UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
GENERAL
General
(See Plan)
GEO-POLITICAL:
Capital City: Abu Dhabi.
Nationality: (noun) Emirati, (adjective) Emirati.
Population: 4,798,491.
COMMUNICATIONS:
International Direct Dial Code: 971.
Number of Internal Airports: 24.
Major Languages Spoken: Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu.
ECONOMY:
Currency: 1 UAE Dirham (AED) of 100 Fils.
Exchange: (as of March 2010)
US$ 1.00 ␦ AED 3.67
AED 1.00 ␦ US$ 0.27
Exchange rates under licence from XE.com
Main Industries: Petroleum and petrochemicals, fishing, aluminium,
cement, fertilisers, commercial ship repair, construction materials, some
boat building, handicrafts and textiles.
1. Vessels arriving from outside the RSA should undertake ballast water
exchange en route in water over 200 n.m. from the nearest land and
in water at least depth 200 m.
2. If not possible for safety reasons, vessel should be expected to make
minor deviations to areas within the 200 n.m. limit that can be identified
as discharge area, so long as such areas are more than 50 n.m. from
the nearest land in waters at least depth 200 m.
3. If not achievable, ship shall provide the respective authority with the
reason why it has not done so, and further ballast water management
measures may be required, consistent with the Ballast Water
Management Convention and other international laws.
Ballast water, that has been treated with a ballast water treatment system
approved in accordance with IMO standards, does not need to be exchanged.
Ships will be required to have on board an approved Ballast Water
Management Plan in accordance with the IMO standards. Ships should also
have and maintain a Ballast Water Record Book.
From the date specified above, all ships passing Strait of Hormuz will be
required to complete the Regional Ballast Water Reporting Form (RBWRF).
The ships will be inspected by the Port State Control Officers to ensure these
regional requirements are fully implemented.
For further assistance contact the local Agent, respective Port Authority or
MEMAC as the Regional Centre at Email: memac@batelco.com.bh at the
earliest opportunity.
TIME: GMT plus 4 hours.
ENVIRONMENT:
NOTICES: Vessel Classification Society Requirements:
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m.
Other Maritime Claims: Contiguous Zone: 24 n.m.
Continental Shelf: 200 n.m. or to the edge of the continental margin.
Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 n.m.
Coastline Extent: 1,318 km.
Climate: Desert; cooler in eastern mountains.
Natural Resources: Petroleum and natural gas.
Natural Hazards: Frequent sand and dust storms.
Terrain: Flat, barren coastal plain merging into rolling sand dunes of vast
desert wasteland; mountains in east.
Average Temperatures:
Month
High
Low
January
24␥ C
12␥ C
June
36␥ C
25␥ C
September
35␥ C
24␥ C
Ministry of Communications Decision No. 23:
Ref. No. DPA/169/07/01
Dubai Port Authority (DPA) has received instructions from the Ministry of
Communications regarding vessels registered in the following countries:
Albania, Belize, Bolivia, Cambodia, Comoros, Georgia, Grenadines,
Honduras, Maldives, Mauritius and St. Vincent.
Cabinet Decision No. 23 – 2001 prohibits vessels flying the above flags
from entering UAE ports, waiting at anchor or sailing in territorial waters unless
they carry a valid Classification Certificate issued by any of the following
members of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS):
⌻ American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), USA
⌻ Bureau Veritas (BV), France
⌻ Chinese Register of Shipping (CCS), China
⌻ Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Norway
⌻ Germanischer Lloyd (GL), Germany
⌻ Korean Register of Shipping (KR), Korea
⌻ Lloyds Register of Shipping (LR), UK
⌻ Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK), Japan
⌻ Register Italiana Naval (RINA), Italy
⌻ Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS), Russia.
Any vessels contravening this law will be detained by the Harbour Master
and, accordingly, information will be passed to Port State Control for further
necessary action.
Furthermore, DPA wishes to state that the Ministry’s decision is in affiliation
with
DPA’s
Circular
dated
01.07.2001,
Ref. DPA/165/06/01,
‘‘Rejection/Detention of Sub-Standard Ships’’ which remains applicable (Not
reproduced).
Source: Dubai Ports Authority Notice Ref. DPA/169/07/01.
DOCUMENTS: Ship Inspections: Vessels calling at ports in Dubai will
undergo state inspections conducted by Trakhees Ports, Environment, Health
and Safety Division.
Trakhees Ports, Environment, Health and Safety Division. Tel: +971 (4)
804 0307.
Fax: +971 (4)
881 7023.
Email: ehs@trakhees.ae
Web: www.ehss.ae
Business Hours: 0730 – 1530 hrs. Sunday to Thursday.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Abu Dhabi ports are ISPS compliant and all
vessels shall carry required certificates.
RESTRICTIONS: Vessels registered in the following countries are
banned from UAE ports, anchorage areas, territorial waters and economic
zone unless they carry valid Classification Certificates, issued by the
International Association of Classification Societies (IACS): Albania, Belize,
Bolivia, Cambodia, Comoro Islands, Georgia, Honduras, Maldives, Mauritius,
and Saint Vincent & the Grenadines.
Such measures have been imposed as part of the country’s efforts to
prevent maritime pollution.
Any vessels registered in a country covered by the ban, and presently
operating under a navigation licence issued by the Maritime Affairs Division
of the Ministry of Communications, and under contract to the government of
the United Arab Emirates, shall be entitled to continue to operate until the
expiry of their contracts with relevant authorities, however such contracts will
not be renewed after their expiry.
The IACS members are: American Bureau of Shipping, Bureau Veritas,
China Classification Society, Det Norske Veritas, Germanischer Lloyd,
Korean Register, Lloyd’s Register, Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, Registro Italiano
Navale and Russian Maritime Register.
Also see ‘‘Notices’’.
AHMED BIN RASHID, Umm Al Qiwain:
25␥ 35' N 055␥ 35' E
(See Plan)
LOCATION: On the west coast of the United Arab Emirates some 30 miles
NE of Dubai, in the Emirate of Umm Al Qiwain. The facility is wholly owned
and managed by the Government of Umm Al Qiwain and has Free Zone
status.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3175 and 3410.
DOCUMENTS:
replaced the voluntary guidelines and considering the specific provisions of
the Convention, it is desired to take the necessary steps to mitigate the risk
of introduction of harmful species and also to harmonise national and regional
policies to address the issue of ballast water in the RSA.
The RSA is defined as extending between the following geographic positions:
Lat. 16␥ 39' 00" N, Long. 053␥ 03' 30" E
Lat. 16␥ 00' 00" N, Long. 053␥ 25' 00" E
Lat. 17␥ 00' 00" N, Long. 056␥ 30' 00" E
Lat. 20␥ 30' 00" N, Long. 060␥ 00' 00" E
Lat. 25␥ 04' 00" N, Long. 061␥ 25' 00" E
The area is the largest recipient of ship’s ballast water. Annually, more
than 50,000 vessels visit this area and discharge a large amount of ballast
water. The RSA is a semi-enclosed water body with intensely hot summers
and short cool winters, extensive air and water temperature fluctuation and
relatively high salinity. It is also characterised by high turbidity and low
exchange of water with open waters. Therefore, there is also a need to
manage and control the spread of harmful aquatic species in ship’s ballast
water by implementing a set of measures such as ballast water exchange
outside the RSA.
With effect from 1 November 2009, all ships, regardless of flag, will be
required to exchange and treat all ballast water taken up outside the RSA
for the Protection of the Marine Environment.
This comprises the states of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar,
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Taking into consideration the provisions of the Regulation B-4 of the Ballast
Water Management Convention, the following points should be observed.
Cargo Manifest
Clearance from last Port
2 Crew Declarations
1 Dangerous Cargo List
Certificates: Safety Construction, Load Line, Cargo Gear, Safety Radio and
Safety Equipment.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO: Murtadha Musagi. Tel: +971 (6) 765 5882. Mobile: +971 (50)
628 1999. Fax: +971 (6) 765 1552.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 200 m., draft 10.0 m.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted entry during hours of darkness.
Channel and turning circle dredged to 10.0 m.
APPROACHES: The entrance channel has a minimum depth of 10.0 m.
and has a width of 100 m., increasing to 160 m. at the northern end of Wharf
No. 4. The channel is marked as per IALA standards.
Turning Basin: There is a turning basin, dia. 500 m. and dredged to depth
10.0 m., located south of Wharf No. 3.
PILOTAGE: Available.
ANCHORAGES: Anchorages can be obtained off the harbour in depths
ranging from 11.0 – 13.0 m.
PRATIQUE: Usual International Health Regulations to be observed. Any
vessel which is suspect should inform Port Authority.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ISPS Inward Clearance: Vessels
should forward their ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The initial ETA
message shall include the following Information:
a) vessel IMO number
b) vessel ISSC and date of issue
c) name of vessel Ship Security Officer (SSO)
d) name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO).
Feeder vessels and vessels calling weekly or fortnightly shall produce
documentary evidence of the above six monthly or yearly.
VHF: All communications on VHF Channels 16 and 69.
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BALLAST: Regional Organisation for the Protection of the Marine
Environment (ROPME Sea Area (RSA)) Ballast Water Management
Regulation: In light of the Ballast Water Management Convention that
Ahmed Bin Rashid
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
AJMAN: 25␥ 25' N 055␥ 28' E
BERTHS: Deep Water Berth:
Wharf
No.
Length
(m.)
Depth
(m.)
Draft
(m.)
1
2
3
4
130
115
200
400
5.5
7.5
9.5
10.5
9.5
10.0
OVERVIEW: Open roadstead port handling Ro-Ro, containers and
tankers.
LOCATION: Approx. 6 n.m. north of Port Khalid, Sharjah and 12 n.m. north
of Port Rashid Dubai.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3175 and 3410.
Bollards are located at 22.4 m. intervals and fitted with rubber fendering.
Nautical Publications: Admiralty Sailing Direction NP 63.
DOCUMENTS: The following documents are to be submitted by Agent:
Town Wharf: 800 m. long, max. draft 4.0 m.
1 Previous Port Clearance (original)
Height of quay for all berths is 2.66 m. above CD.
Type
(See Plan)
Size
(d.w.t.)
Draft
(m.)
LOA
(m.)
Passenger
500 g.t.
General cargo
700
General cargo *
1,000
Tanker
700
Tanker *
1,000
* Dependent on state of tide.
4.0
3.6
4.1
3.8
4.2
50
52
60
54
61
Bollards are placed at 12.0 m. intervals with timber fendering.
Berths No. 3 and 4:
Immigration:
2 Crew Lists
2 Passenger Lists
Customs:
1 Arms and Ammunition List
2 Bonded Stores Lists
2 Cargo Manifests
2 Crew Lists
2 Passenger Lists
Port Operator:
Airport and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, all within 100 km.
3 Cargo Manifests
2 Dangerous Goods Lists
1 International Load line Certificate
1 P & I and Insurance Certificate
1 Registry Certificate
2 Stowage Plans
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO: Mussabah Salem Obaid Al Kharsi. Tel: +971 (6) 747 0111.
Mobile: +971 50 873 3111.
Fax: +971 (6)
747 0333.
Email: musabih@ajmanport.gov.ae
Ali
Rashid
Abdulla
Bin
Hamda.
Tel: +971 (6)
747 0111.
Mobile: +971 50 482 2264.
Fax: +971 (6)
747 0333.
Email: ali_rashid@ajmanport.gov.ae
MAX. SIZE: LOA 175 m., draft 7.5 m.
Tankers: Draft 4.7 m.
Vessels calling at Ajman Port are restricted by draft or LOA or a
combination. Under normal operating circumstances the max. LOA is 150 m.
and draft 7.2 m. This is due to sharp bend situated near the entrance of the
breakwater. Larger vessels have been able to manoeuver to AH1 dry dock
facility if ballasted correctly. Masters and Agents are advised to check the
max. permissible draft for the vessel with the Harbour Master/Marine
Department prior to calling at Ajman Port.
DENSITY: 1025.
APPROACHES: The Ajman Fairway Buoy is positioned at
Lat. 25␥ 27.4' N, Long. 055␥ 26.6' E. The fairway buoy leads to a north-south
channel of approx. 1.6 n.m. until the breakwater and is dredged to 8.0 m.
The distance from the fairway buoy to Berth No. 1 is approx 2.4 n.m.
Turning Basin: The basin is dredged to depth 8.0 m.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all vessels, unless prior agreement from
Harbour Master. Available 24 hours.
ANCHORAGES: The designated anchorage area is about 1 n.m. radius
situated about 1.5 n.m. NW of fairway buoy. All vessels anchoring must obtain
prior permission from Port control.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Masters should forward ETA 72,
48 and 24 hours prior to arrival to the Agent.
The Agent will then advise the Port of this information in the Vessel Inward
Declaration Form. ETA message to Agent to contain the following:
a) vessel particulars including IMO number
b) issue date and validity of ISSC
c) present security level of vessel
d) complete details if the vessel has elevated to Security Level 2 or
higher or operated in a port where the Security Level has differed
from that of the vessel. This to cover the last 10 Ports of Call or
30 days.
e) name and contact details of the Company Security Officer
f) purpose of call and expected duration
g) any other relevant information.
VHF: Port Control listens on VHF Channel 16 and works on VHF
Channel 73 throughout 24 hours.
VTS/RADAR: Vessel has radar installed to monitor all traffic movements.
TUGS: 1␺1,000 h.p. tug available, operated by the Port. Additional tugs
can be arranged by the Port as and when required. Communication with tugs
is on VHF Channel 73.
BERTHS: Deep-Water Berths: Total 545 m., depth 8.0 m.
Berth No. 1
72 m.
Berth No. 2
110 m.
Berth No. 3
110 m.
Berth No. 4
119 m.
Berth No. 5
134 m.
BANKS: National Bank of Umm Al Qiwain. Tel: +971 (6) 765 5225,
Coastal/Small Vessels Berths: Total 705 m. at depth 5.0 m., divided up
Type
Passengers
General cargo
Containers
Tankers
Bulk carriers
Size
(d.w.t.)
Draft
(m.)
LOA
(m.)
30,000 g.t.
17,000
16,900
20,000
25,000
9.5
9.8
9.8
9.5
9.8
210
173
200
164
176
CONTAINER FACILITIES: 1␺45 ton reachstacker.
Also see ‘‘Developments’’.
CRANES: Not available. Shore cranes can be hired locally.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: The entire port area is a Free
Trade Zone.
Storage: Covered area is 6,500 sq.m. and total port area is 400,000 sq.m.
STEVEDORES: Services provided wholly by Port Authority. Advice of
labour requirements must be received in advance.
Opening/Closing Hatches: Normally carried out by ship’s crew.
Cargo Gear: Load/discharge effected by ship’s gear, shore cranes can be
arranged locally.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Drums provided alongside by Port Authority.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Can be arranged through Agent.
MEDICAL: Can be obtained at short notice. Hospital facilities available in
Umm Al Qiwain.
FRESH WATER: Connections are located at Deep Water Berths
No. 3 and 4. Other berths available.
FUEL: Various grades of gas oil and diesel oil can be supplied by barges
or road vehicles (to be arranged by Agent).
STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv.
1. yes
2. yes, if it does not hinder cargo operations
3. yes
4. yes
5. –
6. yes.
REPAIRS: All types of deck and engineering repairs are allowed (to be
arranged by Agent).
SURVEYORS: Inspector available locally (to be arranged by Agent).
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Call 999 and ask for service required.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: UAE Coast Guards.
Tel: +971 (6) 766 6435.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Under port regulations there shall always be
on board sufficient men to move or take care of vessel.
HOLIDAYS: 1 January (New Year’s Day) and 2 December (National Day).
Other holidays dependent upon Lunar Calendar (i.e. Idd Ul Adha, Idd Ul Haj).
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: 0.2 – 1.7 m.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Dubai International Airport, Sharjah International
765 5441.
National Bank of Dubai. Tel: +971 (6) 765 5151, 765 6154.
SHORE LEAVE: Possible.
REPATRIATION: Arrangements can be made.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore passes issued (one passport-size
photo required).
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
DEVELOPMENTS: Container Terminal: Terminal facilities are being
developed by Port Authority to include improvements to the port’s general
infrastructure.
AUTHORITY: Ahmed Bin Rashid Port Authority, PO Box 279, Umm Al
Qiwain, UAE. Tel: +971 (6) 765 5882. FAX: +971 (6) 765 1552, 765 5444.
Email: abrpaftz@emirates.net.ae Contact: MK Moosajee, General Manager.
AGENT: See ‘‘Dubai’’.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
as follows:
Berth No. 6
Berth No. 7
Berth No. 8
Berth No. 9
Berth No. 10
Berth No. 11
Berth No. 12
100 m.
100 m.
100 m.
100 m.
100 m.
100 m.
105 m.
Berths No. 1 – 12 are used exclusively for cargo operations and are
multipurpose berths.
Repair berths 925 m., depth 5.0 m.
Mushareif end repair/lay up berths 1,549 m., depth 5.0 m.
Mooring Gangs: Provided by Port Authority.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: 7 ha. of secure, paved and well-lit container
yard. Berth can handle vessels up to LOA 140 (about 1,000 TEU capacity).
Reachstackers, forklifts and tractor and trailers. Capacity for plugging in and
monitoring 60 reefer points. Container Freight Station. 1␺160 tonne crane.
Also see ‘‘Cranes’’.
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OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Dedicated Ro-Ro berth at Musahreif End
capable of handling vessels of draft less than 3.0 m. Vessels of draft up to
4.8 m. can be Mediterranean moored at the main berths. Up to three Ro-Ro
vessels can be berthed in port at any given time. Sufficient storage areas
provided for Ro-Ro cargoes. Breakbulk is the principle cargo handled at the
port.
TANKER FACILITIES: Limited quantities are handled at two dedicated
berths. Max. draft 4.7 m. Cargoes are stored at privately owned tank farms
in Ajman free zone.
CRANES: Cranes ranging from 25 – 160 tons available.
Also see ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Eight purpose-built warehouses
covering area of 44,400 sq.m., and open shed covering 825 sq.m.
115,000 sq.m. of paved open storage area.
Bonded warehouse facilities are available by prior arrangement with
Customs authorities. Transfer of bonded goods between suitable facilities is
also available in liaison with customs.
Customs inspection services are available both at the port and at client’s
premises. Inspection teams from Health Ministry are on hand to inspect and
clear imported foodstuffs.
STEVEDORES: Normal working hours 0600 – 2200 except Fridays and
holidays. Overtime work 2200 – 0600 and Fridays and holidays can be
organised by prior arrangement.
Stevedores can be arranged to work vessels at anchorage.
POLLUTION: No pollution is permitted including oil or environmental. The
Master and crew of vessel contravening pollution laws will be subject to
maximum penalty under law which may include, but not be limited to,
imprisonment, fine and appropriate costs of control, removal and restoration
of the environment.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Garbage and refuse, including galley refuse, are
to be disposed of in skips provided in the vicinity of the vessels. These skips
are not to be used for non-biodegradable products such as metals,
plastics, etc.
Also see ‘‘Slops Disposal’’.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Disposal of oils, oily waste, bilges, slops, wood and
other non-biodegradable products have to be arranged by Agent with
approved hazardous waste handlers.
MEDICAL: Well-equipped government and private medical facilities are
available.
FRESH WATER: Available at all berths and delivered by road tankers.
Prior arrangements through Agent are necessary.
FUEL: All grades of HFO, MDO and gas oil available with prior arrangement
through Agent. Permission must be sought through Port Authority prior to
bunkering.
CHANDLERY:
Complete
range
available
for
provisions,
deck/engine/saloon stores, laundry services and bonded stores.
Chandlers based in Ajman, Sharjah and Dubai. Duty-free shop available
in port.
DRY DOCK: Operator:
Arab
Heavy
Industries.
Email: ahiaeme@emirates.net.ae Web: ahi-uae.com
Facilities: There is 1␺20,000 tonnes (30,000 d.w.t.) dry dock, length (clear)
175.8 m., width (clear) 32.0 m., sill level 6.0 m. (CD) with dock gradient
1:300 available. The dock is equipped with two cranes (1␺40 tonnes
(21.0 m.) and 1␺16 tonnes (17.5 m.). There are four slipways, the largest
being length 175 m., width 35.0 m., capable of handling vessels up to
3,000 tonnes.
REPAIRS: Operator: Arab Heavy Industries. Tel: +971 (6) 526 3232.
Fax: +971 (6) 526 3233.
Facilities: The facility is capable of carrying out all forms of ship repairs.
A gas-free and hot-work certificate is required from vessels undergoing
repairs to any tanks within port limits.
A surcharge may be imposed on vessels undergoing repairs or
modifications where welding equipment, compressors, etc., are operated from
the wharf. Permission to commence this work must be obtained beforehand
from the Port Authority. Marine engineering workshops capable of handling
most repairs are available.
Two repair wharves, 324␺5.0 m. and 275␺7.0 m.
9␺6.5 – 150 tonne cranes.
Also see ‘‘Dry Dock’’.
SURVEYORS: Cargo and classification society (IACS) surveyors are
available.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Fire Tel: 997. Ambulance Tel: 998.
Police Tel: 999.
Ajman Port Radio Room VHF Channels 73/16. Main Gate Guard Room
Tel: +971 (6) 744 1146. Main Building (Board) Tel: +971 (7) 747 0111.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: At the port’s discretion, plain clothes or
uniformed security guards and or safety personnel may be stationed on board
during vessel’s stay in port, the charges for which shall be for account of the
vessel.
All visitors require letters (or fax) from the Agent of the vessel (host
company in case of Free Zone companies based within the port). Visitors
will only be allowed to enter the port on submission of an acceptable proof
of identity document. This document will be retained by the pass issuing
office so long as the visitor remains within the port or Free Zone.
Masters or Ship Security Officers (SSOs) of all vessels calling at Ajman
Port are required to fill in the Declaration of Security (DoS). Any costs or
delays attributed to the failure of the Master or vessel in complying with
requirements to meet with the DoS shall be solely for the vessel’s / Agent’s
/ owner’s account.
HOLIDAYS: Fridays are considered non-working days.
CONSULS: Available in Dubai. Details from Agent.
TELEPHONES: Emergency calls can be made via Port. Agent can
arrange onboard services. Payphones available within port area.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Sharjah International Airport, 14 km. Dubai
International Airport, 30 km.
BANKS: Leading International banks have branches in Dubai.
CUSTOMS: Department of Port and Customs. Tel: +971 423081, 446445.
Telex: 69552.
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Ajman
SHORE LEAVE: Available, permits arranged by Agent in consultation
with the Immigration authorities. Crew are reminded that the port is within an
Islamic Emirate and visitors should respect the religious sentiments and laws
of the state.
REPATRIATION: Available through Agent.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Seaman’s ID books are required for identity
purposes.
AUTHORITY: Emirates Ports Services (LLC), Department of Port and
Customs - Ajman, PO Box 388, Ajman Port, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +971 (6) 747 0111. Fax: +971 (6) 747 0333.
Web: www.ajmanport.gov.ae Contact: Captain SK Mandal, Operations
Manager. Mobile: +971 50 655 3380. Email: captmandal@ajmanport.gov.ae
Captain Hisham Saleh, Harbour Master.
AGENT: Gulf Agency Company Sharjah WLL, PO Box 435, Sharjah, United
Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (6) 528 0070. Fax: +971 (6) 528 1750.
Telex: 68019 GACSHJ EM.
