Arzew (DZAZW)

The port consists of Arzew Harbour and Arzew-El-Djedid (Bethioua) 4.8km SE (see separate entry). The port has 150ha of sheltered water with a total quayage of 2,500m. The port mainly handles general cargo, cement and dry bulk. Arzew-El-Djedid is a dedicated LNG/LPG export terminal.

Summer.

Arzew is situated 30km E of Oran on the W side of the Golfe d'Arzew.

LOA 277m, draught 17m, beam 50m, 166,164DWT.

Approx 45,000,000t of cargo merged with Arzew El-Djedid handled annually.

Vessels bound for Arzew Harbour normally anchor in a depth of approx 69m in the vicinity of the pilot boarding ground, otherwise the pilot will advise on a suitable anchorage. In Arzew-El-Djedid anchorage is available 1-1.5nm N of detached breakwater in depths of 60-77m. In both cases holding ground is reported to be poor in strong winds, when vessels are advised to use extra cable. After prolonged winds from the N sector, a heavy ground swell rolls into Golfe d' Arzew. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in an area extending 0.8nm E of the head of Jetee Abri. A prohibited anchorage area lies within the 100m depth contour line in the vicinity of Ras Falcon. Tankers are prohibited from anchoring in an extensive area, enclosed by a line extending 2.75nm E from Ilot d'Arzew, then SW to the vicinity of Rocher Damesne.

Arzew is approached through the Golfe d' Arzew and then entered between Jetee du Large and Jetee Secondaire. From the Pilot Boarding area (35°50.9'N 000°14.5'W) the entrance to the harbour is generally W and NW for 1.9nm passing: (Positions from head of Jetee du Large) S of Junction Lightbuoy (1.3nm E) N of a N cardinal Lightbuoy (0.9nm SSE) S of a Lightbuoy (0.1nm E) and S of a mooring dolphin (0.08nm SE) close NW of Jetee du Large then S and SW of the head of Jetee du Large, marked by a light.

Bethioua is an alternative name for Arzew El-Djedid.

BA 838, 822. US Publications 131. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory and available throughout 24 hours, for entering the harbour or for anchoring. For entering the harbour the pilot boards from a small launch approx 2.5nm ESE of the head of "Jetee Abri" (35°50.81'N 000° 14.60'W)

Light (red tower, 2m high) close to the head of Jetee Secondaire.

Berthing/unberthing usually takes place during daylight only. Night berthing may be possible for tankers. The movement of large tankers ceases if winds exceed 20kn.

Range 0.2m (springs), 0.0m (neaps).

Compulsory for vessels over 1,500GT. There are 7 tugs of 1,500-2,300hp.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

ARZEW 35°50.99'N 0°17.61'W UNCTAD LOCODE: DZ AZW ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

BЙTHIOUA 35°48.94'N 0°15.42'W UNCTAD LOCODE: DZ BTA For details see: ARZEW-EL-DJЙDID PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

ARZEW-EL-DJЙDID, INCLUDING BЙTHIOUA 35°49.15'N 0°15.17'W UNCTAD LOCODE: DZ AZW ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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

..... Harbour Master: VHF: Ch 16,14. Call "Arzew Port Control" (24hrs) Manoeuvring and Loading: VHF: Ch 12, 14 Terminal: VHF: Ch 16, 12, 14 Pilots: VHF: Ch 16, 13, 14 Tel: +213 41 476098 Port Authority: Tel: +213 41 791203 Email: contact@arzewports.com Website: http://www.arzewports.com Sea Line: VHF: Ch 16, 11 Tugs: VHF: Ch 16, 14.

The following documents are required on arrival: ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 4 2. Stores List 2 3. Arms and Ammunition List 2 4. Health Declaration 4 5. Unfreighted Manifests 3

ETA should be advised to the Captain of the Port 72 and 48 hours prior to arrival and should be confirmed/amended 12 hours before arrival.

Health authorities require an ETA message 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The messages should list all ports visited within the previous 10 days. Free pratique is not granted by radio and the sanitary inspection is carried out upon berthing. Crew must have vaccination certificates against Yellow fever.