 Durres : Profile
This is the largest port in Albania and lies on the northern edge of a large, shallow bay. The capital, Tirana, is about 20 miles east of the port.
If making a night entry note that the fairway buoy is unlit (August 2009) and the channel markers are just posts with very low intensity lights, very difficult to see against the town and harbour lights. It has been suggested that an easier approach is from due south of the entrance, just west of the commercial boat anchorage. The entrance is easy to identify from a distance as a gap in the very bright harbour lights.
Call Port Control on channel 15 or 16, who will direct the boat to an area of the commercial harbour. Protection is very good but strong southerly winds may cause a surge to the inner basin.
The port captain may insist that a shipping agent is used to deal with formalities and, in fact, this is pretty essential to be able to successfully deal with the paperwork. It is recommended to contact the agent in advance.
Last updated March 2010.
Aurel
Tel:0035 569 7203 9301
Agent recommended by cruisers.
Vital Shipping Agency
L.3 Rruga "Skenderbeg" Nr.124, Durres, Albania
Tel:+355 52 372 44,
vital@albmail.com
Phone or email in advance to arrange a berth and prepare for clearance. Can also provide an Albanian flag. Fees very reasonable. Contacts - Speak excellent English -
Capt.Llambi Papa - Mob +355 69 20 63 544 and Capt.Piro Traja - Mob +355 69 20 78 417
The walls here are high and are protected by very large tyres, so be prepared.
It is pretty dirty and there are no facilities at all for yachts, however the town is good for supplies. Security in the port is reported to be good.
The agent can also arrange for diesel fuel and water from a truck as well
services to travel inland and security for the yacht. Contact him in advance to arrange docking space in the port as there is no designated area for yachts and no facilities of any sort for yachts.
Note: there is a fuel station across from the supermarket, just a few hundred metres from the port.
Last updated March 2010.
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