Email: shipping.sharjah@gac.com
Web: www.gacworld.com/sharjah
AL JAZEERA, Ras Al Khaimah: 25␥ 43' N 055␥ 48' E
OVERVIEW: Al Jazeera port was established in August 2003 as a regional
cargo port providing transportation, diversified cargo handling, transshipment,
storage and distribution facilities. The port exports rocks, aggregates,
clinkers, general and project cargoes.
LOCATION: At the entrance to the Gulf, on the NW coast of Ras Al
Khaimah, UAE.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3174, 3175 and 3410.
PORT LIMITS: Boundries connecting the points:
6.5 n.m. WNW from port entry
6.5 n.m. NNW from port entry
6.5 n.m. NNE from port entry
DOCUMENTS:
Clearance:
2 Crew List
Last Port Clearance
Passenger List
Cargo:
Bills of Lading
Cargo Handling Certificate
Cargo Manifest
Vessel and Crew Certificates:
Crew Certificate (prior to arrival)
Ship’s Register
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Currently not compliant, accreditation is in
progress. Contact: Captain Majed Abu Sharar, Port Security Officer.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 110 m., draft 5.2 m.
DENSITY: 1028.
RESTRICTIONS: All vessels arriving from ports outside UAE can only
berth during daylight.
ARRIVAL: All vessels have to proceed to anchorage area prior to arrival.
NOR and commencement of laytime approved by Harbour Master at the time
of receipt of grant permit from Coastguard and Agent.
Also see ‘‘Anchorages’’.
APPROACHES: Fairway Buoy in position Lat. 25␥ 44.8' N,
Long. 055␥ 48.0' E, passing between Outer Channel Buoys 1 and 2.
PILOTAGE: Available.
ANCHORAGES:
A) Lat. 25␥ 47.5' N, Long. 055␥ 44.6' E
B) Lat. 25␥ 48.8' N, Long. 055␥ 43.6' E
C) Lat. 25␥ 50.0' N, Long. 055␥ 46.6' E
D) Lat. 25␥ 48.2' N, Long. 055␥ 47.5' E
PRATIQUE: Form for free pratique is completed by Master upon arrival.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessels should send ETA Fairway
Buoy, vessel information and cargo details by fax: +971 (7) 244 6651, 48,
24 and 12 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should contact Al Jazeera Port
Control 2 hours prior to arrival on VHF Channels 6 or 16.
VHF: Working Channels 16 and 6 throughout 24 hours.
Port Office. Tel: +971 (7) 244 6627. Office working hours Saturday to
Thursday 0800 – 1700 hrs.
Control Tower. Tel: +971 (7) 244 6627 (ext. 277) throughout 24 hours.
TUGS: Tug assistance available.
BERTHS:
Berth
No.
Depth (CD)
(m.)
Length
(m.)
Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Bunker Jetty
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
50
50
100
142
125
125
42
120
120
60
Shiplift
Shiplift
MOORING: Mooring boat and mooring gang available.
BULK FACILITIES: Rock cargo is handled by fixed ramps directly
to/from barges. Shovels, grabs and dumpers are used for handling big armour
rock and conveyors and shovels for aggregates.
CRANES: 1␺50 tonne SWL available.
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Al Jazeera
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Stockpiling, open storage
(compacted/paved, 73,668 sq.m.), warehousing, weighbridge, shovel
loaders, forklifts, bobcat, portable and fix jack ramps. Vessels working with
own gear to produce valid handling certificate.
Documents and Specimen Forms: Before any berthing operations
molten sulphur. Facilities operated by Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company
(ADMA-OPCO) and Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company Ltd (ADGAS).
LOCATION: 90 n.m. NW of Abu Dhabi.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2444 and 3413.
PORT LIMITS: The area of authority is encompassed by a line joining
the following positions:
a) Lat. 25␥ 14.0' N, Long. 052␥ 48.0' E
b) Lat. 25␥ 14.0' N, Long. 052␥ 57.0' E
c) Lat. 25␥ 07.7' N, Long. 052␥ 57.0' E
d) Lat. 25␥ 07.2' N, Long. 052␥ 58.8' E
e) Lat. 25␥ 04.5' N, Long. 052␥ 58.8' E
f) Lat. 25␥ 04.5' N, Long. 052␥ 48.0' E
All marine activities, installations, facilities and structures within this area
are governed by SPC – Petroleum Ports Authority (SPC-PPA).
DOCUMENTS: The following documents shall be presented on arrival for
clearance inwards:
1 Ballast Water Reporting Form
2 Crew Lists
International Tonnage Certificate
Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
commence, certain documents must be submitted by the Master. The
Berthing Master will acknowledge receipt as necessary. These documents
are in booklet form and contain:
a) clean ballast declaration
b) ship’s particulars
c) conditions of use of terminal facilities
d) safety requirements
e) 019-MAR-4 Pre-berthing Declaration.
Cargo Manifests: One original and two copies of General Cargo Manifests
are required to be supplied by the vessel.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO: Captain K Showalah or Captain D Thompson. Tel: +971 (2)
606 3042. Fax: +971 (2) 606 3302. Email: poa1das@adma.ae
Deputy PFSO for ADMA (Tanker Berths No. 2, 3 and 6 and the pilot
station): Captain Gamal El Gabry or Captain Khaled Nasr Tel: +971 (2)
606 3042, 8403. Fax: +971 (2) 606 8445. Email: msdas@adma.ae.
Deputy PFSO for ADGAS (Tanker Berths No. 4 and 5, Gas Carriers:
Fareed Mohamed Ali Al-Ali or Amer Al-Jabery. Tel: +971 (2) 606 9220,
873 1931. Fax: +971 (2) 873 2797.
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
MAX. SIZE: Molten Sulphur: LOA 130 m., draft 10.0 m.
Crude: Displacement 360,000 tonnes, draft 24.0 m.
Gas: LOA 300 m., draft 14.0 m.
DENSITY: 1025.
RESTRICTIONS: Maximum acceptable sailing displacement at Tanker
Berths No. 3 and 6 is 360,000 tonnes. Maximum sailing draft at Tanker Berth
No. 3 is 24.0 m., and at No. 6, 21.0 m. minimum LOA at Tanker Berths
No. 3 and 6 is 185.0 m.
Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ and ‘‘LPG/LNG Facilities’’.
ARRIVAL: Notice of Readiness (NOR): Prior to commencement of
any loading operation, Master shall tender a written NOR to load, duly timed,
dated and signed. Receipt of such notice does not necessarily imply
acceptance.
MENAS: ADMA-OPCO Agency Section is a collection agency for Middle
East Navigation Aids Service (MENAS) dues and, on the authority of the
Master, dues payable to MENAS are collected and remitted on behalf of the
vessel.
APPROACHES: Navigation/movement within the port area is permitted
subject to permission being granted by the Port Officer.
Vessels passing to the east of Das Island must not pass closer than 5 n.m.
from the island, and then only with permission of the Port Officer and giving
due care and attention to vessel movements within the port.
A monopod tower has been established in position Lat. 25␥ 08.35' N,
Long. 052␥ 48.42' E, with flashing light characteristic Mo(U).15s, with a fog
horn Mo(U).30s.
Oilfields: Abu Al Bukhoosh Oil Field is approximately 25 n.m. NE of Das
Island.
Umm Shaif Oil Field is approximately 20 n.m. east of Das Island.
Zakum Oil Field is approximately 48 n.m. SE of Das Island.
Bunduq Oil Field is approximately 15 n.m. west of Das Island.
The fields, together with associated submarine oil and gas pipelines to
Das Island, are marked upon hydrographic charts pertaining to the area.
It is essential that vessels/craft approaching Das Island do not enter the
oil field areas or anchor in the vicinity of submarine pipelines.
Note: Masters of vessels/craft are advised that actual depths over submarine
pipelines are generally less than those charted and vessels passing over
these pipelines may have the under-keel clearance substantially reduced.
Use of anchors in the vicinity of these pipelines is strictly prohibited
(pipelines on BA and USHO charts).
Southern Route: Vessels approaching from the south must not pass closer
than 3 n.m. south of oil installations, etc. in the Umm Shaif Field, thence
towards the pilot/anchorage areas SE of Das Island.
Special attention shall be paid to the traffic routeing system which passes
between the Umm Shaif and Zakum Oil Fields.
Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’ and ‘‘Anchorages’’.
Northern Route: Vessels approaching from the north should normally pass
down the west side of Das Island and keep at least 4 n.m. to the west and
at least 5 n.m. to the south of the island, however, vessels may pass to the
east of Das Island with permission of the Port Officer.
Deep-Draft Vessels: Deep-drafted vessels may approach the port via the
deep-water buoyed channel. The channel is intended primarily for the use
of deep-drafted vessels sailing from Das Island, but vessels intending to enter
the port via this channel should advise ‘‘Das Marine’’ by radio. Masters are
advised that this channel is not for the exclusive use of Das Island traffic
and are cautioned to proceed accordingly.
Flare Complex: A series of six flares is located in an arc approximately
1,370 m. north of Das Island. The unlit flares may be brought into service
without warning. The northern perimeter of the flare zone is marked by a
green
conical
lightbuoy,
Fl.G.5s,
in
position
Lat. 25␥ 11.5' N,
Long. 052␥ 52.2' E.
An additional flare is situated on a small jetty extending approximately
120 m. from shore approximately 760 m. from LNG/LPG Berth No. 4.
Numerous flares are situated ashore on the N and NW coasts of Das
Island.
All the flares previously referred to are situated within Restricted Area
No. 1 (see BA Chart No. 3413).
PILOTAGE: The Berthing Master will normally board vessel at the pilot
station, Lat. 25␥ 10.0' N, Long. 052␥ 56.0' E.
For vessels entering from the north, the Berthing Master may board in a
different location, and will advise vessel accordingly via VHF radio.
The Berthing Master will undertake the pilotage, berthing and unberthing
of the vessel.
Tankers and Gas Carriers: Tankers and gas carriers are not permitted to
berth at, or unberth from, any of the berths in Das Island without a
PPA-appointed Pilot on board.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
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Quay Side Storage:
Berth
No.
Size
(sq.m.)
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Bunker Jetty
11,656
11,656
7,500
4,200
2,310
7,095
7,095
1,500
Warehouse
No.
Size
(sq.m.)
1, 8
2, 7
9, 10
826
750
625
Loading Rates: Aggregates 500 t.p.h.
STEVEDORES: Available.
BALLAST: No deballasting permitted within the port.
POLLUTION: Reception facility available. Contact Port Main Office and
Harbour Master.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Garbage skips available.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available. Bilge and sewage tank soundings
will be checked by Harbour Master during vessel’s stay.
MEDICAL: Government clinic in Hamra village close to port. Hospital is
25 minutes’ car journey from port.
FRESH WATER: Available.
FUEL: Bunkering available.
CHANDLERY: Available.
STORING: Ship supplies at anchorage.
SERVICES: Available through Agent.
DRY DOCK:
Dock
Length
(m.)
Width
(m.)
Capacity
(tonnes)
FD-100
99
32.0
6,000
Synchrolift capacity 1,200 tonnes, length 55.0 m., breadth 18.0 m.
REPAIRS: Structural, engineering, electrical, electronic, outfit, carpentry
and shipwright repairs, hull blasting and painting available.
SURVEYORS: Cargo and Classification Society surveyors available.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 999. Ambulance Tel: 998.
Fire Tel: 997.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: United Arab Emirates
Coastguard.
WEATHER/TIDES: Winds: Prevailing winds W’ly, NW’ly.
Tidal Range: Max. 2.20 m. (HW), max. 0.10 m. (LW).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Ras Al Khaimah International, 36 km.
BANKS: Commercial Bank International at Al Hamra Fort, close to port.
SHORE LEAVE: Available, with permission of Immigration.
REPATRIATION: Crew changes at anchorage.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Issued by Immigration.
AGENCY: Al Hamra Shipping Agency (AHS) Tel: +971 (7) 244 6627.
Fax: +971 (7) 244 6651.
AUTHORITY: Al Jazeera Port, Al Hamra Shipping & Ship Maintenance
LLC, PO Box 5681, Al Jazeera Al Hamra Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab
Emirates. Tel: +971 (7) 244 6627. Fax: +971 (7) 244 6651.
Email: alhmra@emirates.net.ae Contact: Ray Nickson, Port Operations
Manager. Mobile: +971 (50) 432 9390. Email: pom@aljazeeraport.ae
Roy Miller, Marine Operations Manager. Tel: +971 (50) 432 9452.
Captain Colin FG Clookshank, Harbour Master/General Manager.
Tel: +971 (50) 647 7313.
DAS ISLAND, Abu Dhabi: 25␥ 09' N 052␥ 52' E
(See Plan)
OVERVIEW: Export of crude oil, liquefied gas and its by-products, and
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
General Cargo Vessels: General cargo vessels are required to employ a
Berthing Master. Vessels are required to use the anchorage area designated
for cargo operations, but may anchor in the main anchorage while waiting
for weather conditions to improve, availability of lighters or if the designated
anchorage is congested.
Combination pilot/accommodation ladder to be rigged on the lee side.
Also see ‘‘Anchorages’’.
Small Craft: Craft entering the boat harbour are not required to hire pilotage
services, but may do so by prior application to the Port Authority.
Movements of all craft into, within or out of the boat harbour are at the
discretion of the Port Officer. Allocation of berths is the sole responsibility of
the Port Officer. No craft are allowed to enter, manoeuvre within or sail from
the boat harbour during the hours of darkness without the prior permission
of the Port Officer.
ANCHORAGES: The use of anchors outside anchorage areas must only
be undertaken after obtaining permission from the Port Authority.
Main Anchorage Area: Lies to the SE of Das Island and is for tankers,
gas carriers and other large vessels. The area is encompassed by lines
joining the following positions:
a) Lat. 25␥ 06.6' N, Long. 052␥ 55.4' E
b) Lat. 25␥ 06.6' N, Long. 052␥ 58.8' E
c) Lat. 25␥ 04.6' N, Long. 052␥ 58.8' E
d) Lat. 25␥ 04.6' N, Long. 052␥ 55.4' E
Optional Anchorage Area: For deep-draft vessels, located approximately
1 – 1.5 n.m. NW from No. 12 deep-water channel buoy (Lat. 25␥ 12.2' N,
Long. 052␥ 54.2' E).
General Cargo Vessels: The offloading anchorage for general cargo
vessels is situated approximately 0.9 n.m. south of Tanker Berth No. 2 in an
area encompassed by a line joining the following positions:
a) Lat. 25␥ 07.6' N, Long. 052␥ 53.00' E
b) Lat. 25␥ 08.1' N, Long. 052␥ 53.00' E
c) Lat. 25␥ 08.1' N, Long. 052␥ 53.50' E
d) Lat. 25␥ 07.6' N, Long. 052␥ 53.70' E
Small Craft and Barges: Anchorage lies to the SW of Tanker Berth No. 2,
in an area encompassed by a line joining the following positions:
a) Lat. 25␥ 08.1' N, Long. 052␥ 53.00' E
b) Lat. 25␥ 08.4' N, Long. 052␥ 58.00' E
c) Lat. 25␥ 08.4' N, Long. 052␥ 53.30' E
d) Lat. 25␥ 08.1' N, Long. 052␥ 53.41' E
Caution:
1. Pipelines connecting the tanker berths to the shore lie close to the
northern boundary of this anchorage.
2. Within the small craft anchorage area are mooring buoys, installed
for company use. The number of buoys installed and their position is
liable to be changed without promulgation of any notices.
The use of these buoys by any craft is subject to permission being
granted by the Port Authority. Unauthorised occupancy of these buoys
could result in strong action being taken against the craft, and any
consequential damage/loss of earnings/incidental expenses, etc.
incurred by the company will be for the account of the offending craft.
Holding Ground (Sea Bed): The seabed around Das Island is rock,
covered by a few inches of loose sand. Holding is poor and vessels are urged
to exercise due care and pay out extra chain.
Also see ‘‘VHF’’.
Prohibited Anchorages: South of Das Island: Encompassed by a line
joining the following positions:
a) Lat. 25␥ 08.4' N, Long. 052␥ 52.56' E
b) Lat. 25␥ 08.1' N, Long. 052␥ 52.56' E
c) Lat. 25␥ 08.1' N, Long. 052␥ 53.00' E
d) Lat. 25␥ 08.6' N, Long. 052␥ 53.00' E
e) Lat. 25␥ 08.6' N, Long. 052␥ 52.80' E
Tanker Berths No. 3 and 6: A prohibited anchorage area exists within a
circular area of radius 460 m. centred on Berth No. 3 in position
Lat. 25␥ 08' 56" N, Long. 052␥ 54' 08" E and Berth No. 6 in position
Lat. 25␥ 08' 02" N, Long. 052␥ 55' 38" E. These are also restricted areas.
Restricted Areas: Areas No. 1 and 2: Enclosed by a line joining the
following positions:
a) Lat. 25␥ 08.93' N, Long. 052␥ 52.70' E
b) Lat. 25␥ 08.91' N, Long. 052␥ 53.15' E
c) Lat. 25␥ 08.35' N, Long. 052␥ 53.36' E
d) Lat. 25␥ 08.40' N, Long. 052␥ 53.55' E
e) Lat. 25␥ 08.87' N, Long. 052␥ 53.36' E
f) Lat. 25␥ 09.30' N, Long. 052␥ 53.36' E
g) Lat. 25␥ 09.65' N, Long. 052␥ 53.26' E
h) Lat. 25␥ 09.65' N, Long. 052␥ 53.06' E
i) Lat. 25␥ 10.64' N, Long. 052␥ 53.06' E
j) Lat. 25␥ 10.64' N, Long. 052␥ 52.60' E
k) Lat. 25␥ 09.90' N, Long. 052␥ 52.60' E
l) Lat. 25␥ 09.90' N, Long. 052␥ 51.90' E
m) Lat. 25␥ 09.10' N, Long. 052␥ 51.90' E
PRATIQUE: Vessel must carry the usual bills of health for ports visited
on the voyage. Master must inform the terminal operator if there is any sick
person on board or if there has been sickness on board within the week prior
to arrival. Pratique is granted by the Port Medical Officer normally through
the Berthing Master.
Health Certificate with valid cholera inoculation (if coming from
cholera-infected areas) is compulsory.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: All vessels are to transmit a
Pre-Arrival message at least 7 days in advance. This message is to include
ISPS and health information. An updated format will be sent to vessel by
Agent or on request. ETA and updates are to be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours
before arrival, and directed to Port Officer, Das. The initial ETA message
should normally contain ETA Das Island and the information in the pre-arrival
message.
In order to expedite Pilot attendance, Master should endeavour to confirm
ETA to Das Island Port Control on VHF Radio Channel 16 and 12, 6 hours
prior to arrival at the anchorage.
VHF: Das Marine maintains a 24-hour listening watch on Channel 16 and
works on Channel 12. Tel: +971 (2) 606 3042, 606 8406 (emergency line).
All communications other than with the terminal should be sent through
Port Officer. Email: poa1das@adma.ae
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Das Island
Vessels Anchoring: Vessels anchoring to await berthing instructions must
advise ‘‘Das Marine’’ via VHF of:
a) anchoring time (local time )
b) anchoring position (bearing and distance from tanker berth No. 3).
All vessels at anchor must keep a listening watch on Channel 16 and work
on Channel 12.
When a vessel intends to leave the anchorage it must advise ‘‘Das Marine’’
via VHF radio of:
a) time intending to heave up anchor
b) reason for departing, then
c) time departed anchor (anchor clear).
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
VTS/RADAR: Available.
TUGS: Four firefighting, pollution control and salvage tugs are generally
available at Das Island to assist in berthing/unberthing vessels at the bulk
petroleum and LNG/LPG facilities.
Minimum of three tugs (6,000 h.p. each) used for berthing and two tugs
for unberthing at Berths No. 2 and 4 and minimum of one tug used for
berthing at Berths No. 3 and 6 (SPM).
Note: Only tug’s towing equipment shall be used for these operations and
only in an emergency situation and in order to avert a potential disaster may
ship’s equipment be considered for use.
Mooring launches are available for berthing/unberthing operations and for
the transportation of personnel.
BERTHS: Small Boat Harbour: Situated at the south of Das Island.
There is a total of 14 berths available, usage of which is managed by ADMA
on behalf of the Port Authority.
Inner Harbour: Consists of 12 berths (No. 3 – 14). The facilities are reserved
for ADMA-OPCO small craft, government craft and contracted craft for the
loading/discharge of materials and supplies. The maximum permissible draft
is 2.7 m.
No loading/unloading facilities exist in the port area for cargo vessels and
such vessels must provide all equipment and machinery to facilitate transfer
of cargo to/from barges, lighters, etc. at the designated anchorage area.
Eastern Extension: Consists of two berths (No. 1 and 2) which are reserved
for use by port tugs, also for the importation of petroleum products. Maximum
draft permitted is 4.7 m.
Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ and ‘‘LPG/LNG Facilities’’.
MOORING: There are requirements for the provision of shade/shelter for
all personnel working on open decks for long periods, especially during
berthing or unberthing operations.
Fire Wires (Towing Off Wires): Fire wires shall be rigged from the bow
and stern of the vessel on the off-berth side.
The wires shall meet the minimum diameters and lengths shown below:
Vessel’s K.d.w.t.
Fire Wire Diameter
(mm.)
Fire Wire Length
(m.)
20 – 100
100 – 300
Over 300
28
38
42
45
60
70
TANKER FACILITIES:
Berths No. 3 (SPM) and 6 (SPM):
Location: Berth No. 3 in position Lat. 25␥ 08' 53" N, Long. 052␥ 54' 07" E.
Berth No. 6 in position Lat. 25␥ 08' 02" N, Long. 052␥ 55' 38" E.
Berths: Berth No. 3 is situated approximately 2,285 m. and Berth
No. 6 approximately 4,760 m. east of Das Island. SPM No. 3 is moored in
depth 22.86 m. (CD) and SPM No. 6 in depth 28.65 m. (CD). Both are served
by 48 in. crude oil submarine pipelines.
Vessels berthing at either are required to be fitted with a hose handling
crane/derrick capable of plumbing at least 0.6 m. outboard of the ship’s side
over the entire length of the port side manifold. Minimum SWL of the
crane/derrick to be 15 tonnes or as per OCIMF, whichever is greater.
Berthing Limitations: Capable of accepting vessels up to displacement
360,000 tonnes, subject to the following limitations: maximum berthing draft
at SPM No. 3 is 22.0 m. with sailing draft 24.0 m. and SPM No. 6 berthing
draft 18.5 m. and sailing draft of 21.0 m. Maximum berthing displacement
360,000 long tons. Minimum LOA 185 m.
Also see ‘‘Approaches’’.
Mooring at SPM: Fixed mooring is 170 mm. nylon braidline rope, length
50 m., terminating in a 76 mm. diameter stud link chafing chain.
Mooring arrangement to OCIMF standards using a single hawser only. The
mooring uses a 76 mm. diameter chafe chain and all vessels must be fitted
with bow stopper and fairlead for 76 mm. chain, in accordance with OCIMF
recommendations for the mooring of ships at SPMs.
Loading: The crude oil loading installation comprises two floating hose strings
each terminating in 16 in. tail hose. Flanges are ASA flanges. Various
reducers/spool pieces are available, with prior knowledge of vessel
connections if different from shore fittings. Adequate ship’s crew and tools
must be provided for the safe and efficient connection of hoses. There is no
shore assistance for connecting/disconnecting of hoses. Maximum loading
rate 46,000 bbls./hr. per 16 in. hose (6,000 t.p.h.), 2␺16 in. hose connections
available.
Molten Sulphur Berth No. 5:
Location: Lat. 25␥ 08.9' N, Long. 052␥ 53.2' E.
