Bizerte (TNBIZ)

The ports throughput of traffic is chiefly made up of cement, oil, LPG, grain, RoRo, container, DPP, CPP, steel, sugar, limestone, gypsum and clinker. The harbour is protected by two jetties, the entrance between these jetties is in turn protected by a detached breakwater giving two entrances.

Summer.

The port is located in the N of Tunisia approx 70km NW of Tunis.

LOA 250m, beam 46m, draught 10.67m, 122,039DWT.

Approx 6,000,000t of cargo, 60,000TEU and 500 vessels handled annually.

Outer anchorages: The anchorage in Baie de Bizerte is more sheltered and the holding ground is better than at other anchorages off the N coast of Tunisa. Anchorage can be obtained in 30m on the transit of the lights on Jetee Est and the SE end of Dique Exterior, bearing 256° distant 1.2nm from the latter light. Small vessels, if not intending to enter Lac de Bizerte or the channel leading to it, should always take shelter in Avant Port. Tankers normally anchor to the E of the harbour in good holding ground.Inner anchorages: Large vessels can obtain anchorage in Baie de Bizerte de la Pepiniere (37°15.4'N 009°52.0'E), in depths of 8.4 to 9.9m, good holding. Anchorage can also be obtained for small vessels in the entrance to Baie de Sebra, S of the buoyed entrance channel, in depths of 7.0 to 9.0m. The anchorage should be approached at minimum speed. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited in Canal de Bizerte and in the dredged channel, and also in the submarine cable area (37°14.8'N 009°50.5'E).

The port is approached from Baie de Bizerte and entered either through the N entrance or the S entrance which lie at each end of Dique Exterior, there is a detached breakwater protecting the main entrance between the heads of Jetee Nord and Jetee Este. Lac de Bizerte and entrance: Baie de Sebra is entered between the silo on the N side, 0.1nm WSW of the light on the N side of the SW end of Canal de Bizerte, and Pointe de Sebra (37°15.5'N 009°51.7'E) 0.55nm SW of the silo. Goulet de Lac extends for 3nm SW from the SW end of Canal de Bizerte, then turns S into Lac de Bizerte. The main channel of Goulet de Lac has a depth of 12.0m. The channel is marked by lightbuoys, buoys on the N side are black, those on the S side red. Caution: The S entrance is considered to be preferred for large vessels owing to the strong E current off Jetee Nord and the fact the entrance is much narrower. In addition the S entrance presents a much better aspect for entry between the heads of the breakwaters and into the channel. Dique Exterior should be given a wide berth as it slopes underwater for 37m. The head of Jetee Este should also be given a wide berth due to masonry debris lying off it.

BA 1569. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

1026.

Compulsory within the harbour entrance. The pilot boarding area is situated 0.85nm ENE off the SE end of Dique Exterior. Pilots are available throughout 24 hours except for tankers, daylight only.

Pointe de Sebra Light is exhibited from a white tower 15m in height, black stripes round its upper part, standing on the point.

Bridge: The channel leading to Sebra Bay is spanned by a mobile bridge. The lifting road bridge spans Canal de Bizerte 0.5nm within its entrance. It has a vertical clearance of 13m, when closed, and a horizontal clearance of 74m. Request for opening should be made through the port office 30mins in advance.

..... Tidal ranges for Bizerte: LAT 0.2m MLWS 0.2m MLWN 0.2m MHWS 0.4m MHWN 0.3m HAT 0.5m

There are 2 x 3,600hp tugs available.

Prevailing winds: Winter, NW'ly, summer, SE'ly.

BIZERTE 37°16.67'N 9°53.50'E UNCTAD LOCODE: TN BIZ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port & Pilots: Ch 16 and 14. Port Tel: +216 72 433748, Fax: +216 72 433686, Email: port.bizerte@ommp.nat.tn. Harbour master: Fax: +216 72 420547

ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Messages should include the draught, GT, NT and LOA.