Shengjin

From CruisersWiki

(Difference between revisions)
Jump to: navigation, search
m (bot: Navbar replacement)
m (Text replace - "#References_.26_Publications|" to "#References|")
 
(17 intermediate revisions not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Adriatic Sea|Albania}}
{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Adriatic Sea|Albania}}
{{TOC block}}
{{TOC block}}
-
== Shëngjin, Albania  ==
+
 
-
{{Infobox |41|48.8|N|19|35.2|E|
+
{{Infobox | lat=41.81039 | lon=19.58714
-
| mapzoom= 15
+
| name= Shengjin
 +
| portofentry= y
 +
| zoom= 14
 +
| chartlet= y
| image= Albania Shengjin.jpg
| image= Albania Shengjin.jpg
-
| imagetext= Shëngjin - ''Click for larger view''
+
| imagetext= Shëngjin  
}}  
}}  
-
{{Image right|Shengjin aerial view.jpg |Aerial view of the Port - ''Click for larger view'' }}
+
{{Image right|Shengjin aerial view.jpg |Aerial view of 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.
[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.
-
== 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.
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.
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.
Line 18: Line 20:
''See [[Albania#Charts|Albania]]''.  
''See [[Albania#Charts|Albania]]''.  
-
====Radio Nets====
+
==Weather==
-
* Albanian Coast Guard - VHF 11
+
''See  [[Albania#Weather|Albania]]''.
-
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
+
==Passages==
 +
* Shengjin to Durres ( to the south ) 35 miles
 +
* Shengjin to Bar, Montenegro ( to the north ) 30 miles
-
==Weather==
+
==Communication==
-
''See [[Albania#Climate_.26_Weather|Albania]]''.
+
''See [[Albania#Communication|Albania]]''.
-
== Approach and Navigation ==
+
==Navigation==
 +
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.
-
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.
+
==Entrance==
 +
[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry for Albania. For details ''see [[Albania#Entrance|Entrance: Albania]]''.
-
== 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  
-
== Berthing options==
+
==Berthing==
-
{{Image right|Harbinger among fishing boats.jpg |Harbinger among fishing boats - ''Click for larger view'' }}
+
{{Image right|Harbinger among fishing boats.jpg |Harbinger among fishing boats }}
-
{{Image right|Harbinger in Shengjin.jpg |Harbinger alongside fishing boat - ''Click for larger view'' }}
+
{{Image right|Harbinger in Shengjin.jpg |Harbinger alongside fishing boat }}
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==
None.
None.
-
==Offshore Islands and Groups==
+
==Amenities==
-
None.
+
{{tlist
-
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
+
|header|Facilities
-
==== Marine Stores  ====
+
-
None
+
-
====Repairs/Yards====
+
|Water| N/A (Not Available)
-
None
+
|Electricity| No electricity available - workmen use generators or very long leads to domestic supplies
 +
|Toilets| N/A
 +
|Showers| N/A
 +
|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}}
 +
|Garbage| Skip available on quayside
-
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
+
|header|Supplies
-
; Fuel
+
|Fuel| Tanker delivers diesel to fishing boats
-
: Tanker delivers diesel to fishing boats
+
|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
-
; Water
+
|Chandlers| None
-
: No water available
+
-
; Electricity
+
-
: No electricity available - workmen use generators or very long leads to domestic supplies
+
-
==Things to do Ashore==
+
|header|Services
-
{{Image right|Skanderberg's tomb2.jpg |Lezhe: Skanderberg's tomb - ''Click for larger view'' }}
+
|Repairs| N/A
-
{{Image right|Shkodra.jpg |Shkoder: view over River Buna - ''Click for larger view'' }}
+
|Internet|None provided by the port, but a few internet cafes along road to the right after leaving main gate
-
====Tourism====
+
|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
-
Visit:
+
|Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}}
-
* [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
+
-
==== Grocery & Supply Stores ====
+
==Provisioning==
-
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", vegetable 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
+
Mobile phone shops - ''Vodafone'' and'' ALB / Eagle''
-
==== Eateries ====
+
==Eating out==
* 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 ====
+
==Transportation==
-
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
* Minibus to Lezhe
* Bus from Lezhe to Shkoder
* Bus from Lezhe to Shkoder
-
==Routes/Passages To/From==
+
==Tourism==
-
* Shengjin to Durres ( to the south ) 35 miles
+
{{Image right|Skanderberg's tomb2.jpg |Lezhe: Skanderberg's tomb  }}
-
* Shengjin to Bar, Montenegro ( to the north ) 30 miles
+
{{Image right|Shkodra.jpg |Shkoder: view over River Buna  }}
 +
====Places to 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
-
==Cruiser's Friends==
+
==Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
*  
*  
-
==Forum Discussions==
+
==Forums==
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'')
*  
*  
-
==External Links==
+
==Links==
-
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shëngjin Shëngjin] at the Wikipedia
+
* {{Wikipedia|Shëngjin}}
-
* [http://www.portofshengjin.com/en/index-1.html Port of Shengjin]
+
* {{Wikivoyage|Shëngjin}}
-
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lezh%C3%AB Lezhe]
+
* {{Wikipedia|Lezhë|Lezhë}}
-
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shkod%C3%ABr Shkoder]
+
* {{Wikivoyage|Lezhe|Lezhë}}
-
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skanderbeg Skanderberg] - 15th Century Albanian hero, whose tomb / mausoleum is in Lezhe
+
* {{Wikipedia|Shkodër|Shkodër}}
 +
* {{Wikipedia|Skanderbeg|Skanderberg}} - 15th Century Albanian hero, whose tomb / mausoleum is in Lezhe
*  
*  
== References & Publications ==
== References & Publications ==
-
''See [[Albania#References_.26_Publications|Albania]]''.  
+
''See [[Albania#References|Albania]]''.
-
== Personal Notes ==
+
{{Comments}}
-
* 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 --[[User:Harbinger|Harbinger]]
+
*  
*  
-
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
+
{{Verified by}}
-
''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]]
*  
*  