Vessels berth alongside two flexible dolphins provided with suitable
fendering and four mooring dolphins to accept moorings of up to 60 tonnes
breaking strain.
Limitations:
a) max. arrival displacement 8,500 tonnes
b) max. LOA 130 m.
c) max. draft 10.0 m.
d) range of manifold – minimum 1.6 m, maximum 6.8 m.
e) max. bow to manifold 57 m.
f) minimum depth alongside 16.0 m.
Mooring Arrangements: 2 each head lines, stern lines, forward and aft breast
and spring lines.
Loading: 1␺8 in. loading arm fitted with camlock coupling is provided, heat
traced and fully insulated. Maximum loading rate is 700 cu.m./hr.
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Das Island
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
LPG/LNG FACILITIES:
WASTE DISPOSAL: Available on request. Four days’ notice required.
LNG/LPG and Paraffinic Naphtha Berth No. 4:
The dumping of waste, dangerous, toxic or other hazardous material within
the port of Das Island is strictly prohibited. A record of garbage discharges
should be completed as per MARPOL (Garbage Management) regulations.
Oil record books to be fully completed.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No service available.
MEDICAL: A company medical officer and small hospital are available to
vessel’s crews, subject to the company’s discretion. Charges for attention,
treatment and associated facilities are for the vessel’s account.
Masters of vessels must take precautions against heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Requests for medical attention must be made to PPA-Das through the Duty
Berthing Master. Port Authority consent must be obtained.
Personnel allowed ashore for medical attention must carry with them
passports/Seaman’s book and health documents and, if necessary, be
accompanied by an interpreter (English or Arabic). An Agency representative
will accompany them to the hospital, but they will not be permitted to visit
other Das Island facilities.
FRESH WATER: Not available.
Location: Lat. 25␥ 09' 22" N, Long. 52␥ 53' 08" E.
General: ADGAS installation for the transfer of LNG/LPG and paraffinic
naphtha. Movement of vessels to and from the berth is governed by the port
authority.
The berth is a fixed platform type and is situated approx. 1,300 m. NNW
of Tanker Berth No. 2 platform. It is an open sea berth. Vessels berth port
side alongside flexible dolphins and seven mooring dolphins are provided to
receive moorings.
Berthing Limitations: Capable of accepting vessels up to 100,000 tons
displacement subject to:
a) a maximum draft alongside of 14.0 m.
b) minimum depth of water alongside is 14.95 m. (CD)
c) maximum LOA for LNG and paraffinic naphtha 300 m., and maximum
LOA for LPG carriers 260 m.
d) minimum LOA for LNG carriers 180 m., minimum LOA for LPG carriers
140 m., minimum LOA for paraffinic naphtha vessels 135 m.
e) minimum draft permitted alongside 2.7 m.
Moorings: A minimum of eight mooring lines must be available at each end
of the vessel.
General mooring pattern depends on vessel’s size and type (see ‘‘Plan’’).
Loading Rates: Loading LNG/LPG and associated products is the
responsibility of ADGAS. Maximum LNG loading rate is 10,000 cu.m./hr.
Maximum loading rate LPG 2,500 cu.m./hr. and pentane plus 2,200 cu.m./hr.
Control of Loading: Co-ordination of loading is the responsibility of ADGAS.
After the initial safety check by the Berthing Master, the ADGAS
representative will conduct the necessary safety checks at frequent intervals.
Please note however, that the Master can request the services of the Berthing
Master in an emergency to take his vessel off the berth.
CARGO OPERATIONS: Two Berthing Masters will remain on board
FUEL: Fuel oil bunkers are not available at any tanker and liquid gas berths.
Small craft on charter to ADMA-OPCO are able to obtain limited supplies
of diesel oil. The facility is only available through prior contractual agreement
and must be loaded at the small boat harbour.
STORING: Not available.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
REPAIRS: No repair facilities available. No repairs are permitted within
port limits without prior written permission of the port authority.
SURVEYORS: Caleb Brett, Saybolt, SGS and Inspectorate available
through Agent.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE:
All emergencies: Tanker Berth
No. 5 Tel: 63333. LNG/LPG Berth No. 4 Tel: 62222 or inform Berthing
Master.
crude tanker throughout stay at the berth and will co-ordinate the loading
operations with the shore control room.
Loading operations must be carried out in accordance with a pre-declared
plan which has been discussed with the Berthing Master.
The Berthing Master will, in conjunction with ship’s staff, carry out
inspections and complete the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist. Failure to observe
the conditions of the checklist may result in vessel being removed from the
berth.
Changes in loading rates must be communicated to the Berthing Master
in sufficient time to allow him to contact the shore control room.
In the event of emergency, loading operations may be stopped by the use
of the remote control box by the Berthing Master, or by contacting the shore
control room at ADMA by VHF.
Crude Oil Loading – Berths No. 3 and 6: Three grades of crude are
available on each berth. Zakum Crude average API 40␥ (approx.), and Umm
Shaif Crude API 37␥ (approx.) and Gas Condensate product API 57␥ (approx).
Associated product available at this time is Condensate Blend of
API 60␥ (approx.).
All tankers of 70,000 tons S.d.w.t. must comply with IMO requirements and
must employ inert gas system. All tanks to be less than 8% oxygen by volume.
PPA Pilots check the tanks randomly. Vessels showing a reading of 8% will
be rejected from the port.
Purging And/or Inerting: It is prohibited to carry out purging and/or
inerting operations within the port.
Rejection and Termination: If the Port Officer or representative form the
opinion that the vessel is unsuitable for any reason, the Port Officer will have
the right to reject the vessel or terminate the provision of any services,
including the loading of the vessel at any time prior to the vessel’s arrival at
the berth or whilst at the terminal, as the case may be. All and any costs
caused by the vessel by such rejection or termination shall be for the vessel’s
account.
Early Departure Procedure: No EDP is available to tankers at Das Island.
Tankers generally unberth after completion of transfer and proceed to the
anchorage area to complete documentation. Berthing Master will courier
documents ashore.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Vessels should arrive with all
derricks, etc., rigged and ready for cargo operations. Barges and associated
craft must satisfy the mandatory requirements of the Port Authority, with the
consignee being responsible for the provision and control of barges and
associated craft. Cargo transfer will normally be carried out continuously,
depending on weather conditions.
BALLAST: No reception facilities available.
Masters of vessels arriving at Das Island will make a pre-berthing
declaration regarding ballast (PPA – Vessel Declaration).
POLLUTION: In the event of the escape of oil or oily water from any
source, operations must be suspended immediately, and every effort made
to identify, stop, contain and clean up the pollution.
Masters are advised that the use of dispersant chemicals, for response to
oil pollution on the sea, is prohibited.
All vessels should have oil spill response materials on standby near the
manifold.
Note: All port users and operators are advised that failure to report a pollution
incident is an offence, and persons found contravening this requirement will
be prosecuted in the Abu Dhabi courts and liable to heavy fines.
The Port Authority must be informed immediately via the Duty Berthing
Master, in order that the Pollution Contingency Plan can be initiated.
A set of anti-pollution equipment is available at Das (dispersant, booms,
skimmers, etc.). PPA is a member of OSRL (Oil Spill Response Ltd). PPA
has an antispill centre at Ruwais which could also deal with a spill of up to
1,000 tonnes of crude oil.
Transfer operations will not be resumed until such time as the Berthing
Master and the Port Authority are satisfied that the cause of pollution no
longer exists and that the affected area is sufficiently cleaned and safe. Oil
pollution incidents that occur within the port of Das Island will be fully
documented and the necessary documents signed by the Master before
transfer is resumed.
AGENCY: Das Agency: Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Co
(ADMA-OPCO), Agency Section, Das Island, PO Box 303, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Tel: +971 (2) 606 3042, 606 3415, 606 3897. Fax: +971 (2) 606 8188.
Email: oasciidas@adma.ae Email: oascidas@adma.ae (Oil Account and
Shipping
Dept.),
Email: pctas@adma.ae
(Das
Marine).
Web: www.adma-opco.com
AUTHORITY: Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC), Petroleum Ports
Authority (SPC-PPA), Das Island, PO Box 898, Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates. Tel: +971 (2) 606 8376. Fax: +971 (2) 606 3302.
Email: poa1das@adma.ae Web: www.adppa.ae
Contact: Captain David Thompson, Port Officer. Captain M A Shahba, Port
Officer.
Operator: Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Operating Co (IRSHAD), PO Box 61,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2) 633 3500. Fax: +971 (2)
633 3567. Telex: 22209, 52207. Email: info@irshad.com
Web: www.irshad.ae Contact: Operations Manager or Station Manager
(Ruwais).
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Marine Incident Room:
Tel: +971 (2)
606 3042,
Email: pctas@adma.ae
606 8403.
Fax: +971 (2)
606 8445.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Three FF1 tugs available with total water
capacity of 6,240 cu.m./hr., total foam 86 cu.m. (total output 1,200 cu.m./hr.).
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Shore gangways are provided at Berths
No. 4 and 5, vessel to provide access steps from gangway at ship’s rail. At
Berths No. 3 and 6, vessel must provide accommodation ladder on both sides
for access.
REGULATIONS: No cameras allowed on the island – high security area.
Courtesy Flag: National flag of UAE must be flown. This flag may be
obtained from the Agent.
Vetting: All tankers shall be vetted by ADNOC Vetting Department for
acceptance to terminal. Maximum acceptable H2S content in cargo tanks to
be loaded is 10 pppm. Vessel’s air conditioning system must be fully
operational so that temperature inside vessel’s accommodation does not
exceed 25␥C.
Dangerous Cargo: The Port Authority must be informed of any dangerous
cargo carried in any vessel arriving within the port area whether it is intended
for discharge at Das Island or not. Masters of vessels are requested to confirm
that any dangerous cargo being carried is stored in accordance with the
IMDG code.
HOLIDAYS: Loading at Das Island is not affected by holidays. Work
continues throughout 24 hours, 365 days a year.
WEATHER/TIDES: Wind and Tide: Prevailing winds are from the NW.
Rise of tide can be up to 1.8 m., but the usual variation is 1.0 m.
TELEPHONES: No onboard facilities – fixed berths are linked to island
telephone system. On LNG/LPG Berth No. 4 a ship/shore telephone
connection is available. Mobile telephone coverage provided GSM 900 (2010)
NEAREST AIRPORT: Das Island private airport, 1 km., operated by
ADMA.
CUSTOMS: No restrictions for tobacco or alcohol on board. Conveyance
of alcoholic liquor from any vessel to the shore or from the shore to any
vessel, or from one vessel to another, is strictly prohibited.
SHORE LEAVE: Not permitted. Any crew member who comes ashore
unauthorised will be considered as having entered the UAE illegally and as
such will be liable to a heavy fine and/or imprisonment.
REPATRIATION: There are no facilities for crew to join or leave vessel
at Das Island. Repatriation for medical reasons may be arranged at Master’s
request with the recommendation of the Das Island resident Medical Officer,
and the consent of the Port Officer and the Chief of Police.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
DUBAI, including Khor Dubai: 25␥ 16' N 055␥ 18' E
Also see Port Rashid
OVERVIEW: Hamriya Port: Handles primarily small fishing ships and
wooden commercial ships and dhows from the Arabian Gulf, Indian
sub-continent and East Africa. Wooden ships visiting the port are exempted
from all fees as an encouragement to this type of ship.
Khor Dubai (Dubai Creek): An important and safe harbour for small and
medium sized ships.
Flags: UAE and Dubai.
LOCATION: On eastern coast of Arabian Peninsula.
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 3411.
DOCUMENTS: Following documents should be airmailed to ship’s Agent
prior to ship’s arrival:
Bill of Lading
7 Cargo Manifests
1 Crew List on arrival
2 Dangerous Cargo Lists
Hatch List in duplicate
Stowage Plan in duplicate.
Immigration: Vessels of draft less than 3.0 m. are expected to berth and
report at the Immigration Station on the Customs Wharf to report In and Out.
Larger and deeper draft vessels are cleared In and Out by ship’s Agent.
Ship Spares in Transit: Ships’ Agents in Dubai advise that spares arriving
in Dubai even with valid invoice, certificates of origin and packing lists
attached are now opened by the Dubai Airport Customs. All owners and
operators are thus warned not to include any items which are banned in
boxes containing spare parts as if detected they will be confiscated.
Further to the Above, Agents Give Below a List of Prohibited Articles:
a) all pornographic literature, videos, films, pictures
b) alcohol
c) narcotic drug
d) wireless transmitters
e) firearms and ammunition
f) products of Israeli blacklisted manufacturers
g) exposed cinematographic (movie) films
h) political and religious literature.
These need prior approval from the Ministry of Information. The Customs
are particularly sensitive about video tapes and when found in luggage they
are subject to check. The checking takes time and passengers are kept
waiting sometimes for hours. To avoid trouble and irritation, strongly
recommend that crew arriving Dubai should be advised by principals not to
carry any video tapes.
MAX. SIZE: Hamriya Port: Draft 6.0 m., depth 6.0 m.
Khor Dubai: Depth 5.5 m.
RESTRICTIONS: All cargo discharged into barges at anchorage.
Coasters with drafts of 3.5 m. or less can enter creek and discharge
alongside. Such vessels usually require a tug boat to pilot them into the
creek. Tugs available through Agent. Importation of artificial pearls is
prohibited. Purchase of liquor forbidden except by permit.
Vessels will not be allowed to remain alongside the quay when not working
cargo if other vessels are waiting.
APPROACHES: Dubai Beacon Fl. 3s. Port Rashid Lee Breakwater in
position Lat. 25␥ 16.77' N, Long. 55␥ E, thence by 5.5 m. channel parallel to
the breakwater, entry dolphins lit. Channel depth maintained centre line
though opening spans of Al Maktoum and Al Garhud Bridges beyond Al Jadaf
Ship Lift in Khor Dubai Lagoon.
Hamriya Port: Approach channel and entrance dredged to 6.0 m.
Breakwaters are lit.
PILOTAGE: No organised Pilot service, but Pilot can be arranged by ship’s
Agent.
Khor Dubai: When approaching, vessels shall call Dubai Port Control
2 hours prior to arrival off the port and thereafter maintain a listening watch
on VHF Channels 12 and 16 until berthed alongside.
When departing, vessels should advise Dubai Port Control of their pilot
requirements 2 hours prior to departure.
Pilot boards in position Lat. 35␥ 20.0' N, Long. 55␥ 15.6' E.
ANCHORAGES: Marked by lightbuoy in position 310␥(T) ␺ 1.7 km. from
Nayif Tower. Recommended anchor to NE of lightbuoy in approx. position
Lat. 25␥ 17' 4" N, Long. 55␥ 16' 16" E. Depth 10.97 – 12.19 m., holding ground
considered poor, bottom sand and coral. The closer ships are able to anchor
to the buoy, the faster turn-around on barges will be attained.
Warning: Occasional strong NW winds, known as Shamal will make
discharging impossible and it is very important that ships have engines on
stand-by during such times. Ships allowed to enter and leave anchorage at
any time of day or night. Launch service through Agent’s ship to shore from
anchorage, and ship’s own boats can also be used without Authorities’
permission.
PRATIQUE: Prior to arrival, Masters are required to send a cable to the
Port Health Department addressed ‘‘Quarantine-Municipality-Dubai’’ on the
following lines:
(Vessel’s name). . . ETA . . . Hour . . . Date . . .
Crew all healthy request free pratique
Master.
Normally all vessels declared healthy by the Master are automatically
allowed to berth immediately on arrival, and Health Department personnel
will board vessels after berthing.
Arrival: Ships boarded immediately upon arrival weather permitting, and
Masters then have to complete a short Arrival Report. No formalities of any
kind with Port Authorities and ships allowed to arrive/sail at any time.
Departure: No Port Clearance is issued in Dubai. A letter will be issued by
ship’s Agent which may be produced at next port of call instead of usual
departure clearance.
VHF: Dubai Port Control listens on Channel 16 and works on
Channels 12 and 68. Tugs listen on Channel 16.
TUGS: Required, on basis of overall length, for northern reaches and
bridges, details available from Khor Dubai Radio and ship’s Agent.
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BERTHS:
Khor Dubai:
Unnumbered berthing totalling 2,300 m. length exists on the West Bank
of the Khor (the Creek) and 3,300 m. on the East Bank. Depth of 3.0 – 5.5 m.
Details from Khor Dubai Radio. Whereabouts of vessel to be reported on
berthing.
Hamriya Port:
Main Breakwater Light Lat. 25␥ 18' N, Long. 55␥ 20' E.
Berthing: Berthing is reported to Khor Dubai Report Station.
Draft at Berths: There are no berth numbers. However, there are three quays:
length 450 m., draft 4.5 m.
length 160 m., draft 6.0 m.
length 900 m., draft 6.0 m.
Port Authority: Department of Ports and Customs, Government of Dubai.
TANKER FACILITIES: Tanker berth users/charterers must ensure that
all tanker vessels calling at tanker berths are without any structural or
mechanical damage/failure/breakdown that could release cargo vapours
involuntarily.
Masters of tanker vessels bound for loading at tanker berths should be
informed well in advance to purge cargo tanks with fresh inert gas until the
atmosphere within cargo tanks reaches a maximum of 2% hydrocarbon
content or less prior to the ship’s arrival to Dubai ports.
All tanker vessels’ pump rooms should be ventilated for at least one hour
prior to ship’s arrival to the pilot station in order to expel any cargo vapours
within the space(s).
Loading operations carried out on tanker vessels should be exercised with
utmost care, having regard to the wind direction and humidity levels, as
follows:
Loading rate should be adjusted/reduced in weather conditions when wind
direction is from the north or NW and humidity levels are high in order to
reduce emissions and allow better dispersions of hydrocarbon and
mercaptans and/or hydrogen sulphide gases.
Also see ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
CRANES: Shore cranes with lifting capacity up to 30 tons.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Dunnage not available.
Heavy lifts not available at anchorage.
Hamriya Port: Port is not involved in the cargo discharge operation.
There is no equipment available in the port such as cranes, forklifts, etc.
and if required, to be arranged by Agent.
Neither shed nor yard is available and therefore cargo is accepted on direct
delivery basis only.
Discharge Turn: Priority of discharge given to ships carrying mail and/or
passengers for Dubai. Ships carrying less than 100 weight or measurement
tons have priority and are supplied with one barge for discharge of cargo
immediately on arrival, whether turn is in force or not. Should there be
congestion, Agents require Stowage Plan showing clearly that all Dubai cargo
is freely available and Master’s signature on a request for discharge turn.
Based on this, vessels will be registered for turn. Registration can only be
performed during office hours.
After confirmed registration, at which will be given a deadline for turn, ships
may proceed to other ports for discharge, but must return to Dubai prior to
time and date given, otherwise turn is lost. Particular cargoes for HH The
Ruler have priority, This should be evidenced by Manifests which will be
produced to Customs Authorities in Dubai for approval. The cargoes must
be accessible for immediate discharge, which should be verified by stowage
plan.
Lay-By/Laying-Up Berth: Sixteen bollards available on Lee Breakwater for
Mediterranean Moor of lay-by/lay-up vessels.
Lighterage: Available.
STEVEDORES: Hamriya Port: No stevedoring company in port, labour
arranged by ship’s Agent.
Loading/Discharging Rates: Stevedores, tally clerks, supervisors, etc.,
will be supplied from shore at the same time as ships are supplied with barges.
These people work under vessels’ supervision and responsibility.
Expected outturn working three hooks:
Bagged cargo:
400 – 500 tons
Cased cargo:
150 – 200 tons
Timber on deck:
300 – 350 tons
Timber in hatches:
200 – 250 tons
Working Hours: First shift from 0800 – 1800. Second shift from 1800 – 2400.
Third shift from 0000 – 0800.
Very difficult to get stevedores to work third shift unless ship will complete
within a reasonable time into the third shift. First two shifts always worked.
Stevedores Requirements: Drinking water must be supplied by ship free
of charge to all men from shore but food only to supervisors, tally clerks,
watchmen and foremen.
Usually five ships can work at one time.
MEDICAL: Qualified doctors available ashore and also a hospital. Most
medicines available at fairly low prices. Dentist also available. Walking cases
should be brought ashore in the morning for treatment, but in emergency, a
doctor will board the ship.
FRESH WATER: Supplied at the bunker berth, otherwise supply is by
road tanker.
Hamriya Port: The supply is made by Port and Customs Office and vessels
may directly order their requirement or through ship’s Agent.
FUEL: Three small vessel bunker berths by Al Shindaga Fish Market,
otherwise refuelling carried out by road tanker.
Hamriya Port: EGPC supplies fuel at bunker point opposite entrance.
CHANDLERY: Fresh vegetables, frozen stuff, bonded stores, etc.,
available. Requirements should be given immediately on arrival (the liquor
and beer prices are high.).
SERVICES: Laundry: Available but about 2 – 3 days required.
DRY DOCK: Jadaf Dubai Ltd: Tel: +971 (4) 324 1616. Fax: +971 (4)
324 2424. Web: www.jadafdubai.com
Reservations: Tel: +971 (4) 324 3232 (ext. 527). Fax: +971 (4) 324 4191.
Facilities: Ship-lift 90␺25 m. capacity 3,000 tons, ship-lift capacity
6,000 tons. Repair berths totalling 1,270 m.
Also see ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
REPAIRS: Fully equipped engineering workshops, radar and radio
technicians capable of carrying out extensive repairs available. Underwater
cleaning, repairs and other works connected with this also available.
SURVEYORS: Lloyd’s.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Firefighting: No facilities available at
anchorage.
TIME: GMT plus 4 hours.
HOLIDAYS: 1 January; 10 February; 23 June*; 6 August*; 25 August*;
End of Ramadan 3 – 5 days holidays, end August; 1 November*;
21 November*; 2 December; 25 December.
* Not fixed.
WEATHER/TIDES: Summer months in the 40␥C+ and humid. Winter
months in the 20␥C+ and dry.
CONSULS: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
Additional embassies/consulates in Abu Dhabi.
TELEPHONES: Hamriya Port: No connections at the quays. However,
there are telephones in the adjacent Customs Office.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Dubai International Airport, 32 km.
CUSTOMS: Tobacco: 1,000 cigarettes or 200 cigars or 1 kilo of tobacco.
Perfumes: 1 litre of toilet water (eau de cologne) and not more than 150 grams
of perfume. Currency: Unlimited.
Alcoholic Beverages: Allowed to be stored and consumed on board and
in port, but sale of this and pornographic materials is strictly forbidden.
SHORE LEAVE: Officers and crew may come ashore during daylight
hours for shopping and recreation. They shall then carry a valid passport,
ID card or Seaman’s Book, which will be placed at the Immigration Office
when landing. The passport, ID card or Seaman’s Book will be returned upon
returning to ship. No alcoholic beverages allowed to be brought ashore.
Hamriya Port: Shore Pass: After berthing, all passports and Seaman’s
Books should be surrendered to the Customs office situated in the port area
with three copies of Crew List against which shore passes issued. Before
sailing of the vessel, a clearance should be obtained from the Port and
Customs office (Launch Section) and produced to the Customs Office for
releasing the Seaman’s Books/passports.
Business Office Hours: Normally 0800 – 1300, 1600 – 1800. Government
offices: 0800 – 1200. Banks: 0800 – 1200.
REPATRIATION: All seaman’s visas must be sent to Dubai’s airport
security for approval prior to arrival.
Until now, such airport security approval was not required for European
nationals, however, this has now changed.
On arrival, clearance without prior approval will no longer be permitted.
Any seaman arriving without prior approval will have to wait until their visa
is approved.
