Annaba (DZAAE)

Annaba, the third largest port in Algeria, is protected by two breakwaters and has 22 berths. The port handles general cargo, bulk ore, phosphates, cereal, urea, potash, raw sugar, containers, oil products, coal, coke, ammonia, UAN, fuel, tar, phosphoric acid, bitumen and miscellaneous goods.

Summer.

Annaba is situated in E Algeria, close to the Tunisian border.

LOA 229m, beam 35.2m, draught 12.50m, 82,464DWT.

Approx 5,568,000t of cargo, 143,500TEU, 920 vessels and 16,300 passengers handled annually.

Available in Baie du Lazaret in depths of between 20m and 22m. Vessels should anchor with Cap de Garde Lighthouse in line with the W extremity of Fort Genois bearing approx 013° and should approach no nearer than this to the shore. The anchorage is completely sheltered from W and NW winds and those from the NE and E seldom blow strongly, though a swell may sometimes roll into this anchorage, it does not break. Baie des Caroubiers, situated 1.5nm SSW of Fort Genois, also offers anchorage, although it is not as safe as that in Baie du Lazaret. Anchorage for night vessels: Vessels arriving off the port for entry at night, and awaiting a pilot, should anchor 2nm E of the harbour entrance, in depths of 20-30m, sand, clear of La Petite Seiche.

The approach channel is 245m wide with a depth of 13m. Access to the large basin via Babayaud entrance is 250m wide with a depth of 12.5m. Access to the small basin via Cigogne entrance is 183m wide with a depth of 12.5m.

BA 1567, 2121. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

Coastguard officers may board vessel on roads for routine inspection. They can be contacted via VHF Ch 14, 16.

1025.

Adequate facilities available for good mooring. Mooring men available throughout 24 hours.

Pilotage is compulsory SW of a line joining Ras el Hamra and the mouth of Oued Mafragh, 10nm SE, for all inward/outward manoeuvres. Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours, pilot boards approx 0.5nm E off the harbour entrance, from a black launch with white upperworks. Pilot ordered by agent via VHF Ch 14 and it is compulsory for all vessels with a gross tonnage greater than or equal to 150t.

Fort Genois stands on a rounded point, 46m in height, 1nm SSW of Cape de Garde Lighthouse. Fort Genois Light is exhibited from a white tower on a building 8m in height, standing 0.2nm WSW of Fort Genois. A light is exhibited from a white tower 17m in height, with a green top, standing at the head of Jetee du Lion. A light is exhibited from a white tower 14m in height, with a red top, standing at the head of Jetee Sud.

Tankers now permitted to berth at any time.

Range 0.3-0.4m.

There are six tugs available, ranging from 1000hp to 4120hp. Tugs use is compulsory in the port.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly. During NW gales, heavy seas are experienced off the harbour entrance.

ANNABA 36°54.16'N 7°46.83'E UNCTAD LOCODE: DZ AAE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 29/24 French Radiosignaux publication 93 Oct 2023, (RSDRA2023000272643), 29/24

Radio: There is a coast radio station in Annaba. VHF: Annaba Port Control: Ch 16, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Pilots: Ch 14. Harbour Master: Tel/Fax: +213 38 864295, Email: epan@annaba-port.com. Port Authority: Email: pdg@annaba-port.com.

Customs: Officials board the vessel at berth, Masters will have to declare cigarettes and spirits onboard. Customs will board vessel before sailing, to check the bonded store seal. Immigration: Documents such as Seamen's Book may be requested. Before sailing Immigration will board vessel for routine inspection.

..... Declaration Copies Crew List Declaration 6 Crew Effects Declaration 4 Crew Currency List 4 Ship's Currency List 4 Bonded Store List 4 Nil List 4 Narcotics List 2 Cargo Manifest 4 Stowage Plan 3

ETA should be forwarded to the agent or the Harbour Master 48 hours prior to arrival or as early as feasible. Port Control to be advised via VHF Ch 14, 16 when within range.

Algerian flag must be hoisted when reaching Algerian waters, 12nm. Flags such as pilot flag and free pratique should be shown as per International regulations.

Vessel's berthing/unberthing priority is subject to Harbour Master's control. Tankers and vessels carrying dangerous cargo usually have priority. The principal regulations are as follows: Vessels leaving the harbour have precedence over those entering, with the exception of mail vessels and vessels in distress, which have precedence all the time. A vessel approaching the harbour, and about to enter, shall sound one long blast on the whistle or siren. Should any vessel within the harbour be about to leave, she should sound two long blasts, and any vessel about to enter should give way accordingly. A mail vessel when about to enter should sound two long blasts instead of one.

Doctor is the first person to board the vessel, yellow flag must be hoisted until doctor leaves the vessel. Free pratique is granted when vessel is alongside. Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates issued.

Should be tendered to agent via telex, email or fax.