The shipping platform

Location: Tangier-Mediterranean is 35km E of Tangier, near the town of Dalia. General overview: This new deep water port is under construction and the first part of the container terminal was opened in 2007. It will be capable of receiving oil tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, passenger Ro-Ro ferries and high-speed craft. Currently large container vessels can be accommodated at two terminals. The port's main infrastructure will comprise: 1. A main breakwater 2,056m in length, with draught of from zero to 31m. 2. A secondary breakwater 582m in length with draught of zero to 12.0m. 3. A container terminal 1,610m in length and max depth 18.0m. 4. A Ro-Ro terminal offering 2 Ro-Ro passenger berths with 12.0m draught, intended for passenger Ro-Ro ferries, high speed craft and Ro-Ro ships. 5. A grain terminal with 400m of dock having a draught of 15.0m extending for 200m, and a draught of 12.0m extending for the remainder of its length. 6. An oil terminal. It is reported that Les Abeilles has been awarded the port towage and assistance contract and will deploy four new tugs at the port. The first container facility has been awarded to APM Terminals and the second to Eurogate. Load line zone: Summer. Max size: Largest container vessels. Max draught 16.0m