Applications for approval will be handled by airport security during normal
working hours. Visa submission should be made between 0700 – 0900 hrs.
on working days.
A copy of the valid passport must be attached to the seaman visa
application form for approval.
Seamen must produce their original passport as well as their seaman’s
book upon arrival at the airport.
The Airport Free Zone Authorities will reject any seaman visa applications
that do not meet the above requirements.
Seven Days Transit Visa: Since 1 February 1985 a form has been used
by the Immigration Authorities in Dubai for persons entering Dubai on Transit
Visa.
As the form has to be typed out in both English and Arabic it is essential
that full details of arriving persons are in hand at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
The information required is as follows:
1. I, the undersigned wish to sponsor the undermentioned who wishes
to enter the country for
2. Name of the sponsored
Father’s Name
3. Nationality
Passport No.
Category: Normal/Diplomatic Service
4. Place and Date of Issue
Expiry Date
5. Place and Date of Birth
Profession
DOCUMENTS: Documentation and Ship’s Agency: In the normal
OVERVIEW: The 24-hour oil loading terminal operated by Dubai
Petroleum Company (DPC) consists of the crude oil production and export
facilities of the Fateh, SW Fateh, Falah and Rashid Fields.
LOCATION: Offshore Dubai in the Arabian Gulf, approximately 40 n.m.
WNW of Port Rashid.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2837, 2887, 2888, 2889, 3413.
US Hydrographic Office No. 3647.
PORT LIMITS: The terminal limits are bounded by the following
co-ordinates:
i) Lat. 25␥ 38' 00" N, Long. 54␥ 05' 16" E
ii) Lat. 25␥ 40' 00" N, Long. 54␥ 30' 00" E
iii) Lat. 25␥ 15' 00" N, Long. 54␥ 30' 00" E
Within this restricted area, anchoring of vessels is prohibited and the
Terminal Safety Regulations are in effect.
course of events, DPC acts as tanker Agent and prepares all crude oil loading
documents free of charge. DPC refers owners/operators to regular shipping
Agents in Dubai for all other agency services.
Early Departure Procedure: Normally, completed cargo documents
required by the Master will be placed on board prior to sailing. If this is not
possible without incurring undue delays, the relevant documents will be
airmailed to the Master to await the vessel’s arrival at her discharge port.
The official cargo figures, i.e. quantity loaded, will be transmitted by radio
before unmooring. In the event of a dispute, the receipt of a Letter of Protest
will be acknowledged by the Mooring Master. Any protests by the Master
concerning the quantity of cargo should be made before departure and any
resulting investigation should be made before the vessel sails.
Outward Clearance: A tanker will be considered clear to depart Fateh
Terminal when the crude oil loading documents have been delivered to the
Master.
Mail: Official ship’s mail and crew’s personal mail is handled through ship’s
Agent and shipowners are debited accordingly.
Notice of Readiness (NOR): After arrival at the Anchorage Area and
when the tanker is ready in every respect to load, the Master may tender his
NOR.
NOR will be accepted provided one or other of the following events shall
have transpired:
a) Master shall have received the Mooring Master on board or
b) Master shall have dropped the anchor in the Anchorage Area
c) tanker is arriving within her accepted laydays.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Terminal is compliant.
PFSO: Port Captain, Dubai Petroleum Company, Fateh Field, Dubai, UAE.
Tel: +971 (4)
301 5235.
Fax: +971 (4)
301 5135.
Email: port-captain.fateh@conocophillips.com
MAX. SIZE: 70,000 – 300,000 d.w.t. With prior terminal approval, vessels
up to 350,000 d.w.t. may be accepted between the months of May
and October.
DENSITY: 1030.
RESTRICTIONS: Bridges: None.
APPROACHES: On approaching the terminal, Masters of incoming
tankers should head for the Anchorage Area (see ‘‘Anchorages’’) where,
under normal conditions, the vessel will be boarded by a DPC Mooring
Master.
Navigational Aids: All platforms, structures, SPMs and floating storage
vessels are fitted with a white light Fl.(U) 30s, 5 n.m. and horn every 30s
sounding Mo(U).
Numerous working lights are also fitted on platforms, etc.
Six flares in position:
1. Lat. 25␥ 35' 50" N, Long. 54␥ 25' 50␥ E
2. Lat. 25␥ 35' 56" N, Long. 54␥ 25' 20␥ E
3. Lat. 25␥ 35' 48" N, Long. 54␥ 25' 18␥ E
4. Lat. 25␥ 29' 44" N, Long. 54␥ 18' 29␥ E
5. Lat. 25␥ 33' 30" N, Long. 54␥ 11' 30␥ E
6. Lat. 25␥ 21' 00" N, Long. 54␥ 29' 00␥ E
The flares give an orange light which may be visible from the Terminal,
depending on atmospheric conditions, in addition the flare structures show
a white light flashing Mo(U) 30s., 5 miles.
Numerous small unlit buoys for the use of working craft may be
encountered within the terminal limits.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory within the terminal limits. Vessels to be moored
at Fateh Terminal will be boarded by a DPC Mooring Master in the Anchorage
Area. The Mooring Master will advise the Master on approaches to the SPM,
mooring and unmooring, connecting and disconnecting hoses and all other
operations within the terminal area including all manoeuvring of the vessel.
The Master or a qualified Deck Officer must be on the bridge at all times
while the tanker is being manoeuvred.
The services of a Mooring Master are provided without charge, upon the
express understanding and condition that when any Mooring Master furnished
by DPC goes aboard a vessel for the purpose of assisting such a vessel, he
becomes for such purposes the servant of the owners of the vessel and DPC
shall not be liable for any damage or injury resulting from the advice or
assistance given or made by such Mooring Master whilst aboard or in the
vicinity of the assisted vessel.
ANCHORAGES: An area just east of the terminal limits is designated as
the anchorage area, centred on position Lat. 25␥ 36' N, Long. 54␥ 31' E.
This co-ordinate represents the centre of a circle with a radius of
approximately 1 n.m. which must be used by vessels required to wait at
anchor. Anchoring within the terminal limits is strictly prohibited.
If a tanker is not scheduled to berth on arrival (e.g. another vessel is on
the berth, or the port is closed due to adverse weather conditions, etc.)
Masters will be advised by radio and requested to anchor.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ISPS Inward Clearance: Vessels
should forward their ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The initial ETA
message shall include the following Information:
a) vessel IMO number
b) vessel ISSC and date of issue
c) name of vessel Ship Security Officer (SSO)
d) name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO).
Communications with DPC: Cable Address: Dupetco, Dubai.
Telex: 45557 or 45423 DPC EM. Fax: +971 (4) 301 2200.
VHF Communications with Terminal: Once ships are within about
60 miles of Fateh Terminal communication may be established on VHF
Channel 16. This frequency is monitored continuously. Once contact has
been made on Channel 16, further conversation should be conducted on
Channel 12.
Communications After DPC Mooring Master Has Boarded: Mooring
Master will board incoming tankers at the anchorage area and will bring with
him portable UHF radio units. From that time onwards all communications
between ship and platform will be conducted by the Mooring Master via the
portable UHF units, unless, owing to failure of portables, it is necessary to
revert to VHF Channel 12.
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SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Dubai International Seafarers Center, Mina Rashid
Road,
Dubai.
Tel: +971 (4)
398 4951.
Fax: +971 (4)
398 4909.
Email: enquiries@dubaiseafarers.com Web: www.dubaiseafarers.com
Opening Hours: 0700 – 2400.
AUTHORITY: Government of Dubai, Department of Ports and Customs,
Marine Adviser’s Office, PO Box 2001, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +971 457772. FAX: +971 (4) 450810. Telex: 49787 KHORD EM.
Contact: Captain W Nelson, Marine Adviser.
AGENT: Gulf Agency Company (Dubai) LLC, PO Box 2404, Dubai, UAE.
Tel: +971 (4) 345 7555 (24 hours service), 345 7725. After office hours
489212.
Fax: +971 (4)
345 7202,
345 0644.
Telex: 45448,
45809 GACDB EM. Cables: ‘‘Confidence’’ Dubai. Radio: Marine VHF radio,
stand-by on Channels 16 and 23 and SSB 2182 kHz. Call sign ‘‘Confidence
Dubai’’. Email: dubai.ops@gulfagencycompany.com
FATEH TERMINAL: 25␥ 36' N 054␥ 26' E
(See Plan)
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Advice of Tanker Arrivals – Initial Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA):
When a tanker bound for Fateh Terminal is within 72 hours of arrival at Fateh
Terminal, the Master should notify DPC by fax or telex giving the following
information:
i) name of tanker
ii) ETA in GMT (Dubai time is GMT plus 4 throughout the year)
iii) quantity of cargo required
iv) maximum loading rate
v) deballasting time (if any)
vi) size of hose connections
vii) if vessel proceeding to any port(s) prior to Fateh, and if so, any delays
anticipated
viii) if vessel is fitted with an OCIMF approved SPM/Mooring chain stopper
ix) sailing draft and displacement
x) inert gas system status
xi) airconditioned accommodation for three personnel
xii) H2S content of tanks
xiii) ISPS statement of compliance.
Subsequent ETAs: Sections i) and ii) of the above message should be
repeated when the tanker is within 24 hours, and again when within 12 hours,
of arrival at the Fateh Terminal.
Unreasonably insufficient or inaccurate ETA messages may adversely
affect berthing of ships.
Communication when Approaching Fateh Terminal: When about
60 n.m. off the terminal contact may be made by VHF Channels 16 or 12,
and communications should continue via this method until a DPC Mooring
Master boards.
VHF: The terminal, call sign ‘‘Fateh Terminal’’, listens on Channel 16 and
works on Channel 12 throughout 24 hours.
VTS/RADAR: AIS system is operational at the terminal.
Lat. 25␥ 34' 36" N,
Long. 54␥ 28' 18" E,
BERTHS: SPM No. 1:
242␥(T) ␺ 2.83 n.m. from anchorage, depth 45.7 m. handling vessels
between 70,000 – 300,000 d.w. tonnes.
SPM No. 2: Lat. 25␥ 35' 12.6" N, Long. 54␥ 24' 36.6" E, 262␥(T) ␺ 5.85 n.m.
from
anchorage,
depth
45.7 m.
for
vessels
between
70,000 – 300,000 d.w. tonnes.
Also see ‘‘Max. Size’’.
Order of Berthing: Vessels will normally berth in order of arrival, subject
to vessel’s lay days.
MOORING: Preparation for Mooring: Vessels are requested to have
accommodation ladder safely and securely rigged for immediate use and
long enough to meet the Mooring Master’s launch. Vessels will provide a lee
for the Mooring Master on the port side both when boarding and leaving.
For vessels with a freeboard of 12.2 m. or more, the accommodation ladder
shall be rigged and lowered down so the platform is not more than 3.0 m.
from the water.
Tankers are requested to have ready on the forecastle the following:
a) two messenger lines, minimum lengths of 91.4 m.
b) selection of shackles, wire strops and tools.
When the approach to the terminal commences, the berthing tug will be
available to assist in berthing. The method and position in which the tug will
be utilised will be dependent upon the weather and tidal conditions prevailing.
At this time, the mooring boat will prepare the mooring and stand-by at the
SPM.
Approach to the SPMs necessarily involves passing, in close proximity,
various platforms and other structures. It is therefore imperative that all
measures are taken to ensure that there is no loss of power or steering during
these manoeuvres.
The mooring boat will be situated about 182.8 m. from the SPM with a
10 in. circumference polypropylene pick-up rope secured to the main
mooring, which consists of 1␺18 in. circumference nylon grommet,
connected to a standard OCIMF chafing chain and a 12.0 m. ␺ 3.5 in.
circumference pick-up wire.
During the approach of the tanker towards the SPM, ship’s crew, with the
advice of the Mooring Master’s Assistant (MMA) will prepare the forecastle
for the mooring operation. This will include passing a messenger rope through
the centre bow fairlead (or other fairlead designated by the MMA) taking the
end to the after port corner of the forecastle and, from this point, lowering
the end to the waters edge. The mooring bow stopper (AKD) attachment will
also be prepared.
Vessels which, in the Mooring Master’s opinion, do not have a suitable
method of attaching the mooring, will be refused permission to berth.
Upon the close approach of the tankers bow, the mooring boat will
manoeuvre alongside the port shoulder and attach the mooring pick-up rope
to the ship’s messenger line. The tanker will then heave up the messenger
and pick-up rope, carefully picking up the slack as the tanker approaches
the SPM. The mooring boat will now be stationed at the end of the floating
hose string in order to tow the hoses clear of the ship’s side should this
become necessary.
The pick-up rope should be continually hove in as the tanker nears the
SPM. The distance between the bow and the SPM will be continuously
relayed to the Mooring Master on the bridge by the MMA from the forecastle
and by the berthing tug. When the pick-up wire has been brought inboard
through the fairlead, it may be necessary to adjust the direction of pull and
assist the chain through the fairlead. Action required by the tanker’s crew in
this respect will be advised by the Mooring Masters Assistant.
When the chain is inboard, the connection will be made.
After the connection to the mooring is made, it may be necessary to run
the engines astern to ensure the tanker does not contact the SPM. The
Mooring Master will then advise ‘‘finished with engines’’, but at no time during
the tanker’s stay in port shall the engines be immobilised.
Shortly after the mooring operation is completed, the berthing tug will be
secured from the stern of the tanker on a long ship’s rope, polypropylene if
possible.
HOSES: Lifting Hoses: At the SPMs 2␺16 in. diameter hoses will be
lifted by ship’s gear on the port side. Each lift is 9 tons. Minimum crane SWL
15 tons.
The hoses shall be hoisted and connected by ship’s crew. The Mooring
Master will advise the ship’s officer in charge concerning lifting techniques.
Sundry Hose Connecting Equipment: Tankers shall be equipped with
the necessary blocks, tackle, wrenches, gaskets, bolts, nuts, heaving line,
etc. to effect the hose connection efficiently.
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Manifold: 2␺16 in. reducers are required on board the tanker with the
mooring gear thus enabling tankers with 16 in. ASA 150 flanges to connect
directly to the terminal hoses.
CARGO OPERATIONS: Cargo Characteristics: Oil loaded at Fateh
is Dubai Stabilised Crude with an average API of 30.3. Loading temperature
varies between 90␥F in the winter to 105␥F in the summer months. The oil
is relatively free of sediment and low in wax and asphaltenes.
Loading Rate: SPM No. 1: 60,000 bbls./hr.
SPM No. 2: 60,000 bbls./hr.
Terminal equipment dictates a minimum loading rate of 40,000 bbls./hr.
through 2␺16 in. hoses. Vessels which cannot accept this loading rate on
two hoses may be rejected.
Port Closed: Notices of Readiness will not be accepted during periods when
the port is closed. The port is ‘‘closed’’ when the weather is such that it is
too rough for incoming tankers to berth. The decision regarding the opening
and closing of the port will rest with the Fateh Terminal Port Captain or his
Deputy.
Communications During Loading: All communications relative to the
loading of the vessel shall be routed through the Mooring Master who will
remain in contact with the Production Platform K3 constantly via portable UHF
units. In case of temporary breakdown of the portable UHF circuit, contact
may be continued on VHF Channels 16 or 12.
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
Failure of Communications: Should communication with the production
platform fail, loading will cease.
Emergency Shut-Down: An emergency cessation of loading may be
effected using the ship’s VHF Channels 16 or 12, using call sign ‘‘K3’’ ‘‘Tanker’’ - ‘‘Stop Loading’’.
CRANES: Vessel’s crane/derrick required on port side. Minimum SWL
15 tons.
BALLAST: Precautions Regarding Pollution: It is the responsibility of
the Master to see that no crude, bunkers, diesel or bilge oil or dirty ballast
is pumped or spilled overboard from the vessel whilst in the area. Drip pans
should be used, especially when disconnecting hoses, in order to contain
spillage.
Dirty Ballast: At Fateh Terminal there are no slop tanks or facilities for
receiving dirty ballast. Tankers must arrive with clean ballast. In the event
that a tanker does have dirty ballast it will not be allowed to be pumped
overboard. The dirty ballast will be left aboard.
Terminal regulations require that tankers remain seaworthy and
manoeuvrable throughout their stay in port. To comply with this requirement,
the propeller must remain fully immersed, and a stern-trim in excess of 1.5%
of the tanker’s length must never be allowed to develop.
Night Discharge: During the discharge of ballast in darkness, the sea shall
be adequately lighted in the area of the overboard discharge.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available.
MEDICAL: Not available. In emergencies requiring hospitalisation, the
patient will be taken by boat from the tanker to the Production Platform,
transferred to the helideck and flown by helicopter to Dubai. The shipowner
will be charged for all expenses incurred. Full documentation will be required.
FRESH WATER: Not available.
FUEL: Not available at the terminal.
Fuel oil (IFO 180 cSt) and Gas oil can be arranged at Jebel Ali, Fujairah
or Dubai by bunker barge.
CHANDLERY: Not available.
STORING: Vessels are not permitted to receive any deliveries or any
launch alongside while loading at the terminal.
Storing may be allowed at the anchorage area by prior permission of the
Port Captain.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Dubai’’.
REPAIRS: Not available.
SURVEYORS: Cargo surveyors available.
TIME: GMT plus 4 hours.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Dubai International Airport.
SHORE LEAVE: Not possible.
REPATRIATION: Not possible.
AUTHORITY: Fateh Terminal, Dubai Petroleum Co, PO Box 2222,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (4) 301 5235. Fax: +971 (4)
301 5135. Contact: Tom Walls, Port Captain.
Email: port-captain.fateh@dubaipetroleum.ae
AGENT: Gulf Agency Co (Dubai) LLC, PO Box 2404, Dubai, UAE.
Tel: +971 (4) 345 7725, 345 7555 (24-hour service). 489212 (after hours).
Fax: +971 (4) 345 7202, 345 0644. Telex: 45448, 45809 GACDB EM.
Cables: CONFIDENCE, DUBAI. Email: dubai.ops@gulfagencycompany.com
FUJAIRAH: 25␥ 11' N 056␥ 21' E
(See Plan)
OVERVIEW: Multipurpose port specialising in containers, dry and liquid
bulk and project cargoes. It is an important bunkering depot, and has an
adjacent free zone. Approached through obstruction-free deep waters. Ships
may anchor as close as 0.5 n.m. to port.
LOCATION: Port lies outside the Gulf of Hormuz, on the eastern flank of
the Arabian Peninsula, overlooking Arabian Sea, 3 km. north of Fujairah town
and 20 km. south of Khor Fakkan.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3520 and 3526.
Nautical Publications: Admiralty Sailing Directions NP 63, Persian Gulf.
PORT LIMITS: Sea limit is bounded by lines joining the following
co-ordinates:
a) Lat. 25␥ 11.5' N, Long. 056␥ 21.5' E
b) Lat. 25␥ 11.5' N, Long. 056␥ 22.5' E
c) Lat. 25␥ 09.0' N, Long. 056␥ 22.5' E
d) Lat. 25␥ 09.0' N, Long. 056␥ 21.4' E.
Also see ‘‘Anchorages’’.
DOCUMENTS: Certificates: The following certificates must be valid and
available on board all vessels:
Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page x)
Fujairah
1 CLC Certificate
1 Derat (Exemption) Certificate
1 IOPP Certificate
1 ISM Certificate
1 Load Line Certificate
1 Oil Record Book
1 Registry Certificate
1 Ship Safety Construction Certificate
1 Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
1 Ship Safety Radio Certificate
In addition, tankers calling at Port of Fujairah Oil Terminals or Fujairah
Offshore Anchorage Areas (FOAA) must have on board the following
additional valid certificates:
1 Certificate of Class (Hull & Machinery)
1 Certificate of Fitness (chemical tankers only)
1 International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (if applicable)
1 ISSC
1 NLS Certificate (chemical tankers only)
1 Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate
1 SMPEP (chemical tankers only)
1 SOPEP
Tankers requesting anchorage and / or port clearance must submit copies
of all the above certificates in advance of arrival.
Attesting of Hydrocarbon Documents: Such as Statement of
Exportation of Oil and Its Derivatives, Discharge Certificate, Certificate of
Origin and Loading Certificate will be done only for companies having
bunkering licences in Fujairah and for tankers carrying out cargo operations
at Fujairah Oil Terminal 1 (FRCL) or Vopak Horizon Fujairah Terminal
(VHFL). In order to get aforesaid certificates attested, concerned parties
should follow these instructions:
1. Harbour Master’s office and survey company involved in cargo
operation should be informed of ship’s ETA 48 hours in advance. The
Port Authority will appoint an independent surveyor to attend the cargo
operation to check quality, quantity and cargo documents. Survey
charges, transportation and laboratory charges will be for Agent’s
account or the requested party.
2. Copies of the following certificates, together with originals, should be
available, and must be submitted for attesting within a week from the
date of completion of the cargo operation:
i. Cargo Bill of Lading
ii. Cargo Manifest
iii. Certificate of Origin
iv. Certificate of Quality
v. Certificate of Quantity
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO: Mohammad Yousof Hassan. Tel: +971 (9) 222 8800. Fax: + 971 (9)
222 8022. Email: sec_pof@fujairahport.ae
MAX. SIZE: Bulk: Draft 6.5 m.
Containers: 50,000 d.w.t., LOA 200 m., draft 12.0 m., depth 12.5 m.
Tankers: 175,000 d.w.t., LOA 300 m., draft 17.5 m.
Also see ‘‘Restrictions’’, ‘‘Berths’’, ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ and ‘‘Agent’s Report’’
dated March 2001.
DENSITY: 1024 – 1027.
RESTRICTIONS: Berthing and unberthing throughout 24 hours. Vessels
will be berthed on a first come first served basis.
Main Quay Draft Restrictions:
1. Vessels with a draft of less than 11.5 m. can be moved at any state
of the tide.
2. Vessels with a draft from 11.5 – 12.0 m. can only be moved from
2 hours before to 4 hours after HW.
3. Vessels with a draft in excess of 12.0 m. can only be moved at a time
agreed by the Harbour Master.
Any variances to the above restrictions must be agreed by the Harbour
Master, Port of Fujairah.
STS Transfers: Berthing operations for Ship-to-Ship (STS) cargo transfers
within the Fujairah Offshore Anchorage Area are only carried out in daylight
hours. Unberthing is possible throughout 24 hours. Movements of vessels
when double-banked (side-by-side) are prohibited.
Fuel Transfers: Offshore Anchorage Area: Round-the-clock operations
possible for vessels not exceeding LOA 130 m. For vessels over LOA 130 m.
only daylight operations allowed. Only motorised barges of LOA less than
130 m. are allowed for bunkering or slop collecting operations, and can
operate throughout 24 hours.
Inside Port of Fujairah: Vessels less than LOA 90 m. may conduct operations
throughout 24 hours. The vessel should have a valid Marine Charge
Exemption Licence, and the Master must have a valid Pilotage Exemption
Certificate.
Single Hull Tankers: Vessel’s of more than 25 years of age are not
permitted to carry out any hydrocarbon operations, irrespective of vessel’s
deadweight. CAS Certificate and Flag State permission is required for single
hull vessels between 15 and 25 years of age, along with a duly signed CAS
checklist.
Trim: Maximum allowable trim for berthing, unberthing and alongside is
0.015 x LOA.
APPROACHES: The approach channel’s width is 185 m. at the entrance
with depth 15.0 m.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory except for UAE craft and MENAS tender. Notice
of ETA and request for a Pilot must be made via Agent at least 24 hours
prior to arrival at the fairway buoy (Lat. 25␥ 09.33'N, Long. 056␥ 22.2' E). Pilot
launch will keep listening watch on VHF Channels 8 and 16, 2 hours prior to
ETA. Pilots work on VHF Channel 8.
