Mohammedia (MAMOH)

The port consists of a small protected harbour and a finger pier for large tankers, protected by an extensive breakwater. The port is mainly used by tankers, both large and small, fishing vessels and some general cargo vessels. The harbour is approached from the NE, the entrance width is 82m with a dredged channel depth of 7.6m, for general cargo and fishing vessels. Safe anchorage can be obtained to the E/NE of the port, avoiding the buoys marking the underwater pipelines to the tanker pier; and also approx 3.5nm to the N. The tanker berths handle crude oil, fuel oil, LPG, naphtha and some products.

Summer.

Mohammedia is situated approx 20km NE of Casablanca.

LOA 277.17m, draught 17.0m, beam 48.0m, 158,409DWT.

Approx 5,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

Tankers usually anchor NW to N of the breakwater between a distance of 3-5nm from the head of the breakwater. In the case of heavy swell or strong wind it is safer for tankers in the anchorage area to leave their position and drift at least 20nm from the coast, watch should be maintained on VHF Ch 11 and 16. Anchorage can be obtained 2nm NE of Cap de Mohammedia in depths of 16.0m. Anchorage can also be obtained in Baie de Mohammedia 0.65nm E of Cap de Mohammedia and S of the prohibited anchorage area, in a depth of 12.0m, good holding ground. In bad weather this anchorage becomes dangerous due to heavy swell and comparatively shallow water. Prohibited Anchorage: An entry prohibited area, with a radius of 750m, has been established centred on a wave recorder lightbuoy, 1nm NNE of the head of Digue Principale. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the area of the oil pipelines. Submarine cables and pipelines: From the vicinity of Jetee Nord, four disused submarine pipelines and an underwater cable extend NE, into an anchorage and fishing prohibited area.

Vessels approaching Port de Mohammedia from W should do so on the alignment of the outer approach Leading Lights bearing 130°, which leads N of Basse de Mohammedia. These leading light structures are difficult to distinguish by day, but at night the front light is intensified between the bearing of 119.5° and 140.5°. A can lightbuoy (special) 0.4nm N, helps identify the wave recorder lightbuoy and marks the N extent of the area. The line bearing (130°) of the Outer Approach Leading Lights, leads within the entry prohibited area. When the direction light near the water tower bears 205°, vessels should steer on this alignment, this light structure is difficult to distinguish by day. Vessels approaching from N should do so on the 205° alignment, at night keeping within the white sector of the direction light between the bearings of 203° and 207°. When the light structure standing at the head of Jetee Sud is in line with the tower of the Custom house, bearing 247.5°, course should be altered on to this line which leads to the entrance to the harbour. The two lights situated on the W side of the harbour, in line bearing 265°, lead into the harbour.

Port de Fedala is the port for Mohammedia.

BA 8251, 859, 856. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(3).

1025.

Compulsory for vessels entering, leaving or shifting berth. The harbour pilot boards in position 33°43.5'N 007°22.2'W (E of harbour entrance), and for vessels bound for the Oil Terminal in position 33°46.2'N 007°23.0'W (in the vicinity of the approach lightbuoy). If the pilot is unable to board due to adverse weather, vessels should wait in the offing until conditions improve. Advance notice of 24 hours must be given to the vessel's agents via Casablanca Radio. Pilots are available for vessels arriving during the night and wishing to enter the basin when conditions are possible. Pilotage for deep draught tankers is daytime only.

Cap de Mohammedia Light is exhibited from a yellow octagonal tower with a green top, 27m in height, standing 1.2nm SSW of the head of the new breakwater which extends NE from the Cape.

Berthing normally takes place during daylight and on high water if vessel is on max permissible draught. Vessels can unberth day and night.

Range 3.7m.

There are 5 tugs available: ..... Tugs Capacity Use Jalil 360hp Inner Port use Ghiat 3,000hp Terminal use Sidi Moussa 3,000hp Inner Port & Terminal use Salama I 6,000hp Terminal use Salama II 6,000hp Terminal use

Prevailing winds: NNW'ly. Currents: Reported in the bay setting SW at 2kts.

