Tenes

Size limits

LOA 128m, draught 7.2m.

Load line zone

Summer.

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

Approach

Entry can be made from both ends of the detached breakwater, which lies across the harbour entrance. However it is advisable to use the W entrance as the E entrance is suitable for small craft only. The width of the W entrance is 180m, the width of the E entrance is 130m.

From a position W of the harbour entrance the track leads E through the W entrance, keeping in the white sector of the direction light (36°31'.7N 1°19'.5E) and passing between the W head (36°31'.7N 1°18'.9E) of the detached breakwater, and the head of the SW jetty, 0.1nm SE. Then the track turns sharply, to lead SSE into the harbour, between the heads of the NE and SW jetties.

Caution: Care is necessary when entering the harbour by the W entrance during strong NW winds, to avoid drifting on to the SW jetty. In heavy weather entry is dangerous.

Anchorages

The roadstead at Tenes is exposed from between W and N and the sea breaks at a considerable distance offshore.

The anchorage is exposed to NNW'ly winds and is situated on sandy and muddy ground.

During the summer the anchorage location is approx 0.5nm SW of the W end of the detached breakwater, in a depth of 14m, mud and sand, good holding, clear of the charted wrecks of the area.

During the winter, owing to the prevailing W winds, it is advisable to anchor farther NW, to allow greater freedom to move seaward in bad weather.

Vessels intending to stay for any length of time usually moor to 2 anchors as land and sea breezes prevail, when swinging to a single anchor, it is liable to become fouled.

Vessels anchored in the harbour should be ready to let go a second anchor and to veer cable on the first, as heavy squalls sometimes descend from the mountains during E winds.

Tugs

Tugs are compulsory for all vessels exceeding 500GT.

There are 2 tugs available with a capacity of 750hp and 1,500hp.

Charts and publications

BA 178. Admiralty Pilot NP45. NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Pre-arrival notification and a copy of ISSC should be forwarded 24 hours prior to arrival.

Vessels approaching the anchorage should contact the Port Authority, via VHF Ch 16, 14 or 12, giving their position and confirming the vessel's details, including the length, beam, draught, tonnage and country of origin.

Communications

VHF: Tenes Radio, used for contacting agents and Capitainerie du Port, is monitored by vessels approaching the harbour, both parties operate throughout 24 hours.

Pilots: Ch 16, 14

Port: Ch 16, 10, 11, 13, 14.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Fishing boats only.

Fresh water and stores: Available on the SW jetty.

Medical

Tenes Hospital.

Transport

Nearest airport: Algiers, 200km to the E and Chlef, 50km S.

Nearest railway: Approx 50km (Algiers-Oran line).

Working hours

Normally 0700-1900hrs. Overtime at receivers/shippers request.

Where it is

Port de Tenes lies about 1.6 km NE of the town of Tenes on the E side of a wide bay extending 11km WSW from Cap Tenes.

The port

Tenes is a small commercial port and the harbour consists of a single basin formed by a broad mole extending 500m NW from the shore and with a short extension NE at its head. There is a small fishing harbour in the NE corner of the harbour.

The main entrance is from the W and can be dangerous in inclement weather.

The main cargo handled includes general, bulk, solid, liquid and containers.

Traffic

Approx 430,000t of cargo, 150TEU and 150 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Tenes?

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding 100GT.

What time zone is Tenes in?

Local time at Tenes is UTC+1. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Tenes?

The deepest berth listed is at Tenes Terminal: 7.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Tenes in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tenes?

The UN/LOCODE of Tenes is DZTEN.

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