The Pilot boarding point for vessels calling at port of Fujairah is 0.5 n.m.
east of the fairway buoy, in position Lat. 25␥ 09.33' N, Long. 056␥ 22.73' E.
For vessels calling at Vopak Horizon Fujairah Terminal, Pilot boards 2.0 n.m.
from Fujairah breakwater, in position Lat. 25␥ 11.0' N, Long. 056␥ 24.27' E.
Pilot ladder/accommodation ladder combination must comply with SOLAS
and IPA requirements. A mechanical hoist of an approved type is considered
an acceptable alternative to a conventional pilot ladder when used in
conjunction with an accommodation ladder. A single wire mechanical hoist
is not acceptable.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
ANCHORAGES: The Port Authority has designated various anchorages
as per operational requirements of the vessels. There are no anchoring fees.
It is important that vessels contact Port Control at least 2 hours prior to arrival,
stating ETA, vessel’s name, vessel type, port of registry, flag, Master’s name,
n.t., g.t., d.w.t., IMO No., vessel’s condition, local Agent, purpose of call, last
port, next port and ETD. Port Control will then assign an anchorage position.
Vessels arriving to anchor will be allocated their respective anchorage area,
and geographical position plus bearing and distance from the North
Breakwater Light.
It is the responsibility of the Master to select a safe anchoring position for
the vessel. After dropping anchor, vessel must report its anchored position
and time to Port Control.
It is prohibited to anchor outside the designated anchorage areas and the
following limits due to underwater cables:
Northern limit:
Lat. 25␥ 09.5' N
Southern limit:
Lat. 25␥ 06.5' N
Eastern limit:
Long. 056␥ 35.0' E
Designated anchorage areas are as follows.
(1) Anchorage A: 24 anchorages for vessels awaiting orders or long-term
expected stay. All equipment, mechanical and electrical devices must
be in full working condition and maintain readiness status consistent with
SOLAS, MARPOL and OCIMF. There will be a minimum manning scale
for these vessels as per Minimum Safe Manning Certificate issued in
compliance with SOLAS.
Co-ordinates: Lat. 25␥ 18.0' N, Long. 056␥ 26.0' E
Lat. 25␥ 18.0' N, Long. 056␥ 33.4' E
Lat. 25␥ 16.5' N, Long. 056␥ 33.4' E
Lat. 25␥ 16.5' N, Long. 056␥ 28.0' E
Lat. 25␥ 15.6' N, Long. 056␥ 28.0' E
Lat. 25␥ 15.6' N, Long. 056␥ 26.0' E
(2) Anchorage B: 36 anchorages for vessels requiring bunkers or lube oil.
Co-ordinates: Lat. 25␥ 16.5' N, Long. 056␥ 28.0' E
Lat. 25␥ 16.5' N, Long. 056␥ 33.4' E
Lat. 25␥ 12.0' N, Long. 056␥ 33.4' E
Lat. 25␥ 12.0' N, Long. 056␥ 28.0' E
(3) Anchorage C: 14 anchorages for vessels that require marine services
excluding oil products.
Co-ordinates: Lat. 25␥ 15.6' N, Long. 056␥ 26.2' E
Lat. 25␥ 15.6' N, Long. 056␥ 28.0' E
Lat. 25␥ 10.5' N, Long. 056␥ 28.0' E
Lat. 25␥ 10.5' N, Long. 056␥ 26.2' E
(4) Anchorage D: 6 anchorages for vessels carrying hazardous cargoes,
explosives and LPG/LNG tankers.
Co-ordinates: Lat. 25␥ 19.4' N, Long. 056␥ 28.4' E
Lat. 25␥ 19.4' N, Long. 056␥ 33.4' E
Lat. 25␥ 18.2' N, Long. 056␥ 33.4' E
Lat. 25␥ 18.2' N, Long. 056␥ 28.4' E
(5) Anchorage S: 16 anchorages for tankers for STS operations.
Co-ordinates: Lat. 25␥ 12.0' N, Long. 056␥ 28.0' E
Lat. 25␥ 12.0' N, Long. 056␥ 33.4' E
Lat. 25␥ 10.0' N, Long. 056␥ 33.4' E
Lat. 25␥ 10.0' N, Long. 056␥ 28.0' E
(6) Anchorage V: 6 anchorages for tankers waiting for inbound berth space
at VHFL Terminal.
Co-ordinates: Lat. 25␥ 14.5' N, Long. 056␥ 25.5' E
Lat. 25␥ 14.5' N, Long. 056␥ 26.2' E
Lat. 25␥ 10.5' N, Long. 056␥ 26.2' E
Lat. 25␥ 10.5' N, Long. 056␥ 25.5' E
(7) Anchorage W: 4 anchorages for vessels waiting for inbound berth space
within Fujairah Port.
Co-ordinates: Lat. 25␥ 10.5' N, Long. 056␥ 25.5' E
Lat. 25␥ 10.5' N, Long. 056␥ 28.0' E
Lat. 25␥ 09.7' N, Long. 056␥ 28.0' E
Lat. 25␥ 09.7' N, Long. 056␥ 25.5' E
When sailing from the anchorage area, vessels must report their departure
time and destination to Port Control.
Also see ‘‘Notices’’.
PRATIQUE: Normal quarantine regulations apply. Radio pratique can be
obtained via the Agent, provided the Master can state that no serious illness
has occurred on board during the preceding 30 days.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessel to advise Port Control and
Agent of ETA 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival. Initial ETA notification
to include the following:
1. ETA at Pilot boarding area
2. vessel’s name and IMO No.
3. vessel type
4. vessel’s condition, cargo information
5. local Agent
6. purpose of call
7. last port
8. next port
9. ETD.
Agents should re-confirm ETA 24 hours prior to vessels’ arrival.
Fujairah Oil Terminal-1 (OT1): Vessels bound for OT1 to advise Port
Control (Harbour Master’s office) and Oil Terminal 1 Superintendent, via
Agent, of ETA and arrival draft 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival at the
pilot station. The 72-hour message to include Permission to Enter - ISPS
Form No.1 and Tanker Pre-Arrival information, signed and stamped by ship’s
Master/Agent, and to include the following:
a) vessels name
b) call sign/IMO Number
c) flag/port of registry
d) year built
e) LOA and maximum beam
f) n.t/g.t. and arrival displacement
g) distance bow to manifold and manifold to stern
h) maximum height of manifold above waterline
i) summer/tropical deadweight
j) summer/tropical drafts
k) arrival and departure drafts
l) last port of call
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m) next port of call
n) type of tanker S.B.T. or C.B.T.
o) number/size and distance between manifolds
p) maximum load/discharge rate per line/hour as applicable
q) whether possible to load/discharge multi grades, if so, how many?
r) last cargo
s) vessel condition (ballast/loaded/part loaded)
t) if loaded, type and quantity of cargo on board
u) type and quantity of nominated cargo to be loaded or discharged.
v) if vessel fully inerted/confirm inert gas plant operational
w) number and type of mooring ropes forward, aft, maindeck and their
SWLs
x) security level of vessel. If level more than 1, state reason for higher
level
y) name and rank of Ship Security Officer
z) Ship Master’s name
Vopak Horizon Fujairah Terminal (VHFL): Vessels bound for VHFL to
submit the following information to the terminal prior to arrival:
a) Q-88
b) S.d.w.t.
c) LOA
d) LBP
e) summer draft
f) flag
g) draft on arrival
h) draft on departure
i) departure displacement
j) ballasting and deballasting arrangements, is vessel SBT?
k) number, size and distance between manifold connections
l) maximum loading or discharge rate
m) whether simultaneous loading or discharging possible, if more than
one grade
n) Master’s name
o) previous cargo
p) on board cargo details if any
q) nominated cargo for loading, quantity and stowage plan
r) ETA
s) last port
t) next port of call
u) is the vessel ISPS compliant?
v) ISPS certificate number/issuing authority
w) MARSEC level of ship
x) if level greater than 1, state reason for higher level
y) last 10 ports of call
z) name of SSO.
Ship-to-Ship Operations: See ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
VHF: Vessels should establish radio contact with Fujairah Port Control
Station when within VHF range if they intend anchoring in Fujairah waters
or are proceeding to Fujairah port.
Following channels are used throughout 24 hours, by the Fujairah Port
Authorities:
Station
Channel
Fujairah Port Control
Fujairah Port Operations
Tugs
Working Channels
Pilots
Pollution Control
16, 10
9
10, 12
9, 10, 11, 12
8
10, 16
Function
Distress, safety and
calling frequency
Pilot services
Berthing/unberthing
Vessels in the Fujairah area are reminded not to use the above channels
except for the purposes specified.
Vessels at Fujairah can utilise Emirates Radio on Channel 28 for local and
international telephone calls.
VTS/RADAR: Port Control and pilot launch are equipped with radar. Fog
is almost unknown though visibility is restricted by sand mainly in July
and August.
TUGS: The use of tugs will be compulsory except at discretion of the
Harbour Master. There are five tugs (1␺60.5 tonnes, 1␺46 tonnes,
1␺31 tonnes, 1␺16.3 tonnes and 1␺15 tonnes) available. All are equipped
with firefighting capabilities and anti-pollution spray booms.
Two emergency towing wires, length 50 – 55 m., diameter according to
vessel’s deadweight and in line with OCIMF guidelines, to be rigged, one
each end of vessel, and maintained 1 m. above the waterline. This includes
at the SPM.
BULK FACILITIES: Port handles steel billets, steel bars, metals and
ores, coal, aggregates and industrial salt at Shallow Draft Quay and Fujairah
Jetty. Gearless vessels can be accommodated. Bulk loader capacity max.
2,200 t.p.h.
Also see ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Port has built up high level of expertise in
road relay, consolidation and deconsolidation, sea and air cargo and
transshipment. Paved storage for 30,000 TEU. Container repair facilities
available. Four gantry cranes, 152␺220 V and 80␺440 V reefer points.
Tidal berthing is permitted at Container Berth No. 1 for vessels drawing
more than 10 m. Vessels drawing less than 11.5 m. can berth at Container
Berths No. 2 and 3 at any state of tide, however vessels drawing
11.5 – 12.0 m. have to manoeuvre at HW. Vessels drawing more than 12.0 m.
may be permitted at Berths No. 2 and 3 with prior approval from the Harbour
Master.
Berths have 8 in. diameter pipeline, connected to either Emarat or Caltex
tank farms, for the discharge of gas oil, mogas and avgas.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’.
OTHER FACILITIES:
Project Cargoes: Port has built up expertise in handling project cargoes,
through association with desalination plant facility in Qidfa.
Ro-Ro: Facilities available for car carriers and Ro-Ro traffic equipped with
quarter ramp.
Livestock: 80,000 sq.m. specialised livestock pens with necessary
clearance facilities.
Also see ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’.
TANKER FACILITIES:
Fujairah Oil Terminal 1: Operator: Fujairah Refinery Company Ltd.
Tel: +971 (9) 228 1188. Fax: +971 (9) 222 8446. Web: www.vitol.com
Location: Lat. 25␥ 11.1' N, Long. 056␥ 21.9' E. Within the breakwaters of
Fujairah port.
Facilities: 24 tanks with a storage capacity of 422,000 cu.m. The refinery has
a capacity to handle 92,000 bbls./day. Handles naphtha, fuel oil and gas oil.
Berth
OT1 – B1
OT1 – B2W
OT1 – B2
OT1 – B2E
OT1 – B3W
OT1 – B3
OT1 – B3E
Loading Arms
(MLA)
Max. height of MLA
permitted from jetty top
(m.)
Products
4␺12 in.
2␺12 in.
4␺16 in.
2␺12 in.
2␺12 in.
4␺16 in.
2␺12 in.
12.65
12.65
15.15
12.65
12.65
15.15
12.65
2␺black, 2␺white
1␺black, 1␺white
2␺black, 2␺ white
1␺black, 1␺white
1␺black, 1␺ white
2␺black, 2␺white
1␺black, 1␺white
Ship-to-Ship Operations: STS tanker operations off Fujairah must take
place at Anchorage S, following the approval of the Harbour Master. It is
discouraged to carry out STS operations off port limits within territorial waters.
Pilots and tugs are compulsory and will be arranged by Port of Fujairah.
Vessel to advise Port Control, via Agent, of ETA at Anchorage S, 72, 48 and
24 hours prior to arrival. The following information is required from both
vessels involved in the operation:
a) vessel’s name and IMO number
b) n.t. and g.t.
c) d.w.t.
d) LOA
e) hull type
f) arrival condition
g) class
h) ETA.
Vessel shall make contact with Port Control 2 hours prior to arrival on VHF
Channel 16/8/10. 2 hours notice required before sailing.
Vessel’s Agent to arrange pneumatic fenders and hoses as required, and
to appoint an oil spill response company in the event of a pollution incident.
MOORING: Ropes and wires are both acceptable, although wires are
preferable. If vessel uses ropes and wires at the same time, mixed moorings
on the same lead are not permitted. All mooring lines should be in good
condition and tended to at the same tension.
VHFL SPM: Operator: Vopak Horizon Fujairah Ltd. Tel: +971 (9) 228 1800.
Fax: +971 (9) 228 1358. Web: www.vopakhorizonfujairah.com
Location: Lat. 25␥ 12' 44" N, Long. 056␥ 23' 09" E.
Facilities: The SPM is operated as part of the VHFL Terminal. All pilotage
and docking services are provided by Fujairah Port Authority. The approach
channel to the SPM has depth 20.6 m. (CD). Vessel to have maximum trim
3.0 m., propeller to be submerged at all times.
The SPM is painted yellow, diameter 13.5 m. and height above the water
9.6 m., secured by six cables anchored to the seabed. The buoy is equipped
with a foghorn. Depth at the berth is 26.0 m. (CD). Fuel oil only handled at
the berth.
Mooring: Mooring and lifting equipment should be compliant with current
OCIMF standards, AKD or similar type 76 mm. bow stopper with 200 tonnes
SWL or 54 mm. bow stopper with SWL of 100 tonnes required. Vessel to
have a clean lead from bow stopper to mooring winch drum, able to store
110 m. of 80 mm. polypropylene pick-up rope and 100 m. of 28 mm.
messenger rope supplied by the vessel.
Hoses: Manifold arrangement to be as per the OCIMF guidelines and
manifolds (port side usually used) should be compatible to connect the 16 in.
floating tanker rail hose. There is 1␺16 in. floating hose string with hose
sections length 10.6 – 12.1 m. handling max pressure 15.5 Bar. Tankers
40,000 – 60,000 d.w.t. are required to have a derrick/crane 10 tonnes SWL
and over 60,000 d.w.t. 15 tonnes SWL rigged on the port side ready to handle
the hose string.
Operations: Whilst at the SPM, vessel must ensure that:
a) a responsible deck officer mans the bridge
b) a responsible engineer mans the engine room control room
c) a responsible deck officer mans the cargo control room
d) a deck watch is maintained during cargo operations, and
communication is maintained with the bridge and cargo control room
e) Port Control is informed of any pollution and / or fire incident
The maximum time allowed for vessel to stay at the SPM is 1 hour from
the time of disconnection of the cargo hose. Any dispute relating to Cargo
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BERTHS:
Berth
Shallow Draft Quay
Fujairah Jetty
Container Berth No. 1
Container Berth No. 2
Container Berth No. 3
Container Berth No. 4
OT1 – B1
OT1 – B2W
OT1 – B2
OT1 – B2E
OT1 – B3W
OT1 – B3
OT1 – B3E
VHFL Terminal Berth
No. 1
VHFL Terminal Berth
No. 2
VHFL Terminal Berth
No. 3
VHFL Terminal Berth
No. 4
VHFL SPM
* d.w.t.
Max. draft
(m.)
Max.
Displacement
(tons)
7.0
250
7.0
150
11.0
180
12.5
200
12.5
200
12.5
200
15.0
180
15.0
130
15.0
250
15.0
130
15.0
130
15.0
250
15.0
130
18.0 74 – 295
6.5
6.5
10.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
13.5
13.5
13.5
13.5
13.5
13.5
13.5
15.5
50,000*
50,000*
50,000*
50,000*
54,000
25,000
120,000
25,000
25,000
120,000
25,000
5,000 – 260,000*
14.0 74 – 200
11.9
3,000 – 60,000*
12.3
140
11.0
2,000 – 15,000*
11.9
140
8.5
2,000 – 15,000*
26.0
300
17.5
40,000 – 175,000*
Length Depth
(m.)
(m.)
240
150
300
150
150
300
150
LOA
(m.)
Fujairah
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Quantity and Quality or documentation between vessel, terminal operator
and cargo surveyor should be resolved at Fujairah Offshore Anchorage C.
VHFL Terminal: Operator: Vopak Horizon Fujairah Ltd. Tel: +971 (9)
228 1800. Fax: +971 (9) 228 1358. Web: www.vopakhorizonfujairah.com
Location: Lat. 25␥ 12.3' N, Long. 056␥ 22.1' E.
Facilities: The terminal is operated as a joint venture between Royal Vopak
and ENOC Group. The terminal consists of a 1,493,689 cu.m. tank farm
spread over a 13 ha. site, and includes four berths and an SPM, north of the
port of Fujairah. The tank farm comprises 48 tanks, ranging from
6,000 – 57,565 cu.m., all equipped with aluminium dome roofs and internal
floating decks. Tanks have been designed to enable easy switch to and from
dirty products when required. Each tank is equipped with an individual pump
and line to the manifold to reduce risks of contamination.
Berths are located in open sea, and accessed via a 990 m. long pier.
(Berths No. 1 and 2 are located approximately 750 m. along the pier).
12 pipelines, handles condensate, fuel oil, crude oil, gasoline, gas oil,
naphtha, jet fuel, kerosene, heavy oil and bulk chemicals such as gasoline
components. Two additional berths are under construction, and will
accommodate vessels up to 60,000 and 110,000 d.w.t. respectively, handling
white products (2␺12 in. lines) and black products (2␺16 in. lines).
There is no air draft restriction at berths. Max. allowed trim 0.015 ␺ LOA
with propeller fully submerged.
Mooring:
Berth
No.
Max.
Arrival
Draft
(m.)
Max.
Sailing
Draft
(m.)
1
2
3
4
14.8
11.2
10.5
8.0
15.5
11.9
11.0
8.5
Max.
Mooring
Approach
Berth
Hook
Angle Height (CD) Loads
(m.)
(tons)
15␥
15␥
9.6
9.6
6.1
6.1
50/75
50/40
Manifold
Height
(m.)
1.0 – 23.0
1.0 – 23.0
Hoses: Each berth is equipped with chicksans with quick-release couplings
to enable easy disconnection of vessels in case the weather suddenly
deteriorates.
Chicksans
Loading rate
Discharge rate
Berth
No. 1
Berth
No. 2
Berth
No. 3
Berth
No. 4
2␺16 in., 3␺12 in.
3,000 cu.m./hr.
3,000 cu.m./hr.
5␺12 in.
3,000 cu.m./hr.
3,000 cu.m./hr.
2␺8 in.
2␺8 in.
Operations: Closed loop loading and discharge operations are to be adhered
to. Operations will be suspended if there is a mean wind speed over 25 knots
and a wave height of 2.0 m. Vessel will be required to depart the berth if the
mean wind speed exceeds 30 knots and a wave height of 3.0 m.
Lifeboats should be in the ready to launch position at the embarkation level
with open lashings.
The maximum allowed time for vessel to stay alongside is 1 hour from the
time of disconnection of the marine loading arms to Pilot boarding time. Any
dispute relating to Cargo Quantity and Quality or documentation between
vessel, terminal operator and cargo surveyor should be resolved at Fujairah
Offshore Anchorage C.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’, ‘‘Container Facilities’’, ‘‘Regulations’’, ‘‘Shipmaster’s
Report’’ dated December 1997 and ‘‘Agent’s Report’’ dated March 2001.
CRANES: See ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Equipment includes mobile
cranes, all types of cargo slings, forklifts, trailers and MAFIs.
Equipment
No.
Capacity
Quay cranes
3
40.0 tons, outreach 34.5 – 40.73 m., height
from quay to underside of spreader
2␺26.2 m., and 1␺29.3 m.
40.6 tons, height from quay to underside
of spreader 1␺30 m.
40.6 tons
25 tons
Quay cranes
3
RTG
Mobile cranes
Gantry cranes
Toploader
Empty handlers
Forklifts
Forklifts
Ro-Trucks
Trailers
Bulk loader
Low bed/gooseneck
trailers
Aggregate elevator
11
2
4
11
3
3
5
37
40
18
40 tons
12 tons
5 tons
2.5 tons
50 tons
1␺45, 1␺40 or 2␺20 tons
2,000 t.p.h.
Different capacities
1
1,000 t.p.h.
⌻ After berthing, the vessel may commence deballasting (in daylight
only) under the observation of the chemist surveyor who must take
samples every hour. These samples are to be tested until completion
of the discharge of clean ballast water.
⌻ If the surveyor observes any oil content while deballasting, discharging
must be stopped immediately and Port Control informed through VHF
Channels 10 and 16.
⌻ Final survey report must be submitted within 24 hours to Harbour
Master’s office.
POLLUTION: Vessel to report any pollution incident to Port Control on
VHF Channel 16/10. In the event of a minor oil spill incident, the following
anti-pollution equipment is available for environmental protection within the
Fujairah Offshore Anchorage Area:
22.72 cu.m. oil dispersant (chemicals)
22.72 cu.m. foam
Six units of back pack sprayer (capacity 0.022 cu.m. each)
500 m. SANOL oil spill absorbent (for final recovery)
Five speedboats
Five harbour tugs with total a capacity of 28 cu.m. dispersant and
40 cu.m. foam
Two workboats with total a capacity of 2 cu.m. dispersant.
All harbour tugs and workboats are equipped with oil dispersant booms.
Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Garbage service is compulsory. Skips are provided
alongside. Collection is made upon request from ship. Arrangements can be
made through Port Operations Dept. Tel: +971 (9) 228 800, Extension 220.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Two private operators, Fairdeal and Emepco,
provide slop reception facilities utilising seven barges, totalling 52,891 d.w.t.,
and slops tanker totalling 172,492 d.w.t. Treatment facilities provided by The
Arabian Environmental Protection Co. Arrangements to be made via Agent.
Barges are not permitted alongside vessels at oil terminals.
⌻ Fairdeal Marine Services. Tel: +971 (9) 201 4100. Fax: +971 (9)
222 8147. Email: agency@fairdeal.ae Web: www.fairdeal.gr
⌻ Emepco Marine Services. Tel: +971 (9) 222 8840. Fax: +971 (9)
222 8841.
MEDICAL: There is a port clinic located within the port and, outside the
port, hospital facilities are available.
Also see ‘‘Customs’’.
FRESH WATER: Good potable water is available and supplied by road
tanker, water barge or pipeline, by prior arrangement through Agent. Barges
are not permitted alongside vessels at oil terminals.
FUEL: Gas oil available ex-jetty. Fuel oil by prior arrangement through local
Agent, supplied by bunker barge. There are 15 motorised barges available
(total 109,000 d.w.t.), supported by five storage tankers. Bunker barges are
not permitted alongside vessel at oil terminals.
Also see ‘‘Regulations’’ and ‘‘Restrictions’’.
CHANDLERY: There are numerous ship chandlers available.
SERVICES: Derat Exemption Inspectors are available.
Ship Servicing: GAC operates ship servicing along Lat. 25␥ 10' N.
