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100 Sector 9. Coasts of Albania, Montenegro, and Croatia—Kep I Kefali to Rt Bat9.9 Due to the existence of submarine cables, an anchorageprohibited area, which may best be seen on the chart, extendsup to 7 miles W and SW of Kep i Durresit.9.9 A spoil ground area, which may best be seen on the chart,lies in the approaches 3.5 miles SSW of Kep i Durresit.9.9 Several wrecks, some dangerous, lie in the approaches andmay best be seen on the chart.9.9 The navigational aids in Durres and its approaches have beenreported unreliable; they may be missing, out of position, ornot as charted.9.9 Navigation may be dangerous due to ships anchoring in thefairway and fishing nets being laid out between the turningbasin and the harbor entrance.9.9Durres to Bar9.10 Kep i Palit (41˚25'N., 19˚23'E.), 73m high, is the NWextremity of a hilly and wooded projection which extends 2miles from the coast. This point is marked by a light and isfronted by a rocky spit extending about 0.5 mile NW. Vesselsare advised to give this point a berth of at least 1.5 miles.9.10 Small craft, with local knowledge, can anchor, sheltered onlyfrom SW winds, in a depth of 7m, mud, about 1 mile ENE ofthe point.9.10 Gji i Lalzes is the NE part of the bight formed between Kep iPalit and Kep i Rodonit, 11 miles NNE. It affords temporaryanchorage, in a depth of 11m, mud, about 1 mile offshore.However, caution is necessary as the depths in the vicinity ofthe coast and the bay are subject to frequent changes.9.10 Kep i Rodonit (41˚35'N., 19˚27'E.) is a narrow andconspicuous ridge, 30m high, which forms the bold and steeptermination of a wooded promontory. This point is marked by alight, fronted by a spit with uneven depths, and should be givena berth of at least 3 miles.9.10 Pellg i Drinit (41˚43'N., 19˚29'E.) is an extensive gulf lyingbetween Kep i Rodonit and Rt Mendre, 25 miles NW. The Eand N shores of this gulf are low, being formed by the deltas ofseveral rivers, but the NE shore is backed by mountains whichalmost parallel the coast. The shore in the vicinity of the riverdeltas should not be closely approached, as the depths aresubject to frequent changes. Anchorage is available, in depthsof 11 to 22m, mud, in the SE portion of the gulf, about 1 mileoffshore This anchorage is sheltered from SW winds, but isopen to the NW.9.10 The current along this coast sets in a general NW direction ata velocity of from 0.5 to 2 knots. The current frequently setsonshore at a velocity of about 0.7 knot when influenced by SEwinds, and sometimes even in a calm. During SE winds eddiesare formed off the entrance of Boka Kotorska.9.10 Kep i Shengjin, marked by a light, is located 14.8 miles NNEof Kep i Rodonit. This point is the SE extremity of a mountainousridge which attains a height of 561m at Maja e Zeze,near its NW end. The point is prominent, being sharply incontrast with the lowlands to the SE, and several buildings aresituated on it.9.11 Shengjin (41˚49'N., 19˚36'E.) (World Port Index No.41660), a small town, stands on the W side of a small bay lyingat the E side of Kep i Shengjin. It is fronted by a small harborwhich has depths up to 6.5m and is used by coasters. A pier,60m long, has depths of 1.8 to 5.5m alongside. The harbor entranceis obstructed by shallow banks, which extend from bothsides of the bay, and is approached through a narrow channel.This channel is marked by buoys and is indicated by lightedrange beacons. A conspicuous white cross on a stone pyramidis situated at the head of the harbor, 0.7 mile NE of Kep iShengjin. Pilotage is compulsory. A local pilot is available andcan be contacted on VHF channel 16 or 71. Vessels can anchor,in depths of 20 to 22m, sand and mud, about 1.3 miles SSW ofKep i Shengjin.9.12 Rijeka Bojana (Lumi i Bunes) (41˚35'N., 19˚27'E.)discharges into Pellg i Drinit 10 miles WNW of Shengjin. Themouth of this river is divided into two branches, the depths ofwhich vary considerably and frequently. Depths of 4m exist inthe river for about 15 miles above the mouths, which havedepths of 1.5 to 30m, depending upon the season and thewinds. The river is used by small craft and barges.9.12 The approximate coastal boundary between Albania andMontenegro lies in the vicinity of the SE mouth of this river.9.12 Hrid Deran, a red rock, 4m high, lies 1 mile offshore, 5 milesWNW of the SE mouth of Rijeka Bojana. Reefs surround thisprominent rock and it should not be closely approached.9.12 Ulcinj (41˚55'N., 19˚12'E.), a tourist resort, is situated 4miles NW of Hrid Deran. This small town is walled andfortified. It stands in the form of an amphitheater and isconspicuous from seaward. The coast in the vicinity of thetown is hilly and presents a strong contrast with the lowlands tothe E. A small harbor fronts the town and has depths up to 4m.It is used by small craft, ferries, and coasters. Pilotage iscompulsory. A local pilot is available and can be contacted byVHF.9.12 Two submerged pipelines originating from Rt Deran and apoint close E of Ulcinj, respectively, extend up to 1.3 milesseaward.9.12 The coast to the SE of Ulcinj becomes low and swampy,particularly in the vicinity of Rt Deran and the Bojane River(Bune River) delta.9.12 The international boundary between Montenegro and Albaniais defined by the lowest portion of the Bojane River andthe E branch of the mouth.9.13 Rt Mendre (41˚57'N., 19˚09'E.), steep-to and coveredwith green brush, projects WNW from the coast 3 miles NW ofUlcinj. A main light is shown from a prominent structure, 8mhigh, standing on this cape. Uvala Valdanos, a small cove, liesclose N of this cape and is open to the NW. It providesanchorage for small vessels, in depths of 10 to 15m, mud andweed, about 0.3 mile within the entrance.9.13 Otocic Stari Ulcinj, 44m high, lies close off the coast, 2.5miles N of the cape. This prominent islet is surmounted by abuilding and is connected to the shore by a rocky ridge.9.13 Rt Volujica (42˚05'N., 19˚04'E.), the S entrance point ofBarski Zaliv, is located 9 miles NNW of Rt Mendre and is theNW extremity of a mountainous and barren projection. Severalconspicuous storage tanks are situated on this cape. A mainlight is shown from a tower, 6m high, standing on the cape.9.13 Barski Zaliv, a bay, lies between Rt Volujica and Crni Rt, 4miles NW, and is backed by bold and mountainous land.Pub. 132