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Tan Tan
Pilot
updated May 2010Available. The pilot boarding position is 1nm WNW of the head of the breakwater.
Key data
updated Mar 2023Size limits
LOA 122.66m, beam 20m, draught 6m, 11,298DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 2.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tan Tan Terminal | — | 123 m | 4 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2023Approach
The entrance to the harbour faces SW between the head of Contredigue and the Jetee Transversale. It is approx 100m in width and it is recommended that all vessels enter in daylight.
A lightbuoy (port hand) marks a shoal at the entrance to the port.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained approx 2nm WNW of the head of the breakwater in depths of 15.0m, good holding ground, sand.
Restrictions
There is a shoal 0.5nm W of the breakwater head with a depth of 6.4m over it, and a reef to the N of the breakwater.
Tugs
There is one 900hp tug available. One tug required for berthing vessels over 90m in length and one tug required for unberthing vessels over 100m in length.
Mooring
Berthing and unberthing permitted only by daylight and HW.
The anchors are not used for berthing. Mooring line configuration is 3 head lines, 3 stern lines and 4 springs.
Charts and publications
BA 3133. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP283(1), NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2014Communications
VHF: Ch 16, 12. Vessels must keep watch on Ch 12 at all times.
Health
A Ship Sanitation Exemptions Certificate can be issued.
Customs and immigration
Customs allowances: One carton of cigarettes and one bottle of spirit are permitted.
Notices and regulations
Vessels are recommended to enter the port during daylight hours.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Mar 2023Repairs
There are workshops available.
Dry docks
There is fishing boat lift and 500t synchro-lift for vessel up to 50m in length. The nearest drydock is in the Canary Islands, capacity 1,000t.
Bunkers, water and stores
Bunkering: Not available.
Fresh water: Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Hospital Hassan Ii (25km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Tan Tan Airport (18km).
About Tan Tan
updated Mar 2023Where it is
Tan Tan is situated 150nm SW of Agadir.
The port
The port is mainly used by fishing vessels, but can accommodate tankers, reefers and general cargo vessels on two berths. The cargoes handled are frozen fish and fish meal.
A breakwater approx 1,700m in length protects the berths.
Traffic
Approx 68,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Tan Tan
What are the pilot arrangements at Tan Tan?
Available. The pilot boarding position is 1nm WNW of the head of the breakwater.
What time zone is Tan Tan in?
Local time at Tan Tan is UTC+0. No summer time.
What is the water density at Tan Tan?
1025.
Which load line zone is Tan Tan in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tan Tan?
The UN/LOCODE of Tan Tan is MATTA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Tan Tan 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.