A range of services is offered including crew change, fresh provisions,
underwater cleaning and inspection, propeller polishing, STS transfer and
classification society survey inspections.
There are around 80 utility boats, owned by 28 specialised agencies,
operating at the port.
Helicopters: Helicopter services are available from Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Also see ‘‘Anchorages’’.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Developments’’ and ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
REPAIRS: Routine maintenance of medium engineering type is available.
Offshore hull cleaning and repairs available. Immobilisation, maintenance,
hot work, tank cleaning and tank washing is not permitted on board vessel
whilst at any oil terminal.
Also see ‘‘Developments’’.
SURVEYORS: Classification Society and cargo surveyors available
locally and from Dubai.
⌻ DNV: Tel: +971 (9) 228 1264. Fax: +971 (9) 228 1255.
⌻ ABS: Tel: +971 (4) 352 0371. Email: absdubai@eagle.org
⌻ Lloyd’s Register: Tel: +971 (4) 701 4140. Fax: +971 (4) 701 4219.
Email: dubai-surveyors@lr.org
⌻ Bureau Veritas: Tel: +971 (4) 345 3560. Fax: +971 (4) 345 2391.
⌻ SGS: Tel: +971 (9) 222 8874. Fax: +971 (9) 222 8276.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Contact Port Control on VHF
Channels 16/10.
REGULATIONS: Tankers:
project cargoes, cars and containers. Additional compacted land area of
250,000 sq.m. approx., available for temporary pre or post-shipment storage
of bulk cargoes. Transit shed with 12,000 sq.m. floor space and LCL facility.
STEVEDORES: The port works on a 24-hour 7 day week basis.
Requirements for port labour must be submitted to operations department
by 1200 hrs. prior to day required. Advise Agent of requirements.
BALLAST: If a vessel is a segregated ballast tanker of the double skin
type and all ballast water contained in the ballast tanks is totally segregated
from the cargo tanks, including the vents and pipeline, testing inspection
before deballasting is not applicable.
If deballasting is required during loading operation, permission may be
given under the following terms:
⌻ Deballasting must be in daylight under inspection, testing and
monitoring of an approved petroleum inspector from testing services
or oil laboratory companies.
⌻ A chemist surveyor must board the vessel on arrival before berthing
for sampling and testing the ballast tanks and double bottom tanks
containing clean ballast water. Port Control must be advised by fax
and VHF of the analysis and results. The ballast water must be less
than the specified 10 p.p.m. oil content, only then may the Pilot board
the vessel for berthing.
1. All equipment, mechanical, electrical devices and IG system (IGS)
must be in full working condition and shall maintain readiness status
consistent with SOLAS, MARPOL and OCIMF.
2. Maximum operational wind speed is 30 knots.
3. IGS should be operational if applicable and tanks should be inerted
to less than 8% of oxygen by volume. Tankers not fitted with IGS as
per SOLAS Chapter II-2 Regulation 60 and carrying oil other than
crude oil of flashpoint 60␥C or above can be exempted.
For tankers below 20,000 d.w.t., IGS is not required but it must be
working if fitted.
For tankers from 20,000 to 40,000 d.w.t., SOLAS Exemption
Certificate is required if IGS is not fitted.
4. A properly rigged ship’s gangway or accommodation ladder with
safety net should be provided for the safe access of the shore
personnel.
5. Tanker to be free from internal/external leakage and all cargo systems
to be fully operational.
6. Stress calculations for cargo and ballasting executed and shall be
within recommended safety limits. Cargo load and/or discharge plan
shall be ready as applicable.
7. All navigation, mooring, lighting equipment, mooring communications
and engines fully operational.
8. Radars to be switched off while alongside berth.
9. VHF and AIS either switched off or on low power.
10. GMDSS equipment earthed, MF/HF to be switched off.
11. Pump rooms adequately ventilated on exhaust mode and illuminated
along with fixed oxygen/gas detection and monitoring systems, which
should be fully operational and running.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
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12. Fixed means of communication inside pump rooms from cargo control
room to be fully operational with audible and visual alarms. Bilge high
level alarms to be in working condition.
13. Deck lighting to be fully operational.
14. Propeller to be fully submerged (maximum as is possible).
15. Manifold drip trays to be clean, dry and without any traces of oil
16. All scuppers on weather deck to be plugged and chocked.
17. All store rooms, engine room and accommodation external doors to
be closed.
18. All vents to be trimmed to exclude entry of cargo vapours inside
accommodation and engine room/machinery spaces.
19. Air conditioning system to be in recirculation mode, or to be fitted with
gas detection system at the fresh air intake vents.
20. Wilden pumps to be rigged properly and earthed, ready for instant
operation.
21. Fire fighting equipment ready at the operation manifold, this includes,
a) dry powder fire extinguishers
b) two fire hoses ready forward and aft of the manifold
c) fire plan including updated crew list with port name and date,
stowage plan and MSDS for on board cargo
d) International Shore Connection with requisite nuts/bolts/gaskets
and spanners
e) fire main to be kept pressurised throughout vessel stay at terminal
22. Anti oil pollution equipment ready at the manifold
23. Pressure gauges fitted at all manifolds on either side
24. Pressure vacuum valves in good working condition
25. All cargo and ballast tank covers to be closed and secured.
26. Unused cargo and bunker connections secured with blanks fully
bolted.
27. All cargo oil tanks to be fitted with operational independent overfill
alarms with visual and audible means on maindeck beside Cargo
Control Room.
Below conditions required to be fulfilled by the vessels not fitted
with overfill alarms and fixed tanks gauging system for cargo oil tanks,
a) at least three operational and MMC/UTI tapes on board with
certificates
b) vessel should not top off more than two cargo tanks at a time
c) tanks should not be loaded more than 90% of their capacities
d) number of cargo watch keepers increased to monitor not only
topping off tanks but other tanks as well to confirm tanks levels are
being maintained
e) each watch keeper must carry independent walkie talkie to
communicate with cargo officer directly without any delay.
28. Oxygen and acetylene bottles must be stowed inside the specified
lockers and be disconnected from the mains. No empty bottles outside
the specific lockers.
29. All cargo oil tanks to be fitted with closed tank gauging system with
remote readout in cargo control room. This system should also have
high level alarms for each tank.
30. Sampling only allowed with closed sampling devices and samplers.
31. At Fujairah Oil Terminal 1, after each operation loading or discharging
the stripping of loading arms can be done by the following options:
a) to tanker
b) to quay sump tank
c) to user’s line
i) first part: outboard arm assembly always to tanker
ii) second part: riser and inboard arm assembly to quay sump tank
or user’s line.
32. A pre-operation safety meeting will be held immediately after berthing
before any operation commences between the Master, the cargo
officer, normally chief officer, and the Terminal superintendent for
operational and safety details.
HOLIDAYS: First day of Id Al Fitr, first day of Id Al Adha.
WEATHER/TIDES: Climate of Fujairah is semi-arid with a wide diurnal
range, limited rainfall and humidity varying from month to month. The winter
months are mild.
Tidal Range: 3.0 m.
TELEPHONES: Available for placing on board vessels alongside.
Arrangements to be made via Agent. Mobile telephone coverage provided,
GSM 900/1800 and 3G 2100 (2009).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Fujairah International Airport, 5 km. Sharjah
International Airport, 47 km. Dubai International Airport, 111 km.
CONNECTIONS: Fujairah has direct access to the main road system that
links the urban areas of the Emirates. The port is approximately 22 km. north
of the border crossing into Oman. Fujairah Airport (FJR) is primarily a cargo
handling airport. A large selection of international services is available from
Dubai (DXB) Airport.
Travel advice is available from UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Web: www.fco.gov.uk
BANKS: National banks with ATM facilities available.
CUSTOMS: It is permitted to import up to 1 litre of alcohol and
300 cigarettes. Laws are extremely strict on the import of drugs, pornographic
videos or books, magazines and transmission devices such as walkie-talkie
radios and Morse keys. Any video cassette is likely to be taken and screened
by Customs before being allowed through. This can cause delays.
Due to drug laws, any medicines carried on board are likely to be subject
to close scrutiny and sometimes analysis. Some seafarers have been
imprisoned pending analysis, so it is recommended not to carry any
medicines, unless for life saving purposes, in which case a doctor’s certificate
or prescription should be carried. If in any doubt, the local Agent should be
informed before attempting to carry such medicines through Customs.
SHORE LEAVE: Shore leave is permitted. Vessels at Fujairah Oil
Terminal 1, Agent should submit a Crew List to the terminal’s security office.
Each member of ship’s crew must carry proper identification with a
photograph of the bearer, to be shown on leaving the port. This will be retained
and returned when the crew member re-enters the terminal. Transport shall
be arranged by Agent for crew wishing to go outside the port.
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REPATRIATION: Permissible via Dubai and Sharjah Airports,
about 1.5 hours by road. Valid Seaman’s Book and passport required. Crew
changes not permitted at Vopak Horizon Fujairah Ltd.
Palestinian, Somalian, Kenyan, Tanzanian, Iraqi and Yemeni nationals
disembarking in Fujairah that need to apply for a Seaman or Visit Visa must
have the following supporting documents:
a) Certificate of Competency and Higher Education Certificate or degree
for a Seaman Visa
b) Higher Education Certificate or degree for a Visit Visa.
The Visit Visa takes a minimum of two working days for processing on an
urgent basis.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: See ‘‘Shore Leave’’.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: A duty free shop selling wines, spirits, beers,
cigarettes, cigars, electrical goods, cameras, luxury goods, gift items, and
providing refreshments, snacks, darts and pool is available.
DEVELOPMENTS: Both Emarat and Eppco are planning significant
increases in their shore-based tank facilities. Emarat plans to increase current
50,000 cu.m. capacity to 220,000 cu.m. Work on two new tanker berths is in
progress. Ship repair and floating dry dock for ships up to 70,000 d.w.t.
planned in southern part of port.
Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
AGENT’S REPORT: June 1996
The Port of Fujairah Authority is endeavouring to improve control of offshore
traffic.
In an effort to accomplish this, the port’s intention is to introduce a safe
passing distance between vessels anchored in the designated areas and
vessels on passage.
Vessels underway and not intending to anchor should, therefore, maintain
a minimum safe passing distance of 10 n.m. from Fujairah Port Breakwater,
which will ensure a 1 mile separation from the seaward limit of Anchorage B.
GAC’s offshore supply service rendezvous for running vessels will now be
located at a position 10 n.m. east of Fujairah Port Breakwater, in position
Lat. 25␥ 10.5' N, Long. 056␥ 33.5' E.
Vessels at anchor and vessels in transit will thereby benefit, since it will
be unnecessary for moving vessels to pass through the busy designated
anchorage areas.
The Port Authority does not require vessels in transit, using ships’ supply
services, to report arrivals/departures, but they must be outside Fujairah
Offshore Anchorage Area.
Vessels requiring Port Authority certification recording arrival/departure
dates and times must, however, anchor in the area designated by the Port
Controller and should report ETA.
‘‘The Authority will only issue Port Clearances and Anchorage Certificates to
vessels which have physically arrived and reported their arrival to the Port
Authority. Vessels failing to follow these instructions will not be provided with
these documents.
Vessels proceeding to bunker rendezvous positions, outside Fujairah
territorial waters, should first enter Fujairah waters and inform the Port
Authority on VHF Channels 8, 9, 10, 12 or 16. ‘‘Confidence Fujairah’’
Channels 25 or 16 should be similarly informed.
A copy of the vessel’s clearance from her last port of call will also be
required by the Port Authority prior to provision of the subject
Certificates/Clearances.’’
Lay-up at Fujairah Offshore Anchorage Area: Please be advised that
scrap vessels, VLCCs and ULCCs will not be allowed to be laid up at Fujairah
Offshore Anchorage Area.
Also see ‘‘Notices’’ and ‘‘Agent’s Report’’ 1997.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: December 1997 (Updated 2000)
FRLC (Fujairah Refinery Co Ltd): Terminal operational.
The vessel is generally moored with starboard anchor (5 – 7 shackles in
water) and 2/3 synthetic ropes to buoy on the port bow (see ‘‘Plan’’). Two
tugs which are to be hired from Port of Fujairah through the Agent attend
the vessel throughout the mooring.
Ship secured at the stern to two mooring buoys using six ropes.
Generally no visits are made by Customs, Immigration or Port Health.
Fujairah has four duty-free shops and a Seamen’s Club with bar attached
inside the port premises but it is advisable to keep ship’s alcohol and
magazines/movies, etc., in bonded store locker as per local laws.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: August 1998 (Updated 2000)
Waiting Anchorage:
Arrival: In order to anchor in Fujairah waters, vessels must have an appointed
Agent, who advises Fujairah Port of ship’s particulars before arrival.
Call Fujairah Port on VHF Channel 16, about 2 hours prior to arrival for
anchorage details. Port operates on VHF Channel 8 and requires anchoring
times.
Anchorages: Gas carriers awaiting orders must use ‘‘Delta’’ Anchorage.
Depth around 85.0 m. Walk out 3 shackles and finish with 9 shackles on
deck.
The anchorage is exposed, although weather generally calm. Considered
by Lloyd’s as a safe anchorage.
If space available, it is best to anchor on southern limits of ‘‘Delta’’. This
gives shorter launch trips to/from Fujairah.
Agents: Generally use Inchcape. Very good. Agent on VHF Channel 16, but
changes to Channel 23. They require anchoring time and other details.
Generally, operations controlled from Dubai office. Local launch operations
from Fujairah office.
Launches: It takes about 40 minutes to/from Fujairah Port to southern end
of ‘‘Delta’’. Launches are well handled. Charge is USD400 per round trip with
up to 2 tonnes of stores (1 hour alongside in standard charge). Heavier weight
and longer time alongside at additional charge. Over 10 nautical miles from
Fujairah breakwater additional charge. If launch combined with another
vessel; full charge for one vessel and half charge for second vessel.
To Khor Fakkan bunkering area, the round trip costs USD575.
Fresh Water: Readily available through Agent. They require 6 hours notice.
Minimum amount 100 tonnes. Cost AED45.00 (about GBP7.50) per tonne,
this is total, including barge to ‘‘Delta’’ Anchorage. Water was good quality.
Water cost is less than in the Gulf (Bahrain/Kuwait).
Bunkers: Many bunker operators. One of the cheapest areas for bunkers in
the world, which is reflected in the standard of the bunker ships and the
condition of their hoses. Ship handling can be poor.
Discrepancies in supplied amounts prevalent (argue and Note of Protest).
Best method is not to cast barge off until you are satisfied. Operators must
Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page x)
Fujairah
have licence to operate in Fujairah or Khor Fakkan, but there are operators
who supply clear of the anchorage areas in the Gulf of Oman.
Fujairah or Khor Fakkan suppliers cannot operate in each other’s areas.
Fujairah bunkering area is ‘‘Bravo’’ Anchorage, although I have seen
barges supplying in ‘‘Delta’’ Anchorage.
Khor Fakkan bunkering area is centred on Lat. 25␥ 21' N, Long. 056␥ 30' E,
and is very busy. All grades supplied.
Reliefs: Through Dubai International Airport.
Allow a minimum of 4 hours from ship to airport and vice-versa. Off-signers
go through Customs check at Fujairah. This has become more stringent in
recent years. No alcohol allowed, and videos checked. To catch early morning
BA flight to London, you have to leave ship at about 1800 hrs.
Garbage: There used to be a collection service around the anchorage, but
this seems to have stopped. Agents will arrange collection of plastic bags.
Standard launch charge, plus AED 300 (GBP50) for handling. Agent will
provide receipt.
Lifeboats: You are meant to obtain official permission from Port Authority
through the Agent to run lifeboats free of vessel, only allowed to be run free
for testing and safety, not ship visiting.
General: No formalities at anchorages.
Friday is Moslem Sunday, so few services available.
All services can be provided from Dubai or supplied locally.
Bulk lube oil supply available (BP through GAC).
Unitor have their own launch servicing the anchorage from a base at
Fujairah.
Medical facilities available at Fujairah Port Medical Centre, local hospital
or Dubai in serious cases.
Order Lloyd’s Surveyor from Dubai office, 48 hours in advance.
A number of repair companies operate out of Fujairah, at short notice.
AGENT’S REPORT: March 2001
Temporary Oil Terminal Mooring Buoys: There are two berths, each
with four mooring buoys, that have been installed close to the north
breakwater, for tankers calling at the Temporary Oil Terminal serving the
Fujairah Refinery.
Max. d.w.t.: 90,000 tons.
Max. displacement: 104,000 tons.
Max. LOA: 255 m.
Depth: 15.0 m. (CD).
Max. arrival draft at LW: 13.0 m.
Max. arrival draft 2 hours before max. HW (springs): 14.2 m.
Max. sailing draft throughout 24 hours: 13.65 m.
Max. sailing draft 1 hour before HW: 14.8 m.
Beam: No restriction.
Berthing only possible during daylight hours. Tankers must arrive at the
pilot station one hour before sunset. Unberthing is possible throughout
24 hours.
Mooring lines must be ropes, not wires.
Source: Port of Fujairah Notice (12 March 2001).
AUTHORITY: The Port of Fujairah, PO Box 787, Fujairah, United Arab
Emirates. Tel: +971 (9) 222 8800. Fax: +971 (9) 222 8555.
Web: www.fujairahport.ae Contact: Captain Mousa Murad, General
Manager. Captain Tamer Masoud, Harbour Master.
AGENT: Gulf Agency Company (Fujairah) Pvt Ltd (WLL) (WII),
PO Box 590,
Fujairah,
United
Arab
Emirates.
Tel: +971 (9)
222 8300 / 8301 / 8302 (24 hours).
Fax: +971 (9)
222 8269.
Telex: 89046 GACFUJ EM.
Email: fujairah@gac.com
Web: www.gacworld.com/fujairah
HAMRIYAH DRY CARGO, Sharjah:
25␥ 28' N 055␥ 29' E
Also see Hamriyah LPG and Hamriyah SBM
OVERVIEW: Hamriyah handles both liquid and dry cargoes. This section
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
RESTRICTIONS: Anchoring within 2 n.m. of the SBM or the submarine
pipeline is prohibited, as indicated on Admiralty charts.
APPROACHES: The Fairway Buoy is located in position Lat. 25␥ 32' N,
Long. 055␥ 25' E. The channel, length 4,000 m. and width 180 m., has depth
15.0 m.
The SBM is equipped with radar reflector and a Racon Z with an all round
L.Fl.Mo(U).5M.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Daylight berthing only. Boarding position is
approx. 1 n.m. NW of Fairway Buoy in position Lat. 25␥ 32.9' N,
Long. 055␥ 25.2' E.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
ISPS Inward Clearance: Vessels should forward their ETA 72, 48 and
24 hours prior to arrival. The initial ETA message shall include the following
information:
a) vessel IMO number
b) vessel ISSC and date of issue
c) name of vessel Ship Security Officer (SSO)
d) name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO).
Feeder vessels and vessels calling weekly or fortnightly shall produce
documentary evidence of the above six monthly or yearly.
VHF: Port Control listens on VHF Channel 16 and works on VHF
Channels 9, 10, 12 and 72.
TUGS: 1␺3,500 h.p. available. Other tugs available from Port Khalid.
BERTHS: Hamriyah Free Zone currently has one multipurpose berth.
Depth in the port is 14.0 m. and inner harbour 7.0 m.
BULK FACILITIES: There is an extractor for grain cargoes.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Equipment is in place for handling
general cargoes including logs and project cargoes.
MEDICAL: Facilities available.
Central Private Hospital. Tel: +971 (6) 563 9900. Fax: +971 (6) 563 2900.
Email: alamdar@emirates.net.ae Web: www.cphsharjah.com
Al Zahra Private Hospital. Tel: +971 (6) 561 9999. Telex: 68776.
Zulekha Hospital. Tel: +971 (6) 565 8866. Fax: +971 (6) 565 6699.
Email: zulekhah@emirates.net.ae
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
WEATHER/TIDES: January to March predominantly north to N – NW
winds and occasional Shamal wind reaching 30 knots.
Tidal Range: 1.2 – 1.5 m.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Sharjah International Airport, 15 km.
DEVELOPMENTS: The port has plans for five general purpose berths
including facilities for tankers.
AUTHORITY: Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, PO Box 1377, Sharjah,
United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (6) 526 3333. Fax: +971 (6) 526 3555.
Email: hfz@hamriyahfreezone.ae Web: www.hamriyahfreezone.ae
Contact: Dr. Rashid Al Leem, Director General.
Email: al_leem@hamriyahfreezone.ae Harbour Master.
Tel: +971 (6) 526 3388. Fax: +971 (6) 526 3383.
HAMRIYAH LPG, Sharjah: 25␥ 28' N 055␥ 29' E
(See Plan)
Also see Hamriyah Dry Cargo and Hamriyah SBM
OVERVIEW: The Hamriyah LPG Terminal is owned by Sharjah LPG
Company Limited (SHALCO) and operated by BP Sharjah Oil Company
throughout 24 hours, weather and other circumstances permitting.
LOCATION: Outside the village of Hamriyah on the coastline between
Umm Al Qaiwain and Ajman.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3175, 3410 and 3412.
DOCUMENTS:
1 Arms/Ammunition List
2 Cargo Manifests
2 Dangerous Goods Lists
2 Heavy-Lift Lists
2 IMO Classified Cargos Stowage Plans
Ship Inspections: Vessels calling at the terminal may undergo state
inspections conducted by Trakhees Ports, Environment, Health and Safety
Division.
Trakhees Ports, Environment, Health and Safety Division. Tel: +971 (4)
804 0307.
Fax: +971 (4)
881 7023.
Email: ehs@trakhees.ae
Web: www.ehss.ae
Business hours 0730 – 1530, Sunday to Thursday.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO: Captain Moatasim Dafallah. Tel: +971 (6) 526 3004 526 3388.
Mobile: +971 (50) 633 8085. Email: hamriyah@shiports.gov.ae
Zakareya Al Mulla. Tel: +971 (6) 526 3007. Mobile: +971 (50) 481 0632.
Email: hfz@eim.ae
Nasr Al Deen, Port Control. Tel: +971 (6) 526 3388.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 230 m., draft 13.5 m.
Crew List
Last Port Clearance
Maritime Declaration of Health
Officials: No immigration, Customs or Health officials are stationed at the
terminal.
Ship Inspections: Vessels calling at the terminal may undergo state
inspections conducted by Trakhees Ports, Environment, Health and Safety
Division.
Trakhees Ports, Environment, Health and Safety Division. Tel: +971 (4)
804 0307.
Fax: +971 (4)
881 7023.
Email: ehs@trakhees.ae
Web: www.ehss.ae
Business hours 0730 – 1530, Sunday to Thursday.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO: Captain Moatasim Dafallah. Tel: +971 (6) 526 3004, 526 3388.
Mobile: +971 (50) 633 8085. Email: hamriyah@shiports.gov.ae
Zakareya Al Mulla. Tel: +971 (6) 526 3007. Mobile: +971 (50) 481 0632.
Email: hfz@eim.ae
Nasr Al Deen, Port Control. Tel: +971 (6) 526 3388.
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
MAX. SIZE: 57,000 d.w.t., 80,000 cu.m., LOA 230 m., draft 12.6 m. Depth
alongside jetty, 14.0 m. (MLLW).
DENSITY: 1029.
RESTRICTIONS: Min. 30,000 cu.m., min. LOA 186 m. Vessels will be
moored/unmoored in daylight only, but the loading will be performed at any
hour, weather and circumstances permitting.
Weather: LPG carriers may approach the jetty in wind speeds less than
20 knots. Berthing is not allowed during winds from NE.
Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’.
