Djibouti (DJJIB)

Djibouti is the principal port for the transhipment of Ethiopian cargoes. The main exports are coffee, pulses, beans, oilseeds, oil cakes, hides and skins and the main imports are manufactured goods. The new port area of Doraleh, 2nm W of Djibouti, has a two berth Oil Terminal on a "T" jetty in deep water. Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT) has completed the construction of Phase I, close W of Djibouti main harbour and can berth two large container vessels together. There are plans for a new port at Tadjourah 20nm to the NW. This, along with a new mineral port at Goubet and a livestock terminal at Doudah, and completion of various port projects in the port area of Djibouti, means that the traditional role of the existing port area has changed. The focus now is on handling general cargo and bulk and providing support services both for Djibouti Port and for other ports and terminals in The Republic of Djibouti. A free port zone with an area of 14ha has been established adjacent to the port.

Tropical.

Djibouti is situated at the southern entrance to the Red Sea.

LOA 399.9m, beam 61.3m, draught 20m, 221,251DWT.

Approx 6,500,000t of cargo, 700,000TEU and 1,840 vessels handled annually.

The anchorage recommended for vessels wishing to anchor outside the harbour or whilst awaiting a pilot is bounded on the N by Banc du Pingouin, on the S by Recif Houmbouli, on the W by a line joining the W ends of these dangers and on the E by a line parallel to the 184.5° leading line, and 0.5nm W of it. Depths in this anchorage are about 20m, mud and sand, good holding ground. There is an anchorage for LASH vessels 0.5nm between Recif and Mole du Fontainebleau (11° 36.36'N 43°07.87'E) 0.6nm ESE, mud, in depths of approximately 12.0m. There is good holding ground for up to 100 ocean going vessels. The min depth is 7.6m. Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in an area extending 0.25nm on either side of the 184.5° leading line between Banc du Pingouin and Recif Hoiumbouli.

Djibouti Bay can be reached via 2 channels, North and East, only the northern channel is marked. Traditional Channel: The North Pass: The port is normally entered by the North Channel, after rounding Ras Bir, passing to the N of Musha and Maskali Islands until the transit towers situated to the W of the town are sighted. The two transit towers in line bearing 184° from seaward. Both towers exhibit flashing lights which at night time may be easily seen at a distance of 9nm. In daytime the two towers may be first located by sighting Mount Direction, a distinctive conical hill to the S. The nearest transit tower is a white rectangular building with a single wide vertical black stripe while the further tower is a white rectangular building with two broad horizontal stripes. When on the leading line vessels should proceed to Buoy No 2, on Heron Bank where the pilot will board, the Master is advised to await the pilot slightly N of Buoy No 2. The South or East Channel: The S or E approach for vessels entering passes S of Musha and the Maskali Islands after clearing the Arab Bank. Vessels using this approach must keep at least 1nm N of Heron Bank until they reach the transit line as described above. The Pinquoin Bank Buoy situated W of the transit line makes a good check point. The Northern Channel is usually used for vessels proceeding in a NNE direction. The E Channel is not marked and is not recommended for vessels approaching the port. Approaching from the E of Musha Island by day can be dangerous if visibility is poor.

BA 263, 264, 6, 2964. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

1027.

Mooring Buoys: Five mooring buoys are available, used to moor LASH barges prior to loading/discharging. The general cargo berths can accommodate Ro-Ro vessels with side ramps. Mooring gangs: Available throughout 24 hours. Mooring Boats: Four available plus tugs.

The pilotage area is bounded by the following positions: ..... 11°35.30'N 043°06.00'E 11°39.00'N 043°06.00'E 11°39.00'N 043°10.00'E 11°37.40'N 043°09.00'E Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 300GT. Pilots are available throughout 24 hours. The pilot boarding place is close W of No 2 Lightbuoy (11° 37.6'N 043°07.9'E), and for Doraleh Oil Terminal in position 11°40.2'N 043° 05.2'E. Pilots usually disembark between No 4 and No 2 Lightbuoys. The Pilot should be called at least 2 hours before arrival at Pilot Boarding Station. Outbound vessels one hour prior to departure or sound three long blasts on the siren or whistle half an hour before sailing if unable to contact the pilot station on VHF. The pilot boat is white and displays flag "H" by day and the usual lights at night. This signal also calls the tugs and mooring gang. Three Pilot boats are available.

The limits of the port of Djibouti are defined by a line joining: ..... Position A 11°35.7'N 043°04.3'E Position B 11°41.0'N 043°04.3'E Position C 11°41.0'N 043°14.0'E Position D 11°38.0'N 043°14.0'E Position E 11°37.3'N 043°09.0'E

Leading lights are exhibited at the head of Rade de Djibouti, as follows: Front Light: From a black square tower between white walls (11°33.7'N 043° 07.4'E). Rear Light: From a white square tower with black bands, between black walls, 0.55nm S of the front light. These lights are liable to be obscured by sandstorms. A beacon stands close to the coast 1.4nm N of the Front light. This beacon, in line with the leading lights and the E summit of Gisi bears 184.5°. The main landmarks on the approach to Djibouti are as follows: Gisi, (11°33.1'N 043°07'E), a hill which rises to an elevation of 194m, 7nm SSW of Djibouti. Two radio masts, marked by red lights, situated in the NW part of Plateau du Marabout. A prominent water tower in the SW part of Plateau du Serpent, close E of the railway station. Doraleh Container Terminal Leading Lights: Front Light: Lattice beacon (11°35.99'N 043°06.76'E). Rear Light: Lattice beacon (11°35.90'N 043°06.95'E). There is a dredged area between Banc des Salines and the Container Terminal is marked by light beacons (cardinal). Several obstructions are located in the area.

