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== Shëngjin, Albania == | == Shëngjin, Albania == | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shëngjin Shëngjin] is the northernmost port of entry to [[Albania]]. Shëngjin (Albanian pronunciation: [ʃənˈɟin]; Albanian for St. John, Italian: San Giovanni di Medua) is a coastal town in the Lezha District, northwestern Albania. Located at 41°49′N 19°35′E, Shëngjin has a population of approximately 7,000 citizens in winter time. It is a growing destination site, well known for its beaches and resort accommodations, and in summer time the population increases to 70,000. Many of these holiday visitors are from Kosovo. Shëngjin is one of many cities within the District of Lezhë and is home to one of Albania's entry ports, Port of Shëngjin. The port has currently no facilities for visiting yachts, which usually lie alongside one of the many fishing boats that use the port. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shëngjin Shëngjin] is the northernmost port of entry to [[Albania]]. Shëngjin (Albanian pronunciation: [ʃənˈɟin]; Albanian for St. John, Italian: San Giovanni di Medua) is a coastal town in the Lezha District, northwestern Albania. Located at 41°49′N 19°35′E, Shëngjin has a population of approximately 7,000 citizens in winter time. It is a growing destination site, well known for its beaches and resort accommodations, and in summer time the population increases to 70,000. Many of these holiday visitors are from Kosovo. Shëngjin is one of many cities within the District of Lezhë and is home to one of Albania's entry ports, Port of Shëngjin. The port has currently no facilities for visiting yachts, which usually lie alongside one of the many fishing boats that use the port. | ||
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== Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration) == | == Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration) == | ||
Call the harbourmaster on '''VHF Channel 71''' for permission to enter the port. Your agent will arrange formalities with harbourmaster, police and customs | Call the harbourmaster on '''VHF Channel 71''' for permission to enter the port. Your agent will arrange formalities with harbourmaster, police and customs | ||
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== Berthing options== | == Berthing options== | ||
+ | {{Image right|Harbinger among fishing boats.jpg |Harbinger among fishing boats - ''Click for larger view'' }} | ||
+ | {{Image right|Harbinger in Shengjin.jpg |Harbinger alongside fishing boat - ''Click for larger view'' }} | ||
There is no marina or yacht club and no special berthing arrangement for yachts. The only berths available are alongside fishing boats. Plans for the port include a separate jetty for visiting yachts, but they are not likely to be implemented for a few years yet, according to local agents. | There is no marina or yacht club and no special berthing arrangement for yachts. The only berths available are alongside fishing boats. Plans for the port include a separate jetty for visiting yachts, but they are not likely to be implemented for a few years yet, according to local agents. | ||
==== Anchorages==== | ==== Anchorages==== | ||
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+ | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
+ | None. | ||
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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; Electricity | ; Electricity | ||
: No electricity available - workmen use generators or very long leads to domestic supplies | : No electricity available - workmen use generators or very long leads to domestic supplies | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
+ | {{Image right|Skanderberg's tomb2.jpg |Lezhe: Skanderberg's tomb - ''Click for larger view'' }} | ||
+ | {{Image right|Shkodra.jpg |Shkoder: view over River Buna - ''Click for larger view'' }} | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
- | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lezh%C3%AB Lezhe] - 7 Km - | + | Visit: |
+ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lezh%C3%AB Lezhe] - 7 Km - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skanderbeg Skanderberg's] tomb in St Nicholas' Church and the hilltop Castle | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shkod%C3%ABr Shkoder] - 40 Km - Rozafa Castle, with views over River Buna and Lake Shkoder, half of which is in Montenegro | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shkod%C3%ABr Shkoder] - 40 Km - Rozafa Castle, with views over River Buna and Lake Shkoder, half of which is in Montenegro | ||
- | ==== Grocery & | + | ==== Grocery & Supply Stores ==== |
Several "minimarkets", veg shops etc along road to the right after leaving main gate. "Big" supermarket(s) about a mile along the road. | Several "minimarkets", veg shops etc along road to the right after leaving main gate. "Big" supermarket(s) about a mile along the road. | ||
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==== Eateries ==== | ==== Eateries ==== | ||
- | Many small fish / meat / pizza restaurants along road after turning right after leaving port main gate. | + | * Many small fish / meat / pizza restaurants along road after turning right after leaving port main gate. |
- | + | * '''Rozafa Sea Food restaurant''' ( 100 metres to the '''left''' after leaving main gate ) particularly good, clean and cheap. '''Rozafa''' is one of the several fishing boat owning companies; it also processes fish products for export. | |
- | *'''Rozafa Sea Food restaurant''' ( 100 metres to the '''left''' after leaving main gate ) particularly good, clean and cheap. '''Rozafa''' is one of the several fishing boat owning companies; it also processes fish products for export. | + | |
