Maritime Database Information for Arzew Port
Port Overview:
The creation of the Arzew harbor dates back to Roman times (Portus
Magnus) thanks to the exceptional qualities of its harbor and its
situation resulted rich plains of Sig and Habra. This port, which
has had various jobs for its expansion and development, has become,
with the start of petrochemical units, a specialized port in
hydrocarbons traffic.
Activities
- The operation of the equipment and port facilities.
- The Execution of maintenance, management and renewal of port superstructure.
- The operations of stevedoring and handling of goods.
- Pilotage Operations, towing and mooring.
- Exercise police and port security within the geographic boundaries of the port public domain.
- The fishing port management through the CPMT subsidiary whose capital is 100% owned by the EPA.
Port website: http://www.arzewports.com/eng/
Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
Algeria |
Province or District |
Arzew |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Oran km: 40 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Arzew |
Latitude |
35.83333 |
Longitude |
-.3 |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Entreprise Portuaire d'Arzew |
Management Contact Person |
n/a |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: n/a Airlines: n/a |
Port Picture
Marine pilotage is to assist the captain of the vessel by providing local competance and experience to ensure the passage of sea vessel to the port and perform the maneuver with or without tug in restricted areas of port facilities surrounded by a minimum time and in the best safety conditions. They are directly related to tugs and boatmen who also intervene during docking and departure of the ship. It is ensured between the parallel of the lighthouse island of Arzew and meridian 00 ° 10' ouest. The boatage intervenes successively at the entrance and exit of ships from the port area.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
4.4 Algeria Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
The port operates continuously day and night. Handling operations take place during vacations organized as follows:
- 1st shift: 07:00 to 13:00.
- 2nd shift: from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
Dry dock (See photo below) Power: 30 tons |
Length: 14 m Width: 5 m |
Max rear: 1.20 m |
Container Berth |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
Silo Berth |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
Berthing Tugs |
13 ocean tugs, equipped with high power motors (1700C.V to 6300 HP) and a tensile strength of 23 tons to 70 tons. | ||
Water Barges |
n/a |
Dry Dock
Port Handling Equipment
Equipment |
Available (Yes / No) |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
2 x cranes of 30 tons. |
n/a |
Container Gantries |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Mobile Cranes |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Reachstacker |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Transtrainer |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Forklifts |
Yes |
1 x 28-ton |
n/a |
Other |
2 switch Bridges Cement silos Storage Hangars Ballasting station |
Maximum capacity 50 tons (see photo 1. below) 5 silos with a capacity of 1,800 tons storage (see photo 2. below) 3000 m2 capacity 6000 m3 |
n/a |
- Switch Bridges
2. Cement Cilo