DCT max draught in approaches is 24m less UKC plus tide. Max draught alongside is 18m less UKC plus tide. Under Keel Clearance (UKC): Is calculated on a sliding scale of vessel's beam, so that with beam less than 34m the UKC in approaches is 0.9m and alongside 0.3m up to beam 57m when the UKC in approaches is 1.49m and alongside is 0.5m. There are no LOA restrictions. Speed limit in the channel and the port is 6kts. Horizon Terminal: Cargo operations cease when winds exceed 30kts and hoses dsiconnected at 35kts. Berthing and unberthing movements are delayed in these conditions. Prohibited Area: extendign up to 3nm offshore between a position about 3.5nm SSE of Plateau du Heron (11°37.32'N 43°.09.00E.09.00E) and the itnernational boundary separating The Republic of Djibouti from Somalia, approximately 8nm further SE. Restricted Area: Small boats and leisure craft are prohibited from entering an area which includes the main port aera and the SW part of Banc du Heron to a position SW of No 2 Light Buoy (11°37.57'N 47°.07.93'E).

The average height of the water is +1.6m on the coast. Tidal range is 2.8m (between +0.2m and +3.0m). Mean range is 1.8m. The tides do not give rise to tidal currents either in the port or in the approach channel.

Tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: During most of the year, winds are E'ly or NE'ly and rarely reach 20kts. Winds start weak from S to SW, turning E during the morning and attain max strength in the afternoon to gradually weaken during the night. There are frequent gusts of W-NW'ly winds during the monsoon period from Jun to mid Sep. This "Khamsin" wind is strong, dry and hot and never exceeds 30kts. During this period the petroleum berths on the sea side of the breakwater are hit by a swell that can reach a height of 1.0-1.5m.

DJIBOUTI 11°36.20'N 43°07.88'E UNCTAD LOCODE: DJ JIB For details see: DORALEH PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 13/24 French Radiosignaux publication 93 Oct 2023, (RSDRA2023000272643), 13/24

..... Port (24hrs): VHF: Ch 12, 16. Callsign: "Comport Djibouti" Tel: +253 2135 4001, Fax: +253 2135 7078. Telex: +979 5836 PORTAUTO DJ. Email: port@intnet.dj Pilot (24hrs): VHF: Ch 12. Callsign "Djibouti Port Control" Container Terminal: Tel: +253 2134 3266 (Djibouti Port) Container Terminal: Tel: +253 2131 7111 (Doreleh) Pilot: Should be called at least 2 hours before arrival at Pilot Boarding Station. Outbound vessels one hour prior to departure. Radio: Djibouti Radio can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours on 500kHz, 2182kHz, 8510kHz and 12707kHz. Inmarsat communication is possible. Vessels inbound should establish a continuous listening watch on Ch 12 when abeam Maskali Light Beacon.

Customs: Customs officials do not board vessels as Djibouti is a free port. Immigration: Immigration officials will board on arrival to obtain the Crew List and a form, completed by the Master. They also issue shore passes for the crew.

Each vessel Owner, Operator or Charterer expecting to berth a vessel at the Port for the purpose of loading or discharging cargo shall give the Authority (At the Harbour Office) 48 hours prior notice of the arrival of such vessel and furnish such information as the Authority may require. Re-confirmation of the vessel's arrival shall be made by the vessel's Agent 24 hours prior to arrival, and by the Vessel's Master when he is in VHF radio contact with the Harbour Office (Bureau des Movements). Entry Manifest: Three (3) copies of inbound cargo manifest and EDI file should be delivered to Statistics Office at least 24 hours prior to the vessel's arrival. Exception will be made for the manifest of vessels coming from neighbouring ports (less than 24 sailing hours), 12 hours prior to the vessels arrival and for those arriving Saturdays or the day following a Public Holiday. Outbound Manifest: The ship agents should deliver within 48hours of vessel departure ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 4 2. Vaccination List 1 3. Maritime Declaration of Health - 4. Immigration Form - 5. ISPS Security Certificate - 6. Bay Plan - 7. Details of cargo planning (at least 24 hours prior to arrival) - 8. Hazardous and IMO Cargo Declaration (at least 48 hours prior to arrival) 3 9. Reefer and OOG Manifest - 10. Last Port Clearance - 11. Declaration of Ship Security - 12. List of last 10 ports - 11. Yellow Fever Certificate - 12. IMO Maritime & Health Declaration - 13. Valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or Exemption Certificate -

Port authorities should be informed of the vessel's ETA and draught at least 48 hours prior to arrival (72 hours for tankers and vessels carrying other dangerous cargoes) and the ETA confirmed 8 hours, before arrival. The vessel's agents should be sent ETA's 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The ETA messages should include arrival draughts and IMO cargo details (if any onboard). Stating the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. IMO No 3. LOA 4. Beam 5. Voyage No 6. Flag 7. Vessel type 8. GT/NT 9. Draught on arrival (fore/aft) 10. Port of sailing and port of destination 11. ETA 12. Cargo type/tonnage/number and status of containers 13. Discharging/loading list 14. Special container list 15. Other information

Port Regulation: ..... 1. The national flag of the Republic of Djibouti must be flown during the hours of daylight throughout the vessels stay. 2. Main engines should not be immobilised without the permission of the Harbour Master. 3. Refuse must not be discharged overboard. 4. Bilges must not be pumped overboard within the port limits. 5. Spillage of oil during bunkering operations renders the Master liable to heavy fines.

Free pratique can be requested by radio and the signal requesting pratique should be sent between 12 and 4 hours before arrival. The Port Health Officer may board with the pilot, or after the vessel's arrival alongside, when free pratique will be granted. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Tendered in accordance with the Charter Party, generally on arrival at Djibouti pilot station.