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Mostaganem
Pilot
updated May 2010- Mostaganem pilot boarding Pilot boards35°56.7′N 000°03.2′E
Pilotage is compulsory in an area bounded on the W by the meridian of Pointe de la Salamandre and on the N by the parallel of Pointe de Karouba. Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours, the pilot boat is black with a white stripe.
Key data
updated Sep 2026Size limits
Max LOA 195.10m, draught 14.20m, beam 32.26m, 58,080DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Negligible.
Approach
updated Dec 2019Approach
The entrance channel has a depth of 12m.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained E of longitude 0°03.5'E.
Tugs
One tug is available, second tug is available by contacting Arzew Port Control.
Charts and publications
BA178, 1909, 822. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).
Inspections
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
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Only minor repairs can be carried out. Repairs onboard require the Port Captain's permission.
Dry docks
There are 2 x 100t slips and 1 x 250t slip.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Crew change
Crew change arranged by agent is possible.
Transport
Nearest airport: Oran, 80km.
Nearest railway: Mostaganem.
Working hours
The Harbour Office operates throughout 24 hours. Stevedores operate in 3 shifts of 6 hours each from 0700-0100hrs.
Work on holidays can be arranged.
About Mostaganem
updated Sep 2026Where it is
Mostaganem is located in the north of Algeria at 365km West of Algiers the capital of the country.
The port
The port, also known as Mestghanem, is a small general cargo port handles mainly general cargo, bulk, Ro-Ro, asphalt, tanker and containers.
Traffic
Approx 1,200,000t and 6,400TEU are handled annually.
Questions about Mostaganem
Where does the pilot board at Mostaganem?
The pilot boards at Mostaganem pilot boarding, 35°56.7′N 000°03.2′E.
What time zone is Mostaganem in?
Local time at Mostaganem is UTC+1. No summer time.
What is the water density at Mostaganem?
1025.
Which load line zone is Mostaganem in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mostaganem?
The UN/LOCODE of Mostaganem is DZMOS.
Tips from seafarers
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