Beni Saf (DZBSF)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. Beni Saf is an artificial harbour protected by two breakwaters, the port has a water area of 17ha and is the most active fishing port on the Algerian coast.

Summer.

Beni Saf is situated in a bay to the W of Oran.

LOA 110m, draught 6.0m.

Anchorage can be obtained outside the port in depths of between 15-20m, good sandy holding ground.

The port is approached and entered through a channel which is approx 93m at its narrowest.

BA 178. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

1025.

Available from Ghazaouet by prior arrangement. Pilots can be contacted on VHF Ch 16, 12. Entry is made only in daylight hours.

A light is exhibited from a black column, 9m in height, standing at the head of Jetee Nord on the N side of the entrance. A light is exhibited from a red column, 7m in height, standing at the head of Jetee Est on the S side of the entrance.

Entry takes place during daylight only.

Range 0.4m.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: W'ly (winter), E'ly (summer). In fresh N or NW winds entry is difficult and in bad weather it is dangerous.

BЙNI SAF 35°18.44'N 1°23.42'W UNCTAD LOCODE: DZ BSF For details see: GHAZAOUET PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 16.