==== Internet/WiFi ==== | ==== Internet/WiFi ==== | ||
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====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
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* Minibus to Lezhe | * Minibus to Lezhe | ||
* Bus from Lezhe to Shkoder | * Bus from Lezhe to Shkoder | ||
==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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* Shengjin to Durres ( to the south ) 35 miles | * Shengjin to Durres ( to the south ) 35 miles | ||
* Shengjin to Bar, Montenegro ( to the north ) 30 miles | * Shengjin to Bar, Montenegro ( to the north ) 30 miles | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
- | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
- | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shëngjin Shëngjin] | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shëngjin Shëngjin] at the Wikipedia |
* [http://www.portofshengjin.com/en/index-1.html Port of Shengjin] | * [http://www.portofshengjin.com/en/index-1.html Port of Shengjin] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lezh%C3%AB Lezhe] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lezh%C3%AB Lezhe] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shkod%C3%ABr Shkoder] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shkod%C3%ABr Shkoder] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skanderbeg Skanderberg] - 15th Century Albanian hero, whose tomb / mausoleum is in Lezhe | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skanderbeg Skanderberg] - 15th Century Albanian hero, whose tomb / mausoleum is in Lezhe | ||
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== References & Publications == | == References & Publications == | ||
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== Personal Notes == | == Personal Notes == | ||
- | We arrived at 16.30 on 22 May 2014 and were directed by the harbourmaster to a space alongside a jetty. We were met there by our agent Frrok Frroku (Orion Shipping Agency, +355 68 20 35 531), the harbourmaster and a policeman. They then decided that a nearby vessel was generating too much noise and dirt, so told us to relocate alongside a blue fishing boat. They took our lines and helped us settle in there, before welcoming us ashore - handshakes all round. After providing our Yacht Registration Document and two copies of our Crew List, we were taken to the office to sign a few documents before proceeding to the bar/club-house for drinks with the harbourmaster and the Police Chief. The next morning at 08.30 it became clear that another fishing boat was coming in and was going to berth where we were, alongside the blue boat. We moved away and were later helped to tie up alongside the new arrival (the orange one). At 09.30 our agent arrived and drove us to Lezhe, where we visited Skanderberg's tomb and the castle. Drinks in the bar/club house afterwards. The next day he drove us to Shkoder - right up to Rozafa castle ( Don't think we could have walked all the way up on our own ! ) | + | * We arrived at 16.30 on 22 May 2014 and were directed by the harbourmaster to a space alongside a jetty. We were met there by our agent Frrok Frroku (Orion Shipping Agency, +355 68 20 35 531), the harbourmaster and a policeman. They then decided that a nearby vessel was generating too much noise and dirt, so told us to relocate alongside a blue fishing boat. They took our lines and helped us settle in there, before welcoming us ashore - handshakes all round. After providing our Yacht Registration Document and two copies of our Crew List, we were taken to the office to sign a few documents before proceeding to the bar/club-house for drinks with the harbourmaster and the Police Chief. The next morning at 08.30 it became clear that another fishing boat was coming in and was going to berth where we were, alongside the blue boat. We moved away and were later helped to tie up alongside the new arrival (the orange one). At 09.30 our agent arrived and drove us to Lezhe, where we visited Skanderberg's tomb and the castle. Drinks in the bar/club house afterwards. The next day he drove us to Shkoder - right up to Rozafa castle ( Don't think we could have walked all the way up on our own ! ) |
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- | Charges | + | ** Agency fees, including Harbour dues - € 50 |
- | + | ** Daily berthing charges - none | |
- | + | ** Trips - "what you wish to pay me" - our agent was happy with the € 70 we paid him --[[User:Harbinger|Harbinger]] | |
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
- | * May 2014 -- [[User:Harbinger|Harbinger of Hamble]] | + | * May 2014 --[[User:Harbinger|Harbinger of Hamble]] |
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Shëngjin, Albania
Shengjin
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Shëngjin is the northernmost port of entry to Albania. Shëngjin (Albanian pronunciation: [ʃənˈɟin]; Albanian for St. John, Italian: San Giovanni di Medua) is a coastal town in the Lezha District, northwestern Albania. Located at 41°49′N 19°35′E, Shëngjin has a population of approximately 7,000 citizens in winter time. It is a growing destination site, well known for its beaches and resort accommodations, and in summer time the population increases to 70,000. Many of these holiday visitors are from Kosovo. Shëngjin is one of many cities within the District of Lezhë and is home to one of Albania's entry ports, Port of Shëngjin. The port has currently no facilities for visiting yachts, which usually lie alongside one of the many fishing boats that use the port.
