Port Nador

Size limits

Max LOA 200m, beam 32.26m, draught 10.7m, 64,012DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

MHWS 0.6m; MHWN 0.5m; MLWS 0.2m; MLWN 0.3m.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: Port Nador is approached from NE and entered between Dique Del Nordeste of Melilla to the N and Dique Principale of Port Nador to the S. Depth at the entrance is 12.0m.

Approach from North: From a position E of Los Farallones (35°26'N 002°56'W), the track leads S for Approx 8nm, passing (with positions given from Punta Tarquiat 35°21'N 002°57'W):

E of Piedra de los Patos (4.25nm N), a shoal lying in the middle of Cala El Hadid (Cala Vinas), the S entrance point to the cove, then:

E of Punta Hamara (2.5nm N), which is fringed by foul ground, then:

E of a wreck (1.25nm SE), with a safe clearance depth of 18.0m over it, then E of a fish haven (2nm SSE), lying 0.4nm E of Punta Rostrogordo.

The track then leads as required to the pilot boarding ground.

Approach from East: From a position N of Islas Chafarinas 35°11'N 002°26'W, the track leads WNW for approx 24nm to a position E of Port Nador, passing (with positions from Islas Chafarinas):

NNE of Punta Quiviana (Ras Quiviana) 15.5nm WSW, which is a rocky headland of no great elevation. Close of it there are several blackish coloured islets with one of them, Piedra del Burro, being high and conical, lying approx 0.8nm ESE, then:

NNE of Restinga de Tofino (18nm W), a large black rock with several small rocks around it lying on the beach. The coast SE of the rock is fronted by Laja de Levante, a reef of rocks upon which the sea breaks in E winds, then:

NNE of a wave recording lightbuoy moored 0.3nm N of La Bocana (35°13'N 002°52'W), the dredged entrance channel into Sebkha Bou Areg.

The track then continues to a position E of the entrance to Melilla and Port Nador.

Restrictions

In the SW corner of the harbour the depths shoal to 1.0m.

Tugs

There are 2 x 1,800hp tugs available. Compulsory for vessels carrying dangerous goods.

Charts and publications

BA 580, 2437, 2717. French 8864. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should confirm ETA via Ch 16 and 14, one hour before arrival and when 2nm from the pilot boarding area.

Communications

VHF: Port Control: Ch 16.

Health

Vessels arriving from an infected area must send a telegram addressed to "Saniport Nador", via the agent, 12 hours prior to arrival, describing the health of any sick persons onboard and await a reply.

Flags

The National flags, Interco flags "Q", "G", "H" and "B" for dangerous cargo are required.

Notices and regulations

From Nov - May all vessels must have sufficient ropes on board and are required to keep their engines ready during their stay in the port.

It is recommended that vessels approach at a minimum speed of approx 2-3kts when approx 2nm off the breakwaters for Port Nador and Melilla.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministere de L'Equipement et du Transport - Direction des Ports et du Domaine Public Maritime

Post: Director des Ports et du Domaine Public

Address: Direction des Ports et du Domaine Public, Hay Nahda II, Takadoum, B.P. 5131.

Tel: + 212 37 755758

Fax: + 212 37 750011

E-mail: [email protected]

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

Repairs

Small repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available via pipeline at all berth.

Bunkering: Bunkers can be arranged.

Medical

General Hospital Melilla, 2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Melilla Airport located at Melilla, 3km.

Road highway: National Highway No 39 linking Al Hoceima to Melilla, Oujda-Rabat Highway 100km from Nador and Mediterranian ring road linking the Oriental region with the main cities of NW region of the country.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1500hrs and 1500-2300hrs.

Where it is

Port Nador (Beni Ensar) is the principal Moroccan Mediterranean port, located at E of Cap des Trois Fourches, about 70km from the Algerian border. The port is adjoint near Melilla port.

The port

It is a medium size commercial and fishing harbour with good facilities for handling general cargo, Ro-Ro, bulk and tanker traffic. Principal cargoes handled include iron ore, barites, coal, petroleum products, LPG and agricultural produce.

The harbour is enclosed by a breakwater, with a length of over 2,500m. The NW side of the port is formed by Dique Sur, while the E side is protected by Dique Principale, an angled mole, the inner part of which is parallel with Dique Sur and approx 0.6nm E.

The head of Dique Principale lies approx 0.5nm SE of the head of Melilla's Dique del Nordeste.

Traffic

Approx 3,200,000t of cargo (including 408,000t of grains), 7,400TEU and 667,000 passengers are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Port Nador?

Compulsory, 1 hour notice is required.

What time zone is Port Nador in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Port Nador?

The deepest berth listed is at Terminal 2: 10.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Port Nador?

1025.

Which load line zone is Port Nador in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Nador?

The UN/LOCODE of Port Nador is MANDR.

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