Latest revision as of 15:00, 21 August 2018

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Adriatic Sea ▶ Albania ▶ Shengjin

Contents

Shengjin
Port of Entry
41°48.623'N, 019°35.228'E Chart icon.png
lat=41.81039 | lon=19.58714 | zoom=14 | y
Albania Shengjin.jpg
Magnify-clip.png
Shëngjin
Aerial view of the Port

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.

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.

Weather

See Albania.

Passages

  • Shengjin to Durres ( to the south ) 35 miles
  • Shengjin to Bar, Montenegro ( to the north ) 30 miles

Communication

See Albania.

Navigation

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.

Entrance

Shengjin is a port of entry for Albania. For details see Entrance: Albania.

Call the harbourmaster on VHF Channel 71 for permission to enter the port. Your agent will arrange formalities with harbourmaster, police and customs

Berthing

Harbinger among fishing boats
Harbinger alongside fishing boat

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.

Amenities

Facilities
Water N/A (Not Available)
Electricity No electricity available - workmen use generators or very long leads to domestic supplies
Toilets N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry ?
Garbage Skip available on quayside
Supplies
Fuel Tanker delivers diesel to fishing boats
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet None provided by the port, but a few internet cafes along road to the right after leaving main gate
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Several "minimarkets", vegetable 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

Eating out

  • 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.

Transportation

  • Minibus to Lezhe
  • Bus from Lezhe to Shkoder

Tourism

Lezhe: Skanderberg's tomb
Shkoder: view over River Buna

Places to 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

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References & Publications

See Albania.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Shengjin and this page's details validated:



This is a usable page of the cruising guide. However, please contribute if you can to help it grow further. Click on Comments to add your personal notes on this page or to discuss its contents. Alternatively, if you feel confident to edit the page, click on the edit tab at the top and enter your changes directly.


SailorSmiley.gifContributors to this page

Names: Lighthouse, Harbinger


Retrieved from "http://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/Shengjin"
Personal tools
advertisement
Friends of Cruisers Wiki