Zarzis

Size limits

LOA 180.98m, beam 32m, draught 10.5m, 40,500DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

The mean tide rise is 1.1m at springs and 0.3m at neaps. The wind can occasionally cause a rise of 0.2m at HW and a fall of 0.1m at LW.

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

Approach

The access to Zarzis is by a channel 5nm in length and 130m in width, dredged to 13.0m.

Directions for entering harbour: From a position in the vicinity of the Fairway Lightbuoy (33°30'N 011°18'E), the track leads generally W for approx 4nm, passing:

Between No 1 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) and No 2 Lightbuoy (port hand), at the entrance to the dredged channel, 4nm W of the Fairway Lightbuoy. Then the track leads in mid channel for approx 3.2nm through the entrance channel, marked by a further 6 buoys numbered 3 to 8. A further 4 buoys, numbered 9 to 12, mark the turning area, 450m in diameter, with a depth of 12.0m leading onto the Commercial Quay.

Anchorages

The anchorage area extends 1nm E of the Fairway Buoy with a depth of 20.0m (33°29'N 011°17'E).

Anchorage may also be obtained approx 1.75nm E of Zarzis Lighthouse (33°30'N 011°07'E), in depth of approx 6.0-7.0m.

Tugs

The port has 1 tug available of 1,200hp "IBN Ennomen". A second tug can be ordered with 24 hours notice prior to arrival of the ship. Vessel's lines are used.

Charts and publications

BA 176, 3403. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent to the agent 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The message should include Master's name, arrival draught, crew number and crew health conditions.

Communications

Zarzis Port Radio station works throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Ch 16 used by Zarzis Port Control.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered according to Charter Party.

Documents

Entry Declaration form to be presented by ship's agent for free pratique to be granted.

Marine Pollution Declaration form to be presented by ship's agent when free pratique is granted.

Marine Sailing Declaration form to be presented by local agent 24 hours before vessel sails.

Health

Health Declaration form to be presented when vessel berths by Health Control Officer for free pratique to be granted.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: One bottle of spirit and one carton of cigarettes are allowed per crew member.

Immigration: Immigration Officers will check passports, Seaman's Books and issue shore permits.

Flags

Tunisian flag must be displayed when entering Tunisian waters.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Merchant Marine and Ports Office.

Position: Merchant Marine and Port Officer.

Address: Batiment Administratif 2060, La Goulette, Tunis, Tunisia.

Tel: +216 7173 7556

Fax: +216 7173 8520

Mob: +216 9833 3089

Email: [email protected]

Telex: 15386

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

Repairs

Available.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by road tanker.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Hospital available at Zarzis.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Djerba, 45km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1300hrs, 1300-1900hrs, 1900-0100hrs. Between 0100-0700hrs authorised only for bulk cargoes.

Where it is

The port is situated at the SW extremity of the Golfe de Gabes, approx 70nm SE of the port of Gabes and 15nm S of Djerba.

The port

Zarzis is a port primarily handles marine salt and oil product. It also handles agricultural product, dry bulk cargo as well as Ro-Ro cargo including passengers operations.

Traffic

Approx 1,100,000t of cargo and 400 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Zarzis?

Pilotage is compulsory and available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Zarzis in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Zarzis?

The deepest berth listed is at Commercial Terminal: 10.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Zarzis?

1025.

Which load line zone is Zarzis in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Zarzis?

The UN/LOCODE of Zarzis is TNZRZ.

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