ARRIVAL: Only vessels arriving in an LPG purged and cooled condition
will be accepted at Hamriyah LPG Terminal. Checks made with combustion
analyser must read at 2% oxygen or lower.
Notice of Readiness (NOR): As no berthing may be undertaken during
hours of darkness, NOR will be accepted by the terminal only from
0600 – 1500 hrs., provided that the vessel is apparently in all respects ready
to moor and accept the cargo. NOR will not be accepted during a period
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
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is concerned with dry cargoes, which are handled at the inner port.
LOCATION: On the west coast 13 n.m. north of Sharjah city.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3410, 3412 and 3714.
DOCUMENTS: The following documents are required for clearance
inwards:
Immigration:
2 Crew Lists
2 Last Passport Clearances
2 Passengers Lists
2 Passport type photographs (each crew member)
Customs:
2 Bonded Stores Lists (alcohol)
2 Cargo Manifests
2 Crew Lists
2 Passengers Lists
Port Authority:
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Hamriyah LPG
When within VHF communication range, Masters of vessels should
ascertain berthing prospects from the terminal. In all cases where tankers
are instructed to anchor, Masters should obtain clearance for their intended
anchorage position from the operator.
The radio station at Bahrain will handle the initial radio communications
between vessels and the operator. The station call sign is ‘‘A9M’’ and the
station operates on a 24-hour basis.
when the port is closed on account of adverse weather, and may not be
accepted if the vessel arrives prior to the date upon which it is nominated to
load.
In no event shall a NOR, whether previously accepted or not, be valid or
binding on the terminal unless and until such time as the vessel, her tanks
and equipment are in fact in every respect whatsoever in proper condition
and operation to receive the cargo.
APPROACHES: The approach channel entrance is in position
Lat. 25␥ 31' N, Long. 055␥ 27' E. The Fairway Buoy is located in position
Lat. 25␥ 32' 05" N, Long. 055␥ 25' 59" E. Channel length is 4,000 m., width is
180 m. in the seaward channel, 250 m. in the intermediate channel and
180 m. in the near harbour channel. The channel depth has been dredged
to 15.0 m.
There is an existing SBM located at Lat. 25␥ 34.5' N, Long. 055␥ 24.1' E
for the Hamriyah Oil Terminal. The SBM is equipped with radar reflector and
a Racon Z, and all round L.Fl.Mo(U)5M.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory from the seaward entrance of the dredged
channel. The pilot boarding position is approximately 1 n.m. NW of Fairway
Buoy in position Lat. 25␥ 32.9' N, Long. 055␥ 25.2' E or as agreed by VHF.
The Pilot will be provided by the Port Authority and vessels will not be allowed
to approach or depart from the port without the Port Authority’s designated
Pilot on board.
Vessels shall provide food and accommodation with suitable facilities for
the Pilot and terminal supervisor who may remain on board. The Pilot and
terminal supervisor shall have access to the bridge and/or central area of
the vessel and such areas shall not be locked or otherwise arranged to
prevent immediate entry at any time by the Pilot and terminal supervisor.
If, in the sole opinion of the Pilot, the pilot ladder is not safe, the Pilot may
refuse to board the vessel and any delay caused by such refusal shall be
for the vessel’s account.
Pilotage Radio Contact: Pilot/vessel contact will be maintained on VHF
Channel 16 or other frequency as mutually agreed by operator’s marine
representative and Master.
ANCHORAGES: The customary anchorage area for vessels awaiting
loading at the Hamriyah LPG Terminal is a circle radius 1 n.m. with its centre
in position Lat. 25␥ 33.20' N, Long. 055␥ 20.47' E and designated as
Hamriyah Anchorage A.
While at the anchorage awaiting the loading berth, vessels should maintain
a listening watch on VHF Channels 16 and 71 or as directed by the Port
Authority and/or terminal operator.
Masters are cautioned that a 30 in. submarine pipeline runs 7.6 n.m. from
the Hamriyah Oil Terminal to an offshore SBM facility. Anchorage within
2 n.m. of the SBM or the submarine pipeline is prohibited, as indicated on
Admiralty charts.
This existing SBM may be used as a reference to the LPG terminal
anchorage which is 3 n.m. WSW of the LPG entrance channel.
PRATIQUE: No officials stationed at the terminal.
Also see ‘‘Sharjah’’.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Nomination:
The
following
particulars must be furnished at nomination stages for vessel’s acceptance
to load at Hamriyah LPG Terminal:
a) vessel’s name and flag
b) vessel’s description:
1. d.w.t.
2. LOA (m.)
3. summer draft (m.)
c) loading connections and sizes
d) vessel’s possession of reducers
e) manifold configuration (from bow with ship’s port side alongside jetty)
f) height of the loading connections from the centre of the flange to the
first obstruction downward below each flange
g) distance of the loading flanges to the ship’s rail
h) distance centre to centre of ship’s manifold flanges
i) distance of the loading flanges to the first obstacle toward the manifold
j) height of the ship’s rail in front of the manifold
k) loading rates per product for this lifting
l) can propane and butane be loaded simultaneously?
m) is sufficient space available to land the gangway on ship’s deck?
Approximately 1.2 m. long (alongside railing) and 6.2 m. wide
clearance, from 11.75 m. aft of the centre of manifold is required to
land the gangway.
ISPS: Vessels should forward their ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.
The initial ETA message shall include the following information:
a) vessel IMO number
b) vessel ISSC and date of issue
c) name of vessel Ship Security Officer (SSO)
d) name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO).
Feeder vessels and vessels calling weekly or fortnightly shall produce
documentary evidence of the above six monthly or yearly.
Advice of Arrival: It is important that vessels establish communications
with the operator via their Agents at least 72 hours prior to arrival at Hamriyah
and maintain regular contact until just prior to arrival at Hamriyah LPG
Terminal. Vessels should send an ETA fax to the operator (Fax: +971 (6)
526 3262) and to the Port Authority (Fax: +971 (6) 526 3383), providing the
following information:
a) ETA
b) estimated arrival draft, fore and aft
c) estimated sailing draft, fore and aft
d) whether part-loaded or in ballast. If part-loaded, nature and quantity
of cargo with a statement certifying that part cargo on board is on
spec. LPG products and certificates of quality are available on board
e) last port of call
f) last three cargoes carried.
Vessels must update their ETA 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival and
thereafter when a change of more than 2 hours occurs. The 24-hour ETA
fax should include a positive statement regarding the vessel’s readiness to
load on arrival.
VHF: On approach to Hamriyah LPG Terminal, the vessel is required to
maintain a radio watch on Channel 16. Masters are recommended to use
this facility as soon as the vessel is within range since such communications
are the best means of avoiding delay in the mooring of the vessel.
and cooled down ready to load, vapour return is not usually accepted except
under emergency conditions. The terminal has no facilities for accepting
purged inert gas. Random checks of the ship’s tanks and lines will be
conducted using gas analysers.
Tanker/Jetty Manifold Connections: The jetty has a basic configuration
of VLLV (vapour, liquid, liquid, vapour). Butane and propane can be loaded
down either liquid line concurrently. However, the terminal’s preferred
configuration is butane forward and propane aft, and ships should endeavour
to comply with this if possible. Complete vessel’s particulars shall be supplied
for company’s approval at the nomination stages. Vessels are required to
load both products concurrently when lifting both products. Therefore,
manifold configuration must be adhered to stringently. The vessel manifold
arrangement must be VLLV.
Loading Rate: The maximum loading rate for one product at a time is
1,300 tonnes/hr., and the minimum 600 tonnes/hr. For concurrent loading,
the maximum loading rate is 1,000 tonnes/hr. per product, and the minimum
acceptable loading rate 600 tonnes/hr. per product, apart from
commencement and completion.
It is emphasised that venting of vapour to atmosphere is not allowed.
Vapour should be returned to the terminal via the vapour return lines provided
or reliquefied and returned to the cargo tanks.
Cargo Information: The Master will be informed of the approximate gravity
and loading temperature of the LPG prior to commencement of loading. An
official and final figure for specific gravity will be provided as soon as practical
after completion of loading.
Prior to arrival, vessels must certify that the vessel’s last three cargoes
were on spec. LPG products. Vessels arriving with a partial cargo are to
furnish a copy of Quantity and Quality Certificates for the cargo loaded at
previous ports to the terminal supervisor, prior to commencement of loading.
Emergency Shutdown: The jetty is equipped with an Emergency
Shutdown (ESD) system to stop loading operations. The system is activated
by pushing an electronic stop button in the jetty control room or on the pendant
which will be placed on board the vessel. The pendant with the ESD button
placed on board the vessel is to be used only in an emergency, and is used
in preference to the ship’s systems. On activating the ESD system, all loading
pumps and loading arms will be shut down.
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TUGS: Tugs will be provided by the terminal operator. Due to the
infrequency of LPG liftings, tugs will vary as to individual specifications,
however, two tugs will normally attend each lifting and each will have a
minimum of 2,200 h.p. and a 20 ton BP.
BERTHS: The berth is fitted with two shock absorbing fenders, 70 m. apart;
designed for 7,000 d.w.t. LPG vessels. Dredged depth alongside the jetty
face is 14.0 m. (MLLW). The vessel turning diameter in the harbour is 600 m.
MOORING: The vessel’s closing speed on berthing should be 0.194 knots
or less.
The berth is equipped with two breasting dolphins which have two
quick-release hooks along with powered capstans. The four mooring dolphins
are each equipped with three quick-release hooks. All quick-release hook
units are provided with attached powered capstans, have a capacity of
60 tonnes and can be manually operated. The capstan capacity is 2 tonnes
with a rope speed of 30 m. per minute. Bollards, bitts and cleats are also
provided.
For safety reasons, vessels will only be moored port side to the jetty. In
exceptional circumstances, permission may be given for starboard side
berthing. However, such a request must be made and approved at the
nomination stage by Shalco.
Ships should remain adequately secured in their moorings. Ranging of the
ship is to be prevented by the vessel’s personnel keeping all mooring lines
taut. Attention is to be given by vessel’s personnel to the movement caused
by passing ships, wind, currents, tides, and the cargo operation in progress.
Terminal supervisor may suspend cargo operations and have the vessel put
off the berth for any failure to comply with this provision with all resulting
delay to be for the account of the vessel.
Vessel’s personnel should be at their duty stations and alert at all times
during mooring, unmooring, hose handling and cargo operations. Ships fitted
with automatic tension winches should not use such winches in the automatic
mode as they may not always hold the vessel in position at the berth.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES:
See
‘‘Berths’’,
‘‘Hoses’’
and
‘‘Cargo
Operations’’.
HOSES: 12 in. diameter loading arms, 8 in. diameter vapour arms. Each
arm is fitted with a hydraulic coupler which can be adapted to fit different
sizes. The loading arms can be adapted to fit 16 in., 12 in. and 10 in.
ANSI 150 flanges. The vapour return lines can be adapted to fit 10 in. and
8 in. ANSI 150 flanges.
Any other flange size or ratings other than the above stated will require
special fabricated spool pieces to meet the foregoing flange specification.
Use of strainer in the vessel’s manifold is permitted but may not exceed
40 mesh in size. Spool pieces and strainers must be furnished and installed
by the vessel. Terminal personnel will connect the hydraulic couplers to the
proper ship’s flange. Vessels without proper spool pieces will be rejected.
Ship’s manifold connections must meet loading arm envelope configuration
and must provide space and comply with the following:
12 in. loading arm
Distance centre to centre for 12 in. ship’s
manifold
Height of centre point of manifold above any
obstructions
Minimum
(m.)
Maximum
(m.)
2.0
1.5
6.0
3.5
0.85
2.1
CARGO OPERATIONS: All tanks and lines must be fully LPG purged
Hamriyah LPG
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Documentation: Before and after completion of loading operations the
vessel shall be ullaged. A Bill of Lading, Cargo Manifest, Ullage Report, Time
Sheet, Certificate of Quality, Certificate of Quantity and Certificate of Origin
will be completed. All such documents will be signed by the Master prior to
the vessel’s departure and by the operator’s terminal supervisor, as
appropriate. If required or requested by the Master, the Agent may sign the
documents on behalf of the Master. The official quantity of the LPG delivered
to the vessel shall be determined by the use of vessel gauges applied to
cargo tank volume calibrations. Tests for quality determinations shall be
carried out by the Licensed Inspector.
The vessel may depart after receipt of the Port Clearance document duly
signed by the appointed government official and the operator’s terminal
supervisor.
Communications: While a vessel is at the loading berth, the Pilot will pass
to the ship’s officer a portable UHF ship-to shore-radio; all ship-to-shore
communications will be by portable UHF radio. The use of the vessel’s radio
and/or radar is prohibited during cargo loading operations. LPG terminal UHF
Channel 1, monitor VHF Channel 3.
BP 401 – BP Terminal Supervisor
BP 403 – BP Terminal Shift Foreman
BP 410 – LPG Terminal – Control room
BP 411 – LPG Terminal – Operator
BP 415 – LPG Jetty – Control operator
BP 416 – LPG Jetty – Mooring crew
BP 419 – Mooring Master/Pilot.
BALLAST: There are no facilities for off-loading ballast at Hamriyah LPG
Terminal. Oil-free ballast suitable for pumping directly to the sea may be
discharged overboard from the vessel. Export vessels arriving with ballast
unsuitable for pumping to the sea may be rejected for loading, or made to
keep such unsuitable ballast segregated on board. It is strictly against the
law to pollute the waters of the United Arab Emirates, and any Master, owners,
shall be subject to prosecution by the United Arab Emirates authorities if
such pollution does occur.
Vessels must advise the commencement and completion times of
deballasting to the terminal.
MEDICAL: Vessels requiring emergency medical assistance should
contact Hamriyah LPG Terminal by UHF radio (BP 410) or the terminal
supervisor by UHF Radio (BP 401). Private doctors and hospital facilities are
available in the town of Sharjah.
FRESH WATER: Not available.
FUEL: Not available.
CHANDLERY: Commissary supplies, steward’s stores, laundry services,
fresh water, marine lubricants and bunkers are not available through the
operator and may not be loaded at the jetty. Any questions concerning the
availability of such items from other sources and the loading of such items
elsewhere should be handled through the Agent.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
REPAIRS: There are no facilities for making vessel repairs at Hamriyah
LPG Terminal and no repairs will be allowed at the jetty, however,
arrangements can be made through the Agent to utilise the repair facilities
at other ports.
SURVEYORS: No cargo inspectors or marine surveyors are based at the
village of Hamriyah, but inspectors and surveyors who reside at other ports
can be arranged through the Agent.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Contact terminal operator.
REGULATIONS: During loading it is prohibited for any craft to come
alongside vessels while at the jetty.
The Conditions of Use of Shalco’s Terminal Facilities will be presented
to the Master for acceptance and signature on behalf of vessel and owners
prior to departure from the anchorage/pilot boarding area.
Due to equipment limitations, it is not possible to purge inert gas from
arriving vessels.
Flag: Vessels are required to fly the flag of the United Arab Emirates on the
foremast during daylight hours while in Sharjah waters. The Sharjah territorial
waters extend 12 n.m. seaward from the Sharjah coastline.
Visitors: Visitors are not allowed to embark or disembark from the vessel
at the jetty.
WEATHER/TIDES: The company can advise of the following general
environmental characteristics for the Sharjah coastline area, but the navigator
is referred to the published sailing instructions and directions for the area for
more detailed information on the climate, weather, wind, tide, current and
sea.
Climate: The climate along the coastline of Sharjah is characterised by cool
winters and very hot summers. The annual mean rainfall is 107 mm. and the
relative humidity varies considerably according to the time of day, with the
highest relative humidity generally in the early morning and the lowest relative
humidity generally in the early afternoon. The air temperature is generally
moderate in the winter, but is high in the summer and can be extremely high
in the interior on summer afternoons.
Currents: The current along the Sharjah coastline has a predominantly
counter-clockwise circulation throughout the year and is not generally strong.
The strongest current is usually during the month of January (0.46 – 0.8 knots)
and during the month of April (0.6 – 1.7 knots).
Seas: High waves generally do not occur along the Sharjah coastline since
the winds are usually light in the vicinity of the coastline. On those occasions
when the wind does become strong, the wave heights generally remain
somewhat limited since the distance over which the wind can blow to generate
waves is somewhat short from most directions due to the bend in the Gulf
which tends to reduce the fetch of north winds at Sharjah (e.g. waves over
0.3 m. occur 0.2% of the time).
CONSULS: There are no consulates in the village of Hamriyah, however,
the consular or diplomatic representatives for many nations maintain offices
in the towns of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Sharjah International Airport, 15 km.
CUSTOMS: Masters are advised that drinking or sale of alcoholic
beverages is strictly forbidden to UAE national citizens and is controlled for
other nationals. Masters are warned of the serious consequences of offering
such drinks to the terminal staff or other officials who may board the vessel.
Government Officials: Sharjah officials such as the Customs Officer,
Quarantine Officer, Immigration Officer, Port Authorities and police are
stationed in the town of Sharjah. Should Customs guards be stationed on
board the vessel while at the jetty it is expected that the vessel will provide
food for these guards and other Sharjah officials.
SHORE LEAVE: Vessel’s personnel (other than medical emergency
cases) are not allowed to embark or disembark from the vessel at the jetty.
REPATRIATION: Not possible as no officials based at the terminal. There
are no facilities for crew changes at the jetty.
OPERATOR: SHALCO (Sharjah LPG Co), PO Box 787, Sharjah, United
Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (6) 528 6333. Fax: +971 (6) 528 6111.
Telex: 68799. Email: shalco@shalco.ae Contact: Saleh Ali, General
Manager.
Terminal: LPG Terminal, Hamriyah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +971 (6) 526 3263. Fax: +971 (6) 526 3262. Contact: A Abdulla,
Terminal Manager. Email: abdullaa@bp.com
AGENT: Gulf Agency Company Sharjah WLL, PO Box 435, Sharjah, United
Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (6) 528 0070. Fax: +971 (6) 528 1750.
Telex: 68019 GACSHJ EM.
Email: shipping.sharjah@gac.com
Web: www.gacworld.com/sharjah
HAMRIYAH SBM, Sharjah: 25␥ 35' N 055␥ 24' E
(See Plan)
Also see Hamriyah Dry Cargo and Hamriyah LPG
OVERVIEW: Hamriyah SBM Oil Terminal is owned by BP Sharjah Limited,
situated in open roadstead waters, handling condensate.
LOCATION: In the Emirate of Sharjah between Umm Al Qaywayn and
Ajman, 7.6 n.m. offshore on a bearing of 308␥(T) from the shore tanks.
Terminal is connected via a 30 in. pipeline from the terminal and lies in 22.9 m.
of water.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3175, 3410 and 3412.
Nautical Publications: BA NP 63, Persian Gulf Pilot.
DOCUMENTS: Terminal:
Winds: The winds in the southern part of the Gulf are usually light and
generally blow from the western quadrant most of the year but are
occasionally interrupted by winds from varying directions. The visibility along
the Sharjah coastline is generally good, but from June to September the
Shamal blows over the Gulf area and frequently produces rough seas and
stirs up dust clouds which can affect visibility at sea. The cold fronts which
move down the Gulf from November to April frequently cause a north or NW
wind of 20 knots or more along the Sharjah coastline with accompanying
swells.
Tides: The tide for Sharjah can be predicted with reasonable accuracy
through use of the tide tables for Shatt Al Arab with the appropriate correction
factor for Sharjah applied.
Crew List
Maritime Declaration of Health
Government Officials: Sharjah officials such as the Customs officer,
Quarantine officer, Immigration officer, Captain of the Port and police, are
stationed in Sharjah. Should Customs guards be stationed on board the
vessel while at the loading berth, it is expected that the vessel will provide
food for these guards and other Sharjah officials.
Ship Inspections: Vessels calling at the port will undergo state inspections
conducted by Trakhees Ports, Environment, Health and Safety Division.
Trakhees Ports, Environment, Health and Safety Division. Tel: +971 (4)
804 0307.
Fax: +971 (4)
881 7023.
Email: ehs@trakhees.ae
Web: www.ehss.ae
Business hours 0730 – 1530, Sunday to Thursday.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
Captain
Moatasim
Dafallah.
Tel: +971 (6)
526 3388.
PFSO:
Mobile: +971 50 633 8085. Email: spahamfz@emirates.net.ae
Zakareya Al Mulla. Tel: +971 (6) 526 3007. Mobile: +971 50 481 0632.
Email: hfz@eim.ae
Nasr Al Deen, Port Control. Tel: +971 (6) 526 3388.
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
MAX. SIZE: Crude: Displacement 150,000 tonnes, draft 16.0 m.
RESTRICTIONS: Vessels are moored in daylight only, but cargo
operations and unmooring are carried out throughout 24 hours. On no
account must any vessel enter the terminal restricted area or approach or
depart the SPM without a Pilot and tug(s) in attendance. The extent of the
restricted area is a circle of 500 m. around the SPM.
All vessels must:
⌻ be of segregated ballast type tankers
⌻ have cargo tank atmospheres of less than 8% oxygen
⌻ have mooring and lifting equipment compliant with current OCIMF
standards, 76 mm. bow chain stopper (AKD or similar)
⌻ have maximum 3.0 m. stern trim with propeller covered at all times
and be certified to carry condensate.
ARRIVAL: Load readiness and arrival time are determined by the arrival
time of the vessel at the customary anchorage or pilot station for the terminal.
The Master or Agent shall give the company notice by letter, fax or email
that the vessel is in all respects ready to load. Laytime shall commence
6 hours after the acceptance of such notice and continue until the floating
cargo hose has been disconnected from the vessel’s manifold. NOR will only
be accepted provided that the Pilot has deemed the vessel to be ready to
moor and load. In such circumstances the NOR is taken from the time of
Pilot boarding. NOR will not be accepted during a period when the port is
closed on account of adverse weather, and may not be accepted if the vessel
arrives prior to the date upon which it is nominated to load.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
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Weather:
Annual mean rainfall:
Lowest mean daily minimum air temperature:
Highest mean daily maximum air temperature:
Lowest average monthly sea surface temperature:
Highest average monthly sea surface temperature:
107 mm.
13␥C
39␥C
22␥C
32␥C
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Hamriyah SBM
APPROACHES: The SPM is a catenary anchor leg mooring (CALM)
system consisting of a large flat buoy anchored by six chains extending in
catenaries to anchor points in the sea bed some distance from the buoy. The
10 m. diameter buoy is 4.4 m. in height with a skirt diameter of 13.87 m.
equipped with a radar reflector, a Racon Z and an all round L.Fl.Mo(U).5M
and automatic fog signal.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all vessels berthing at Hamriyah Oil Terminal.
Pilot Boarding Area: Pilot/Loading Master and his assistant will board
about 3 n.m. north of the SPM in approximate position Lat. 25␥ 37.5' N,
Long. 055␥ 24.1' E.
Pilot Ladders: To be rigged in accordance with SOLAS requirements and
provide a good lee for boarding. If, in the Pilot’s opinion, the ladder is rigged
in an unsafe manner, he may refuse to board. All costs for the subsequent
delay will have to be borne by the vessel.
Vessels shall provide food for the Mooring Masters while on board the
vessel and shall accommodate the Mooring Masters in cabins equivalent to
those required for officers of the vessel. The Mooring Masters shall have
access to the bridge and/or central area of the vessel and such areas shall
not be locked or otherwise arranged to prevent immediate entry at any time
by the Mooring Masters.
Vessels shall also provide accommodation and food for the Cargo
Inspector.
