Tangier

Size limits

LOA 260m, max draught 11.0m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 1.8m (spring), 0.9m (neap).

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

Approach

From the vicinity of 35°50'N 005°47'W, in the white sector (174.5°-200°) of Le Charf Light (35°46'N 005°47'W), the track leads S to the port entrance and anchorage passing W of Basse des Almirantes then W of Seuil du Bordj, the outermost of several dangers extending 0.5nm N on the E side of the bay. Passing clear of an ODAS Lightbuoy then W of Basse Khandouri and clear of a dangerous wreck, marked on its N side by a lightbuoy,

W of Roche Bouree, a reef with several heads, marked on its W side by a lightbuoy.

The above shoals are covered by the red sector (200°-225°) of Le Charf Light.

Port limits

The port limits are bounded to the N by a line joining Pointed Malabata (35°49'N 005°45'W) and the mouth of Oued Bahrani (4.25nm WSW) and to the S by the port installations and the shore of the bay.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in the white sector of Le Charf Light (35°46'N 005°47'W) in depths of between 10.0m and 12.0m, sand, 0.3nm SSE of the head of the breakwater (35°47.5'N 005°47.5'W). In strong E winds anchorage may be obtained off a small beach 0.5nm S of Pointe Malabata (35°49'N 005°45'W) in depths of 12.0m to 16.0m with the light on the point bearing 034°, taking care not to get S of the line of bearing 240° of the breakwater light in order to keep clear of Seuil du Bordj. The nature of the bottom should be ascertained before anchoring as it is rocky in places.

Prohibited anchorage area is established in the harbour entrance N of the recommended anchorage in order to facilitate the movements of vessels in and out of the port.

Anchoring is not recommended, due to the presence of numerous disused submarine cables, E of a line leading NNE for approx 1nm from a position on the shore bearing 021° distance 0.77nm from Le Charf Light. The area lies in the red sector (200°-225°) of Le Charf Light.

Tugs

There are 3 tugs of 350-1,500hp available.

Charts and publications

BA 1912,142. Admiralty Pilot NP67, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notice of ETA required 6 hours in advance and confirmed 1 hour before arrival.

Communications

VHF: Tangier Port Captain: Ch 16, 11. Tel: +212 539 932400.

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

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

Medical facilities are available in the town centre.

Transport

Nearest airport: Tangier International (12km).

Nearest railway: Tangier Fez Station is just outside the port area.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs and 1400-1800hrs. Overtime 1200-1400hrs, 1800-2200hrs and 2200-2359hrs. During Ramadan 0700-1430hrs, overtime 1430-1630hrs and 2000-2350hrs.

Where it is

Tangier is situated on the N coast of Morocco, close E of the Straits of Gibraltar.

The port

All cargo traffic was transferred to the Port of Tangier-Mediterranean (see separate entry) by the end of 2010. Tangier port only accommodates cruise ships, high speed ferries connecting to Tarifa (in the south of Spain), fishing boats and pleasure craft.

Traffic

Approx 200,000tof cargo, and 1,400,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Tangier?

Compulsory for vessels over 50GT and available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Tangier in?

Local time at Tangier is UTC+0. No summer time.

What is the water density at Tangier?

1025.

Which load line zone is Tangier in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tangier?

The UN/LOCODE of Tangier is MATNG.

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