Casablanca (MACAS)

The port, covering an area of approx 450ha, including 256ha of platforms and features more than 8km of quays. The port can accommodate up to 40 ships at a time and features a commercial port, a fishing port a marina, also facilities and infrastructures for launching and docking ships in shipyard. The port handles mainly dry bulk, bulk, containers, passenger and liquid facilities.

Summer.

Casablanca is situated approx 19km SW of Mohammedia on the Atlantic coast of Morocco.

LOA 300m, Beam, 53.8m, 130,102 DWT.

Approx 27,000,000t of cargo, 1,100,000TEU and 70,000 passengers are handled annually.

Outer anchorages: Anchorage may be obtained in designated anchorages. The anchorage is partially protected by the promontory of Pointe d'El Hank from winds between S and W, but a swell from the W finds its way into the bay. The swell from the W may set in with very little warning especially in the bad weather season, Oct to Apr. With a heavy W or NW swell the anchorage becomes dangerous. The holding ground in most places outside the harbour is poor, the bottom nearly everywhere being sand and rock. Anchorage with good holding ground of sand and mud can be obtained 1nm N of the head of Jetee Moulay Youssef in depths of 24.0m. Masters wishing to anchor in either the W or E anchorages must have prior permission, except for Force Majeure, permission should be requested from the Harbour Master via VTS, either directly by VHF or other means, or via the pilotage service. All vessels in the anchorage must maintain a listening watch on the VHF working and safety channels. Prohibited anchorage: In an area N of "CA1" Lightbuoy to the harbour entrance. Anchorage is also prohibited in an area to the W of the root of Jetee Moulay Youssef to Pointe d'El-Hank, for a distance of 2nm offshore. Submarine cables extend N and NW of Pointe d'El-Hank. The Moroccan government periodically prohibits all maritime activity transit, anchoring in an area N and W of Casablanca. The area extends approx 3.5nm N from the root of Jetee Moulay Youssef to 33° 40.1'N 007° 37.0'W, then 7,5nm WSW to position 33° 36.5'N 007° 45.0'W, then 3nm S to the shore in position 33° 33.5'N 007° 45.0'W

The port is approached either from the NE or through a charted approach channel and entered between the heads of two breakwaters. The approaches are marked by buoys as follows, positions are given relative to Oukacha Light: ..... "CA1" Lightbuoy safe water pillar 3.0nm NNW "CA3" Lightbuoy starboard hand 1.2nm NW "CA5" Lightbuoy starboard hand 1.1nm WNW From position 33°43.0'N 007°34.1'W and between the outer anchorage areas, an approach channel 1nm wide, leads S to 33°38.0'N 007°34.1'W. Then the channel leads 230° for 0.9nm, narrowing to about 370m SE of "CA5" Lightbuoy. Leading lights are established to assist in the approach from NE to the boarding position. They do not constitute a lead into the harbour. The front light is exhibited from a red tower with white bands, 27m in height, with a rectangular daymark, red with white stripe, standing 250m SE of the NW corner of Muelle de Fosfaros (Quai des Phosphates). The rear light is exhibited from the top of a grey coloured grain silo, 46m in height, situated on Mole du Commerce, 770m from the front structure. Underwater foundations: With 6m of water over them, underwater foundations extend NE for 420m from the head of Jetee Moulay Youssef, towards Lightbuoy CA5 (starboard hand, radar, reflector, whistle).

BA 861, 850, 856, 3132, 3133. US Publication 143. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(1).

1025.

Vessels are advised to moor head to the swell and secure with special rope hawser tailed with wire. The Signal Station at the head of Epi Sud will display swell warning signals when a dangerous swell is expected.

The compulsory pilotage area is bounded by the port area limits as follows: ..... 1. East limit: Meridian of Table d'Oukacha. 2. West limit: The meridian through the root of Jetee Moulay Youssef (007° 37.17'W). 3. North limit: Latitude 33°37'W. Compulsory pilotage for commercial vessels over 100GT and sailing vessels over 80GT within the area, available throughout 24 hours. Pilotage is optional for Naval vessels but recommended if unfamiliar with the port. Vessels should establish contact with Pilotage Casablanca on VHF Ch 12 at least 1 hour before arrival in the roadstead, at least 30 minutes before leaving the port or moving within the port and after having made compulsory contact with the VTS on Ch 14 stating ETA in the roads, ETD or time of movement within the port. The pilot will inform the vessel of the expected time and position of boarding. Pilot boards in position 33°38.05'N 007°34.60'W and is available day and night. Bad weather: A red flag displayed at the signal station, indicates that the pilot cannot board the vessel on account of the state of the sea, but that vessels may enter the port at their own risk and the pilot will await them in the lee of Jetee Moulay Youssef. At night, should the weather prevent the pilot coming out, no attempt should be made to enter the harbour as it is dangerous.

