communications
The nearest coastal radio station is 'Bizerte Radio' callsign '3VB', frequency 500kHz (telegraphy) 2182kHz (telephony).
VHF: Ch 16. Pilots can be contacted on Ch 14, 16.
Health
Free pratique given alongside. Health Authority representative will board the vessel with the pilot. Ship Sanitation Control is available.
Customs and immigration
Customs Officers may board the vessel at anchorage or immediately after mooring.
Flags
In accordance with International regulations.
Notices and regulations
All relevant details of vessel's particulars and cargo should be transmitted to the Port Authority/Harbour Office before the vessel arrives.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Merchant Marine and Ports Office.
Position: Merchant Marine and Port Officer.
Address: Batiment Administratif 2060, La Goulette, Tunis, Tunisia.
Tel: +216 7173 7556
Fax: +216 7173 8520
Mob: +216 9833 3089
Email: [email protected]
Telex: 15386
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Available. Tel: +216 72 464155. Fax +216 72 464354. There are several workshops specialising in a range of ship related repairs including electrical, steel and carpentry.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Delivery of diesel by road tankers can be arranged.
Medical
Hospital Universitaire De Menzel Bourguiba.
Transport
Nearest airport: Tunis Carthage International, 65km.
Nearest railway: Menzel Bourguiba.
Working hours
Shipyard: Normally Mon-Sat 0700-1430hrs.
Three shifts of 077-1300hrs, 1400-2000hrs, 2200-0400hrs.
Sunday is a day of rest. During the Ramadam religious observance, there are two shifts each day, one in the morning and one at night.
About Menzel Bourguiba
updated Apr 2020Where it is
The port is located on the western shore of Lake Bizerte, approx 15km S of the port of Bizerte. The access to the commercial docks and to the basin of Menzel Bourguiba is by way of a channel crossed by a movable bridge and offers a passage of 75m wide with a draft of 13m.
The port
Menzel Bourguiba is an artificial rectangular harbour protected by two breakwaters extending E from the shore and enclosed by a detached breakwater. It is a small commercial port but with extensive repair and drydocking facilities provided by CMR Tunisia Ship Repairs.
Principle cargoes include steel products, petcoke and heavy equipments.
Questions about Menzel Bourguiba
What are the pilot arrangements at Menzel Bourguiba?
Compulsory.
What time zone is Menzel Bourguiba in?
Local time at Menzel Bourguiba is UTC+1. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Menzel Bourguiba?
The deepest berth listed is at Menzel Bourguiba Terminal: 9.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Menzel Bourguiba?
1026.
Which load line zone is Menzel Bourguiba in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Menzel Bourguiba?
The UN/LOCODE of Menzel Bourguiba is TNMBA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Menzel Bourguiba say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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