Bethioua (DZBHA)

The harbour is protected by a detached breakwater approx 1nm in length and lying parallel to and 0.75nm from the shore, there are also E and W breakwaters with E and W entrances.

Summer.

Arzew El-Djedid, also known by alternative names of Bethioua and Arzew New Port, is a liquefied gas and crude oil terminal approx 3nm SE of Arzew.

Harbour: LOA 300m, beam 52m, draught 19.5m, 209,243DWT. Offshore: LOA 333m, 320,871DWT.

Approx 45,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

Vessels awaiting a pilot, anchor between 1 and 1.5nm N of the detached breakwater, in depths of approx 60-70m. Pilots will advise on a suitable anchorage, holding is poor.

The port is entered between either the E or W end of a detached breakwater and the respective E or W breakwaters of the harbour. West entrance: N, W and SSW of a lightbuoy marking the W side of a patch of shoal water, with a depth of 8.8m over it, lying close off the W end of the detached breakwater. A light is exhibited from the head of the W end of the breakwater. A lightbuoy is moored about 0.4nm NW of the light. East entrance: ESE and SSW of a lightbuoy moored 0.2nm ESE of the E end of the detached breakwater. A light is exhibited from the E head of the breakwater.

BA 838. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

1025.

Compulsory for entering the harbour and for anchoring, and available throughout 24 hours. The pilot boards 1nm NE of the eastern entrance (35°49.85'N 000° 13.65'W). Two pilots board on entry, one on departure. Pilots board from a small launch. Berthing movements are undertaken during daylight only.

It is reported that owing to the poor state of the detached breakwater one pilot and two tugs will remain with any vessel moored there throughout its stay.

Range 0.2m.

Compulsory for vessels over 1,500GT. Up to six tugs are required on entry and four on departure.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

VHF: Pilots: Ch 12, 24 hours. Port: Callsign: "Arzew New Port". Ch 12 (day service only), and 16 (night service only). VHF link calls can be established through Oran CRS HN.

..... The following forms should be submitted at least 24 hours prior to arrival to the Port Facility Security Officer. Pre arrival notification of security for: 1. Passenger ships including high speed passenger craft 2. Cargo ships including high speed craft of 500t and upwards Harbour Master's Office: Inward Declarations to be completed and kept available for agent and Port Authority. 1. Crew List 2. Stowage Plan 3. IMO Goods Declaration (Also when in transit) 4. Ballast Declaration 5. Safety Certificates 6. Oil Record Books; Part 1 and 2 7. Cargo Gear Book Copies 1. Crew List 2 2. Ship's Stores Declaration 1 3. Crew Effects Declaration 1 4. Currency List 1 5. Narcotics List 1 6. Arms Declaration 1 1. Crew List 2 2. Arms Declaration 1 3. Passenger Manifest 1 4. Declarations given by the Immigration Agent 4 1. Crew List 2 2. Clearance from last port - 3. Ship's Stores Declaration 1 4. Crew Effects Declaration 1 5. Currency Declaration 1 6. Narcotics Declaration 1 7. Health Clearance - 8. Crew Declaration - 1. Completed Declaration of Health - 2. Valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate - 3. International Vaccination Certificates -

ETA should be sent 48 hours prior to arrival. The Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) at Arzew has informed owners that in order to address the problems created by stowaways discovered on vessels both while in port and after departure, the procedures outlined below must be implemented by all ships trading to Arzew and Bethioua. Particular attention is drawn to the 96 hour notice requirement and the final comments addressing the issue of officials demanding gifts. Before arrival vessels should: ..... 1. Ascertain from the PFSO the current Security Level, and notify the crew and passengers of same prior to arrival at the berth. 2. Notify the port at least 96 hours in advance of the vessel and berth, also providing a valid Passenger and Crew List. 3. Identify any crew members requiring access through the terminal or port who are authorised to depart the vessel in accordance with Ministry rules and with an appropriate Shore Pass. 4. Provide the PFSO or designated agent with a valid list (including company and contact name) of vendors, agents, contractors and other persons requiring access through the facility to the vessel and their time of arrival. 5. Ensure visitors to the vessel are prepared and show a government issued photo identification when arriving so that their names may be crossed and checked against the list prior to entry. Those names not on the valid list will not be allowed access to the terminal until cleared by the PFSO. Upon arrival vessels should: 1. Should anchoring be required for any reason, notify the Coastguard, port and facility to obtain authority to anchor upon arrival 2. Reduce ship access points to a single controlled gangway. If possible raise gangway when not in use. Never leave the gangway unattended. 3. Provide two security officers at any ship access point. 4. Lock or otherwise secure the ships anchor hawse pipes to prevent persons from boarding via this opening. 5. Lock or secure the forepeak space to prevent stowaway access for hiding. 6. Lock or secure from the inside all ship exterior doors to prevent stowaways from hiding inside the ship. 7. Ladders should be kept clear of water, raise and stow pilot ladders immediately after use. 8. Establish perimeter security measures. Ship should provide lighting on open decks and alongside the ship, perform deck patrols and install rat guards on mooring lines. 9. Search all deliveries and conduct frequent, random and overt searches if materials can not be completely examined. 10. Contact the Coastguard if small craft are noted in the ship's vicinity when offshore. 11. Ensure a complete log is kept of all visitors on and off the ship. Photo identification is mandatory for all visitors and Port Officials. Before departure: 1. Conduct a complete search of the vessel ensuring space accountability using port personnel. Ship Masters are advised that it is illegal for Port Officials to accept gifts, cigarettes and alcoholic beverages. Any request for these items should be immediately reported to the PFSO for appropriate action.