MOHAMMEDIA 33°43.79'N 7°23.25'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MA MOH ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

PORT FEDALA 33°45'N 7°22'W For details see: MOHAMMEDIA PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 20/25 (Former update 29/24) French Bulletin 13/25, (RSDRA2025000177686), 20/25

Casablanca Radio and Tangier Radio are recommended for passing messages at long range, throughout 24 hours. Calling 2182kHz, receiving 2586kHz and 2663kHz. VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 11. Callsign "Mohammedia Port Radio".

..... Are ship's forms acceptable Form Yes No CS IM HA 1. Crew List x - 2 10 1 2. Passenger List x - 2 10 1 3. Stores List (deck, engine, galley) x - 2 - - 4. Provisions List x - 2 - - 5. Crew Personal Effects List x - 2 - - 6. Customs Declaration x - 2 - - 7. Cargo Manifest x - 2 - - 8. Maritime Declaration of Health - - - - 1 9. Bill of Lading x - 1 - - 10. Stowage Plan x - - - - 11. Last Port Clearance x - 1 - - 12. Ports of Call List x - 1 - - 13. Bonded Stores List x - 1 - - 14. Narcotics List x - 2 - - 15. Arms and Ammunition List x - 2 - - 16. Vaccination list of crew x - - - 1 CS = Customs; IM = Immigration; HA = Health Authorities. ..... Certificates to be presented: 1. Load Line Certificate 2. Safety Equipment Certificate 3. Certificate of Registry 4. Safety Radio Certificate 5. Safety Construction Certificate 6. International Oil Pollution Certificate 7. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or Exemption Certificate 8. International Tonnage Certificate 9. Oil Record Book 10. Seaman's Books, passports and Vaccination Certificates

Vessel's ETA should be sent 72 hours before arrival. Additional ETA's should be sent 48, 24 and 1 hour prior to arrival via VHF Ch 11. The following information is required: Tanker Pre-arrival check list information: ..... 1. ETA Mohammedia, max arrival draught and cargo 2. Grade of 2 previous cargoes, are tanks coated, (y/n) 3. Whether tank is carrying segregated ballast, quantity and place or port at which was taken 4. Ballast quantity to be pumped ashore and estimated deballasting time, ballast contained in CBT not permitted to be discharged into the harbour waters. Only ballast contained in SBT is permitted to be discharged to sea 5. Slops to be pumped ashore if any, quantity and nature, (if any contaminants by chemical additives, lube oils, etc) 6. Ships manifolds details, number and size. Manifolds should comply with the latest OCIMF standards. Manifolds should be presented as class 150 ASA using ship's reducers 7. Does the vessel have a fully operational IGS. If not, is there an IGS Exemption Certificate onboard 8. Vessel will be required to "close load", can you comply? 9. Any hull, bulkhead, valve or pipeline leaks which could affect cargo handling or cause pollution 10. Permission is required from the Mohammedia Port Authority for any repairs which could delay the commencement of cargo operations 11. All navigational safety, anchoring and mooring equipment is to be fully operational and ready for use, if not specify 12. Specify deck steam pressure at arrival in the winches and winches types 13. Financial Responsibility Certificate number and expiry date 14. Is vessel fitted with full engine power ahead and astern? 15. Type of vessel, year of build and last dry dock 16. Are tanks gas free? Is ship ready to load? 17. Number of crew 18. According to the mooring plan in Mohammedia Terminal, 20 ropes are required for mooring, plus a min of 6 spare ropes in good condition 19. Is ship's crew certified according to STCW revised convention? 20. Clearly enumerate the breakdowns or incidents to be reported 21. Owners address 22. Classification society name(s) 23. P&I Club name(s) 24. Company Document of Compliance.

From the vicinity of Jetee Nord, four disused submarine pipelines and an underwater cable extend NE, into a prohibited area for anchorage and fishing.

Pratique should be applied for immediately after berthing. In the event of any suspected diseases onboard, it is necessary to advise the Harbour Master's office and agent by radio, fax or telex 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The port conforms to the International Health Regulations 1969. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR is tendered on arrival according to Charter Party.