..... East Limit: The meridian through Table d'Oukacha (007°33.83'W) West Limit: The meridian through the root of Jetee Moulay Youssef (007°37.17'W) North Limit The parallel through Lightbuoy "CA3" (33°40.00'W)

Oukacha Light is exhibited, a radio beacon transmits, from a white square tower, 20m in height and with a red light, standing on the point (33°37'N 007° 33'W). Roches Noires Light is exhibited from a round yellow tower, 18m in height, standing close to the shore 1.1nm SW of Table d'Oukacha (33°36'N 007°34'W). Quai des Phosphates Front Leading Light: Red tower, white bands, 27m in height, 33°36.5'N 007°36.3'W. Mole du Commerce Rear Leading Light: White silo, red bands, 46m in height, 770 from front light, 33°36.4'N 007°36.7'W. Pointe d'El-Hank Light, 33°36.7'N 007° 39.4'W.

Prohibited area: The Moroccan Government periodically prohibits all maritime activity, transit and anchoring in an area N and W of Casablanca. The area extends 3.5nm N from the root of Jetee Moulay Youssef to position 33°40.1'N 007°37.1'W, 7.5nm WSW to position 33°36.5'N 007°45.0'W, 3nm S to the shore in position 33°33.5'N 007°45.0'W.

Mean spring range 2.7m, mean neap range 1.3m.

All vessels calling at the port should contact the VTS Authority on VHF Ch 16 stating their position, course and speed. AIS station installed. Vessels wishing to move within the port should initially request permission from the Harbour Master. Vessels (except in the case of Force Majeure) should inform the VTS or the Harbour Master the time they begin the movement (entering, departing or moving within a basin). The VTS should be informed of all changes which affect the movement. All vessels permitted to berth should be cleared to do so by the VTS to ensure that their berthing will not interfere with vessels already manoeuvring. All requests for rescue or assistance should be made to the VTS on VHF Ch 16. Information broadcasts: ..... 1. Vessels movements are broadcast on VHF Ch 14 on request. 2. Weather forecasts are broadcasts on request. 3. Special bulletins are broadcast on VHF Ch 14 after an initial announcement on VHF Ch 16.

There are 6 tugs: 2 x 1,810hp, 1 x 1,350hp,1 x 1,700hp, 1 x 2,400hp and 1 x 240hp are available.

Prevailing winds: SW and NW, winter, E and NE, summer. Dense fog, reducing visibility, occurs during winter months.

CASABLANCA 33°36.98'N 7°35.52'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MA CAS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 27/25 French Radiosignaux publication 93 Jan 2025, (RSDRA2025000043780), 27/25

VHF: Casablanca Port Radio: Ch 16, 12 and 14. Tel: +212 522 449436. Fax: +212 522 313501. Pilots & Tugs: Ch 12. Tel: +212 22 315515, Fax: +212 22 313501. Vessel Traffic Service (VTS): Ch 16, 12, 14, 68. Tel: +212 522 317111. Fax: +212 522 313501. Safety Service: Ch 68.

..... Are ship's forms acceptable Required by Form Yes No CS IM HA Other 1. Crew List x - x x x - 2. Passenger List x - x x x - 3. Stores List (deck, engine, galley) x - x - - - 4. Provisions List x - x - - - 5. Crew Personal Effects List x - x - - - 6. Customs Declaration x - x - - - 7. Cargo Manifest x - - - - x 8. Maritime Declaration of Health x - - - x - 9. Bill of Lading x - - - - x 10. Stowage Plan x - - - - x 11. Bonded Stores List x - x - - - 12. Narcotics List x - x - - - 13. Arms & Ammunition List x - x - - x CS = Customs, IM = Immigration, HA = Health Authority.

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours in advance or immediately on leaving the previous port, and confirmed 12 and 4 hours prior to arrival at the roads. The message should include the following information: ..... 1. Name and nationality of the vessel 2. LOA, beam and gross tonnage 3. Maximum draught 4. Nature and tonnage of dangerous cargo to be unloaded/in transit. 5. ETA (in UT) 6. Present damage to the vessel or its cargo All vessels arriving in Casablanca roads should immediately contact the VTS on VHF Ch 14 stating position, heading and speed.

Quarantine: There must be no communication with the shore until pratique has been obtained. Quarantine laws are strictly enforced. The Master must complete the Declaration of Health and state if pratique has been granted. Advance notice should be sent to agent for any medical assistance that may be required. Pratique cannot be applied for by radio. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.