Background
The port has about 40 fishing ships, but only about 10 are still active, due to economic factors ( e.g. high cost of diesel, competition from large ships from other parts able to reach not-yet-fished-out areas). The nearest ( 7 km away ) town is Lezhë (Albanian: Lezha or Lezhë, Albanian pronunciation: [ˈlɛʒə]; Italian: Alessio, Greek: Λισσός, Lissòs), a city in northwest Albania, in the district and county with the same name. It is located at 41.79°N 19.65°E and has a population of about 27,500 (2009 est). In ancient history it was an ancient Greek colony named Lissus. The latter is an Archaeological Park of Albania. Shkoder, 40 Km away, has a population of 300,000. Rozafa castle can be seen from far away; the town has a university and several churches and mosques.
Charts
See Albania.
Radio Nets
- Albanian Coast Guard - VHF 11
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Albania.
The approach from the south is straightforward. Depths are at least 5 metres - greater than shown on charts (including Navionics) - due to recent/current dredging activities.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Call the harbourmaster on VHF Channel 71 for permission to enter the port. Your agent will arrange formalities with harbourmaster, police and customs
Berthing options
There is no marina or yacht club and no special berthing arrangement for yachts. The only berths available are alongside fishing boats. Plans for the port include a separate jetty for visiting yachts, but they are not likely to be implemented for a few years yet, according to local agents.
Anchorages
None.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None
Repairs/Yards
None
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Tanker delivers diesel to fishing boats
- Water
- No water available
- Electricity
- No electricity available - workmen use generators or very long leads to domestic supplies
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Visit:
- Lezhe - 7 Km - Skanderberg's tomb in St Nicholas' Church and the hilltop Castle
- Shkoder - 40 Km - Rozafa Castle, with views over River Buna and Lake Shkoder, half of which is in Montenegro
Grocery & Supply Stores
Several "minimarkets", veg shops etc along road to the right after leaving main gate. "Big" supermarket(s) about a mile along the road.
Mobile phone shops - Vodafone and ALB / Eagle
Eateries
- Many small fish / meat / pizza restaurants along road after turning right after leaving port main gate.
- Rozafa Sea Food restaurant ( 100 metres to the left after leaving main gate ) particularly good, clean and cheap. Rozafa is one of the several fishing boat owning companies; it also processes fish products for export.
Internet/WiFi
None provided by the port, but a few internet cafes along road to the right after leaving main gate.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
Skip available on quayside.
Transportation
- Minibus to Lezhe
- Bus from Lezhe to Shkoder
Routes/Passages To/From
- Shengjin to Durres ( to the south ) 35 miles
- Shengjin to Bar, Montenegro ( to the north ) 30 miles
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Shëngjin at the Wikipedia
- Port of Shengjin
- Lezhe
- Shkoder
- Skanderberg - 15th Century Albanian hero, whose tomb / mausoleum is in Lezhe
References & Publications
See Albania.
Personal Notes
- We arrived at 16.30 on 22 May 2014 and were directed by the harbourmaster to a space alongside a jetty. We were met there by our agent Frrok Frroku (Orion Shipping Agency, +355 68 20 35 531), the harbourmaster and a policeman. They then decided that a nearby vessel was generating too much noise and dirt, so told us to relocate alongside a blue fishing boat. They took our lines and helped us settle in there, before welcoming us ashore - handshakes all round. After providing our Yacht Registration Document and two copies of our Crew List, we were taken to the office to sign a few documents before proceeding to the bar/club-house for drinks with the harbourmaster and the Police Chief. The next morning at 08.30 it became clear that another fishing boat was coming in and was going to berth where we were, alongside the blue boat. We moved away and were later helped to tie up alongside the new arrival (the orange one). At 09.30 our agent arrived and drove us to Lezhe, where we visited Skanderberg's tomb and the castle. Drinks in the bar/club house afterwards. The next day he drove us to Shkoder - right up to Rozafa castle ( Don't think we could have walked all the way up on our own ! )
- Charges
- Agency fees, including Harbour dues - € 50
- Daily berthing charges - none
- Trips - "what you wish to pay me" - our agent was happy with the € 70 we paid him --Harbinger
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- May 2014 --Harbinger of Hamble
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