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Alger

Alger is a large coastal harbour behind a breakwater on the Mediterranean Sea, in Algeria. Its UN/LOCODE is DZALG. Pilotage is compulsory, tugs are available and it is a first port of entry. Alger offers fuel oil and diesel, provisions, ship stores, fresh water, major repairs and a small dry dock. Vessel Hunter tracks its live arrivals and the vessels heading its way.

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Port profile

UN/LOCODEDZALG
CountryAlgeria
TypePort
RegionWest Mediterranean
Coordinates36.770, 3.072

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Arrival profile

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Port calls and time in port

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Recent calls at Alger and how long each vessel stayed.

Services and supplies

What Alger offers a visiting ship, as the port index records it. Lines the index does not state are left out.

Supplies

Fuel oil
Yes
Diesel
Yes
Fresh water
Yes
Provisions
Yes
Deck stores
Yes
Engine stores
Yes

Repair

Ship repairs
Major
Dry dock
Small
Slipway
Large
Electrical repair
Yes

Harbour

Pilotage
Compulsory
Tugs
Yes
Stevedores
Yes

Waste and health

Dirty ballast reception
Yes
Medical facilities
Yes

Approach and berths

Shelter, entrance, clearance and cargo berths at Alger, as the nautical port index records them. Depths are not shown: the index gives them as broad bands for one point in the port, too coarse to plan a call on.

Approach

Shelter
Excellent
Entrance restrictions
Heavy swell, other
Pilotage available
Yes
Pilotage advisable
Yes
Tug assistance
Yes
ETA message required
Yes
Good holding ground
Yes
Turning area
Yes

Entry

First port of entry
Yes
Sanitation inspection
Yes

Cargo and berths

Wharves
Yes
Fixed cranes
Yes

Connections

Airport nearby
Yes
Rail connection
Yes

Ports near Alger

Other Algeria ports on the same stretch of coast.

Questions about Alger

What is the UN/LOCODE of Alger?

The UN/LOCODE of Alger is DZALG.

Is pilotage compulsory in Alger?

Yes. The nautical port index lists pilotage in Alger as compulsory.

Can ships take bunkers in Alger?

Yes. Alger offers fuel oil and diesel, according to the nautical port index.

Does Alger have a dry dock?

Yes. Alger has a small dry dock and major ship repairs.

Is Alger a first port of entry?

Yes. Ships arriving from abroad can clear in at Alger.

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