Port of Arzew (DZAZW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Arzew (UN/LOCODE DZAZW) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Algeria, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 35.8500° N, 0.3000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Algeria
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Arzew
Where is Port of Arzew located?
Port of Arzew is a seaport located in Algeria, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 35.8500° N, 0.3000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Arzew?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Arzew is DZAZW — country code DZ, location code AZW.
How deep is Port of Arzew?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Arzew has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Arzew require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Arzew.
What type of harbor is Port of Arzew?
Port of Arzew is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Arzew have?
Port of Arzew is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Arzew are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45630), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →