Port of Jijel (DZDJI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Jijel (UN/LOCODE DZDJI) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Algeria, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 36.8333° N, 5.7833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 10 m, cargo pier depths around 7.3 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Algeria
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Jijel
Where is Port of Jijel located?
Port of Jijel is a seaport located in Algeria, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 36.8333° N, 5.7833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Jijel?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Jijel is DZDJI — country code DZ, location code DJI.
How deep is Port of Jijel?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Jijel has a channel depth of about 10 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.3 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Jijel?
Port of Jijel reports a maximum draft of 9 m, a maximum length of 153 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Jijel require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Jijel, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Jijel?
Port of Jijel is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Jijel have?
Port of Jijel is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Jijel are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45530), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →