Jorf Lasfar (MAJFL)

The deep water port serves an industrial complex and is protected by two breakwaters, the longest being Dique Principale which runs NW, WSW then SW for approx 3,100m. Main exports are phosphates and other minerals, chemicals, gases, oil, containers, fertilisers and general cargoes.

Summer.

Jorf Lasfar is located approx 60nm SW of Casablanca on the Atlantic coast.

LOA 260.46m, beam 45m, draught 15.6m and 119,456DWT.

Approx 38,000,00t of cargo (1,000,000t of grain) handled annually.

Outer anchorage: Vessels may anchor in a position 1.5nm W of the light on Digue Principale head, as indicated, in depths of 34m but in strong SW'ly winds vessels must take extra care. The anchorage is clear for more than 5nm.

To pass through the harbour entrance a sharp turn to port is required from the approaches. The channel is 240m wide and the entrance to the harbour between the breakwaters is 210m wide, with a depth of 16.0m. A light (white square tower, black top, yellow wall 17m in height, 33°09.8'N 008°37.7'W) is exhibited from Cap Blanc du Nord. A second light, on a column, is exhibited 1.1nm SE, close N of an area of drying rocks upon which lies a conspicuous wreck. A special spherical lightbuoy (wave recorder) is positioned 0.5nm NW of the light exhibited from the head of the Digue Principale.

BA 862, 3132. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(3).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels 100GT and over. Pilots should be requested from a local station, 72 hours prior to arrival and board at least 0.6nm W of the breakwater head. Vessels may arrive or depart from the port throughout the day or night, however the movement of ships carrying hazardous cargoes is restricted to daylight hours only.

Lights are exhibited at either side of the entrance; on the outer breakwater approx 2.7nm NNE of its head and on the head of the lee breakwater. A light is also exhibited from a round concrete tower, 10m in height, situated at the head of Digue Principale.

Vessels carrying dangerous cargo can only enter and leave the port in daylight.

Range 3.6m. Spring tides 0.3m LW, 3.8 HW. Neap tides 1.4m LW, 2.4m HW.

This service is provided by J.L TUG. Four tugs are available throughout 24 hours and join vessels just inside the breakwater. The tugs range from 1,500-3,500hp.

Prevailing winds: SW-NW (winter), E'ly (summer). During winter SW'lys the heavy swell can affect vessels berthed in NE part of the harbour, extra moorings are recommended.

JORF LASFAR 33°07.57'N 8°38.32'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MA JFL ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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

Port: Available 24 hours. ..... VHF: Ch 12 and 16 Telephone 1: +212 (0) 6 60117699/01 Telephone 2: +212 (0) 523 389150 Fax 1: +212 (0) 523 345431 Fax 2: +212 (0) 523 345093 Pilot: ..... VHF: Ch 16 and 12 Telephone: +212 (0) 523 345013

Port Facility Security Plan: Masters should send crew member and passenger lists to the immigration department 96 hours before arrival. Documents required on arrival: ..... 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.

Required, via agent, at least 72 hours prior to arrival and by fax to the Harbour Master, Fax 1: +212 (0) 523 345431, Fax 2: +212 (0) 523 345093.

Port Facility Security Plan: Access to the vessel is the responsibility of the owner or his representative and all persons must be identified and listed. Any offences from shore to sea must be reported as soon as possible to the Harbour Office, Coastguard and Immigration directly by VHF or via local agent. Access to the vessel must be reserved for the persons concerned and no more than one person by department.

Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.