ANCHORAGES: The customary anchorage area for vessels awaiting the
loading berth at Hamriyah Oil Terminal is a circle 2.0 n.m. in diameter and
with its centre located 3 n.m. due north of the loading berth in approximate
position Lat. 25␥ 37.5' N, Long. 55␥ 24.1' E. Anchorage within 2 n.m. of the
loading berth or of the 30 in. submarine pipeline which runs from the shore
tank to the loading berth is prohibited.
Radio Watches: While at the anchorage awaiting the loading berth, vessels
should maintain a listening watch on Channel 16 with the company and
Lamnalco (Sharjah) Ltd.
PRATIQUE: Vessels are to seek necessary advice from Agent prior to
arrival.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: It is important that vessels establish
communications with Hamriyah SBM via Agent to provide up-to-date ETAs
7 days, 72, 48 and 12 hours prior to arrival at the terminal. Vessels should
send an ETA message to the terminal/Agent not less than 72 hours prior to
arrival at the oil terminal, supplying the following information:
a) name of vessel, call sign
b) ETA
c) estimated arrival drafts and displacement
d) estimated quantity of condensate to be loaded
e) estimated sailing drafts and displacement
f) distance from bow to centre of manifold
g) confirmation that vessel can secure a 76 mm. chafe chain in line with
OCIMF guidelines
h) confirmation that inert gas system operational and tanks inerted to
less than 8% oxygen
i) last port of call, last cargo and next port of call
j) confirmation vessel’s manifold in line with OCIMF standard and able
to accept 1␺16 in. 150 ANSI
k) any known deficiencies which will affect port performance
l) whether vessel has a clean bill of health.
Any variations in ETA of more than 2 hours must be communicated
immediately to the company via Agents. Masters are also requested to
instruct their Agents to pass communication details of ETA to the company’s
Marine Services Contractor.
ISPS Inward Clearance: Vessels should forward their ETA 72, 48 and
24 hours prior to arrival. The initial ETA message shall include the following
information:
a) vessel IMO number
b) vessel ISSC and date of issue
c) name of vessel Ship Security Officer (SSO)
d) name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO).
Feeder vessels and vessels calling weekly or fortnightly shall produce
documentary evidence of the above, either six monthly or yearly.
VHF: The company and Lamnalco (Sharjah) Ltd are equipped with VHF
and maintain a watch on VHF Channels 16 and 71. Not less than 12 hours
prior to the vessel’s ETA at Hamriyah Oil Terminal, the vessel is required to
maintain a watch on VHF Channels 16 and 71. Masters are recommended
to use this facility as soon as the vessel is within range since such
communications are the best means of avoiding delay in the mooring of the
vessel. While a vessel is at the loading berth, the Mooring Masters will be
in direct charge of the portable VHF ship-to-shore radio and all ship-to-shore
communications will be by portable VHF.
TUGS: All vessels must use the terminals tug(s) operated or provided by
the Lamnalo Sharjah Ltd. Towage is provided under UK terms and conditions
and other services (revised 1986). Under normal circumstances vessels will
moor utilising a single tug of 32 ton BP or greater. The tug(s) will be under
the direction of the Pilot/Loading Master whilst manoeuvring the vessel on
and off the berth, and in cases of emergency.
MOORING: Vessel’s mooring equipment must be able to accept the
76 mm. chafing chain, which moors the vessel by the bow to the buoy. The
vessel must be equipped on the forecastle head with at least one buoyant
messenger of at least 100 m. in length. Messenger should be laid clear of
all obstructions, passed through the bow stopper and reeled directly on to a
single or split reel mooring wire/rope drum. Warping drums are considered
unsatisfactory for SPM mooring operations. When the vessel is within a
reasonable distance of the SPM, the Pilot/Loading Master will advise when
to lower the messenger line to the mooring craft. This messenger will be
attached to the 100 m. ␺ 10 in. (80 mm. dia.) mooring pick-up rope and
thence heaved on board the vessel. The vessel will haul on the mooring
pick-up rope until the mooring hawser chafing chain passes through the
vessel OCIMF compliant 200 ton AKD stopper. When notified, the stopper
tongue will be lowered and chocked if required. A single hawser will be
connected to complete the mooring. When mooring is completed, fire wires
of at least 50 m. are to be secured fore and aft on the starboard side so they
can be lowered to tugs in case of emergency.
The mooring lines should be laid out free for running adjacent to bitts and
warping winches. The warping winches or windlass should be in good working
order and must be adequate to handle mooring lines under heavy strain.
CARGO OPERATIONS: Vessels of 40,000 d.w.t. must be equipped
with a minimum 10 ton SWL crane or derrick. Vessels of 60,000 d.w.t. must
be equipped with minimum 15 ton SWL crane or derrick to hoist the loading
hose to the manifold. Prior to arrival, the derrick/crane should be topped
ready to lift the hose connection from the attending support craft.
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Connecting Hose: After the vessel has been securely moored, the floating
cargo hose will be hoisted to the vessel’s manifold. The floating cargo hose
is a 20 in. (reducing to 16 in.) diameter floating hose, 285 m. in length, fitted
with a 150 ASA flat-face flange for connection to the vessel’s manifold. The
vessel should have reducers and fittings on board so as to enable such
floating cargo hose to be connected to the vessel’s manifold. The raising,
connecting, disconnecting and lowering of the floating cargo hose will be
performed by the vessel’s crew, following advice from Pilot/Loading Master.
Pre-Loading Conference: This is attended by the terminal supervisor,
Chief Officer, cargo surveyor and any other interested parties. The conference
is to ensure that all parties are fully familiar with all aspects of the intended
loading operation.
The agenda will cover but is not limited to:
a) status of cargo tanks on arrival
b) connection/disconnection procedures
c) pressure test procedure
d) bulk loading procedure
e) deballasting
f) anticipated weather and sea conditions
g) communications with all parties
h) emergency procedures.
Once this and the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist has been satisfactorily
completed, then loading operations can commence. The Pilot/Mooring Master
will remain on board throughout the operation, both to assist the vessel and
also to ensure that all aspects of the agreed loading sequence and safety
requirements are fully complied with. Failure in either respect can result in
the suspension of operations.
Loading Berth: Vessels are loaded by means of a 30 in. submarine pipeline
which runs from the shore tank to the loading berth and by means of a floating
cargo hose which runs from the loading berth to the moored vessel.
Vessels meeting the following requirements will be accepted at the loading
berth:
a) maximum draft 16.0 m. at any time
b) maximum displacement of the vessel is 150,000 tonnes at any time
c) if deballasting is required, the vessel must either deballast and load
cargo simultaneously or after completion of loading.
Oil Valve Control: The incoming oil stream is controlled ashore and the
vessel’s valves must not be closed against the incoming oil stream. Such a
procedure creates an excessive pressure which may damage the hose or
other terminal facilities and could result in a pollution incident. Vessels will
be held legally responsible for any damage resulting from the vessel’s failure
to observe this precaution. Frequent checks of the cargo loading must be
made by vessel personnel during the loading operation so that a reduction
in the loading rate, before topping off the final tank or tanks, may be arranged
through the Mooring Masters by the officer-in-charge of the loading operations
for the vessel. A normal stand-by warning should be given about 60, 30,
15 and 5 minutes before the shutdown of the loading operations. Vessel’s
personnel shall be responsible for the call to stop the loading of the vessel.
When cargo has ceased to flow, the valves on the shore will be closed and
the vessel’s manifold valves may then be closed.
Emergency Signal: Emergency signals and messages will be relayed by
VHF/UHF radios and radio-telephone links available with the Mooring
Masters. A communications list will be supplied by the terminal.
Shore Stops: Request for the terminal to stop the flow of condensate at a
predetermined tonnage must be made at the time of preloading conference
and will be deemed to include the statement and understanding that the
company will not be responsible for any errors, costs or claims arising from
such request and any oil loaded in excess of that requested will not be
pumped back ashore. Some delays in stopping the flow of condensate are
always incurred when such a shore stop request is made.
Pressure Testing: Terminal staff will pressurise the loading hose with
condensate against the vessel’s closed manifold system to test the loading
hose and manifold connection for leaks. When the system has been proven
tight, the loading hose will be depressurised by opening the vessel’s manifold
valves and loading may commence.
Bulk Loading and Topping Off: The bulk loading will be conducted at
the rates agreed in the pre-cargo conference. The maximum loading rate is
24,000 bbls./hr., minimum is 8,000 bbls./hr. The minimum rate may be
reduced for a short period to 5,000 bbls./hr. to facilitate the topping off of
tanks safely on small vessels.
Draining and Disconnection of Loading: On completion of loading
operations, the vessel should only close its manifold on the instruction of the
terminal representative, then the hose can be disconnected on the
instructions of the Pilot/Loading Master. The hose has to be blanked, lowered
and slipped into the sea.
Gauging: On completion of operations gauging can commence. This will
be undertaken by ship’s officer and independent cargo surveyor if appointed.
On completion of the cargo calculation, the vessel’s ullage sheet will be
prepared and presented to the Pilot/Loading Master for processing and
transfer to the terminal.
Precautions for Static Electricity: Sharjah Condensate (natural
gasoline) is classed as a static accumulator oil. As a precaution when loading,
the procedures as detailed in ISGOTT Chapter 20 must be adopted. The
table below is an extract from the regulations and is applicable for non-inerted
tanks when gauging and sampling.
Hamriyah SBM
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Cargo Operation:
Loading
Lowering of equipment
condensate
with ropes or tapes of
synthetic material
Not permitted
Metallic equipment which is Use of ropes or tapes
made of synthetic material during loading
earthed and bonded from
and for
before introduction until after for lowering equipment
30 minutes after.
into cargo tanks not
removal. Nonconducting
No restrictions.
equipment with no metallic permitted at any time.
parts.
When hazards can occur
Exceptions permitted if a sounding pipe is used. It is not permitted to use
portable electronic measuring and sampling gauges in non-inerted tanks
during loading unless a sounding pipe is used and the equipment is earthed
and bonded. Pipe should be Less than 219 m. (120 fathoms) in length and
of buoyant material if possible, together with an adequate supply of lashing
ropes and shackles.
Stability: A free surface corrected GM of not less than 0.15 m. must be
maintained at all times during cargo and ballasting operations.
Factors That Will Stop Loading Operations:
Activity
Wind
(knots)
Sea
(m.)
Action
Berthing
25⬎
30⬎
2.0⬎
2.5⬎
During loading
25⬎
30⬎
2.0⬎
2.0⬎
30⬎
2.0⬎
Berthing suspended
Forecasted during expected period
alongside, all operations cancelled
Controlled loading stop
Forecasted: Discuss situation with
all parties. If prognosis for further
deterioration then:
1. Controlled stop of loading
2. Review ship stability
3. Disconnect hose
4. Standby to unberth vessel
Actual: Discuss situation with all
parties. Unberth vessel.
Other Restrictive Criteria:
1.
Rolling: Stop loading vessel if vessel rolls more than 4␥, i.e. 2␥ either
side of upright or earlier if conditions dictate. Weather forecast and
conditions to be discussed between Pilot and Master.
Listing: Stop loading if vessel lists more than 2␥ and take corrective
action.
Pitching: Stop loading if vessel pitches more than 3 m.
a) controlled stop of loading, ship stability
b) disconnect hose
c) stand by to depart SPM.
Ranging: Stop loading if vessel moves excessively about the SPM.
a) controlled stop of loading, ship stability
b) disconnect hose
c) stand by to depart SPM.
Electrical Storms in Vicinity: Controlled stop of cargo loading. Secure
tank deck until storm poses no further threat to operations.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: The Pilot/Loading Master will
act as liaison for both the terminal and port in all cases of emergency. The
Pilot will liaise with BP Sharjah and with other governmental bodies in
mobilisation of resources.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: The vessel will be handed a copy of the
terminal’s fire and safety regulations upon arrival. This will be part of the
pre-loading conference.
Also see ‘‘Cargo Operations’’.
REGULATIONS: The use of vessel’s radio station, radar and or battery
charging equipment is prohibited during cargo operations. Full power must
be made available at all times to deck winches, windlass and other gear.
The vessel’s engines, steering machinery and other equipment must be in
a constant state of readiness. Full deck and engine room watches must be
maintained at all times. Vessels are required to fly the flag of the United Arab
Emirates on the foremast during daylight hours and while in Sharjah waters.
Sharjah territorial waters extend 12 n.m. seaward from the Sharjah coastline.
Visitors are not allowed to embark or disembark from vessel at the loading
berth.
Contraband: The company prohibits unauthorised craft from coming
alongside vessels while at the loading berth without the permission of the
Mooring Masters. To avoid the possibility of undesirable items getting on
board vessels, it is recommended that Masters discourage any such craft
from coming alongside while vessels are at, or in the vicinity of, the loading
berth.
WEATHER/TIDES: Climate: The climate along the coastline of Sharjah
is characterised by cool winters and very hot summers. The annual mean
rainfall is 4.2 in. and the relative humidity varies considerably according to
the time of day, with the highest relative humidity generally in the early
morning and the lowest relative humidity generally in the early afternoon.
The air temperature is generally moderate in the winter, but is high in the
summer and can be extremely high in the interior on summer afternoons.
Weather Data Summary:
Annual mean rainfall:
Lowest mean daily minimum air temperature:
Highest mean daily maximum air temperature:
Lowest average monthly sea surface temperature:
Highest average monthly sea surface temperature:
4.2 in.
13␥C
39␥C
22␥C
32␥C
BALLAST: Vessels should be ballasted sufficiently to ensure that the
propeller is completely submerged and the vessel is trimmed no more than
3 m. by the stern. Such a condition must be maintained throughout the entire
loading operation. Failure in compliance can result in the vessel being refused
berthing.
There are no facilities for offloading dirty ballast, but clean oil-free ballast
may be discharged overboard concurrently with cargo loading. The discharge
of clean ballast must be overboard via ODME from the vessel. The vessel
must keep a constant watch on the side of the vessel from which clean ballast
is being discharged and any indication of discolouration or sheen observed
must be reported to Pilot/Loading Master and all ballast and loading
operations ceased immediately. If clean ballast is being discharged during
the hours of darkness, the area around the vessel has to be well illuminated.
Also see ‘‘Pollution’’.
POLLUTION: All vessels loading at the terminal must comply with current
MARPOL requirements. In addition to this, the following guidelines are to be
followed.
1. No oil or mixture containing oil shall be discharged from the vessel
either at the terminal or its approaches.
2. No garbage, liquid or solid, to be discharged overboard. Such waste
should be retained in suitable receptacles.
3. Whilst at the terminal, the internal transfer of any oil, slops or bunkers
is prohibited.
4. Terminal supervisor is to be advised of any oil leakage, so that cargo
loading can be stopped prior to clean-up.
5. Sorbent, swabs and sawdust used for mopping up any spills shall be
collected and removed ashore for disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL: No facilities.
Also see ‘‘Pollution’’.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No facilities.
Also see ‘‘Pollution’’.
MEDICAL: Vessels requiring emergency medical assistance should
contact the terminal and Agent with the pertinent information. Neither medical
nor hospital facilities are available at Hamriyah Terminal, but private doctors
and hospital facilities are available in Sharjah.
FRESH WATER: Not available, contact Agent.
FUEL: Not available, contact Agent.
CHANDLERY: Not available, contact Agent.
SERVICES: None available, contact Agent.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
REPAIRS: The loading berth is considered an ‘‘open and unsheltered
roadstead’’ and under no circumstances may engines be shut down for
repairs while the vessel is at the loading berth. There are no facilities for
vessel repairs at the terminal and no repairs will be allowed at the loading
berth. However, arrangements can be made through the Agent.
SURVEYORS: No cargo inspectors or marine surveyors are based at the
village of Hamriyah, but inspectors and surveyors who reside at other ports
can be arranged through the Agent.
Winds: The winds in the southern part of the Gulf are usually light and
generally blow from the western quadrant most of the year but are
occasionally interrupted by winds from varying directions. Visibility along the
Sharjah coastline is generally good but from June to September the Shamal
blows over the Gulf area and frequently produces rough seas and stirs up
dust clouds which can affect visibility at sea. The cold fronts which move
down the Gulf from November to April frequently cause a north or NW wind
of 20 knots or more along the Sharjah coastline with accompanying swells.
Tides: The tide for Sharjah can be predicted with reasonable accuracy
through use of the tide tables for Shatt Al Arab with the appropriate correction
factor for Sharjah applied.
Currents: The current along the Sharjah coastline has a predominantly
counter-clockwise circulation throughout the year. The maximum current is
up to 3 knots.
Seas: High waves generally do not occur along the Sharjah coastline since
the winds are usually light in the vicinity of the coastline. On those occasions
when the wind does become strong, the wave heights generally remain
somewhat limited.
CONSULS: There are no consulates in the village of Hamriyah, however,
consular or diplomatic representatives for many nations maintain offices in
the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Sharjah International Airport, 47 km.
SHORE LEAVE: Not permitted.
Visitors are not allowed to embark or disembark from the vessel at the
loading berth.
REPATRIATION: Vessel personnel (other than medical emergency
cases) are not allowed to embark or disembark from the vessel at the loading
berth. There are no facilities for crew change at the loading berth.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: August 1994
Vessel: Tanker.
Cargo: Crude condensate.
Berth: SBM.
General: The SPM Buoy is owned by Amoco, but on their behalf operated
and maintained by Lamnalco. ETAs and NOR are to be telexed to Amoco
Sharjah (Telex: 68685 AMCOSH EM).
Vessel is usually not accepted for loading before Laydays specified in
charter party, even if the loading berth is vacant. On an average, four to five
ships are loading at this buoy in a month.
There are no formalities for health clearance, free pratique and immigration,
etc., for vessels calling to load at Hamriyah Off-Shore Terminal.
While vessel is at the SBM, no operations, such as receiving stores or
crew changes, can be carried out. These operations should be undertaken
while at anchorage. Provisions and bonded stores are available through local
shipchandlers. Crew shore leave is not allowed.
Vessel is moored to SPM Buoy using two chains. If vessel is equipped
with only one bow chain stopper, the other chain is made fast to bitts, using
additional snotters and shackles, etc. Loading Master advised that for
insurance purposes, two chains have to be fastened, even though OCIMF
recommends one chain sufficient for vessels of less than 100,000 d.w.t.
Terminal should be informed in advance if vessel is equipped with only one
bow chain stopper, so that additional gear can be supplied.
Two Loading Masters and one surveyor board the vessel north of SPM
Buoy from a service vessel, which also brings the required gear
(shackles/snotters/plates, etc., for mooring and ship/shore connection).
Mooring, unmooring, hose connection, disconnection is handled by ship’s
crew under Loading Master’s supervision. While mooring/unmooring (as is
usual), one Loading Master stays on forecastle with Chief Officer and the
other on bridge. Mooring is done during daytime only, unmooring any time.
Mooring procedure/sequence is given in Guide to Port Entry in detail.
Loading Masters require Officer’s accommodation and separate cabins.
They refuse to accept ship’s hospital or crew’s accommodation (vessel had
to move one officer out of his cabin to provide room for Loading Master).
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
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Hamriyah SBM
Floating hose has a 16 in. connection flange and is always connected on
port side. Max. loading rate is 24,000 bbls./hr. Only crude condensate is
handled at this SBM. Loading Master advised that API of this condensate
never varies beyond 59.8 – 60.1.
Vessel can request either ‘‘Ship stop’’ or ‘‘Shore stop’’. However, if ‘‘Shore
stop’’ is requested at a certain cargo quantity, specified by ship, ship-shore
difference should be taken into account, which can be quite large at times.
Ship-shore difference in quantity pumped by shore and quantity received on
board can be checked every hour by asking terminal by radio for quantity
pumped.
After completion of loading, vessel is immediately unmoored and moved
slightly closer to breakwater, towards Fairway Buoy. Vessel then drifts and
awaits documents, which usually takes 2 hours. Amoco representative comes
by launch and brings all documents, Bill of Lading and Port Clearance. All
Protest Letters by vessel are signed by Loading Master. Agents do not board
the vessel, and if Crew List is to be sent for Visa Endorsement (if vessel
proceeding to USA), it should be sent to Agents through Loading Master.
AGENCY: The company does not perform any vessel Agency functions.
Vessels calling at Hamriyah must arrange for their own Agents.
OPERATOR: BP Sharjah Ltd, PO Box 1191, Sharjah, United Arab
Emirates. Tel: +971 (6) 556 2000. Fax: +971 (6) 519 9555.
Contact: WA Jack, General Manager.
AGENT: Gulf Agency Company Sharjah WLL, PO Box 435, Sharjah, United
Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (6) 528 0070. Fax: +971 (6) 528 1750.
Telex: 68019 GACSHJ EM.
Email: shipping.sharjah@gac.com
Web: www.gacworld.com/sharjah
HULAYLAH TERMINAL, Ras Al Khaimah:
25␥ 58' N 055␥ 56' E
OVERVIEW: 66␥ API gas condensate operated by Ras Al Khaimah Gas
Commission (RAKGAS).
LOCATION: In position Lat. 25␥ 58' 26" N, Long. 055␥ 56' 11"E, 7 n.m.
offshore from Mina Saqr, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3174 and 3410.
DOCUMENTS:
1 Arms/Ammunition List
1 Bonded Stores List
Cargo Gear Certificates
1 Crew Effects Declaration
1 Crew List
1 International Load Line Certificate
1 Maritime Declaration of Health
1 Passenger List
1 Registry Certificate
1 Ship’s Register
1 Ship Sanitation Control (Exemption) Certificate
1 Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
1 Stores List
1 Stowaway List
1 Tonnage Certificate
Vaccination Certificates
MAX. SIZE: LPG:
350,000 d.w.t.,
LOA 396 m.,
beam 54.86 m.,
draft 21.33 m. Minimum allowed under-keel clearance 9.14 m.
DENSITY: 1030.
RESTRICTIONS: Berthing during daylight hours only, unberthing
throughout 24 hours.
ARRIVAL: NOR: Accepted only from 0600 – 1500 hrs. local time. NOR will
not be accepted during a period when the port is closed on account of adverse
weather, or vessel arrives prior to the date nominated to load.
APPROACHES: Saleh Field production facilities are located at the
following positions:
Saleh 1 and Production Platform
Saleh 1 Flare
Saleh 2 Platform
Saleh 3 Platform
Saleh 4 Platform
Saleh 5 Platform
Saleh 6/7 Platforms
Lat.
Long.
26␥ 11' 31" N
26␥ 11' 45" N
26␥ 10' 43" N
26␥ 10' 11" N
26␥ 10' 27" N
26␥ 09' 51" N
26␥ 11' 34" N
055␥ 42' 27" E
055␥ 42' 35" E
055␥ 42' 16" E
055␥ 41' 47" E
055␥ 45' 37" E
055␥ 45' 11" E
055␥ 43' 51" E
Trim: 3.04 m. on arrival and alongside.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot ladder and cargo boom to be rigged port
side.
The Mooring Master boards in position Lat. 25␥ 58' N, Long. 055␥ 53' E or
at the anchorage.
Contact: Pilot Station. Tel: +971 (7) 266 8364. Fax: +971 (7) 266 8088.
ANCHORAGES: Recommended tanker anchorage area in position
Lat. 25␥ 58' N, Long. 055␥ 53' E, a radius of 0.25 n.m., depth 31.0 m.
PRATIQUE: No health clearance requirements currently in force.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ETA to be advised via Agent 72,
48 and 24 hours prior to arrival with the following information:
1) are vessel’s bow fairlead and chain stopper sizes suitable for OCIMF
type A mooring assembly?
2) if cargo is to be loaded on top
3) whether cargo tanks are inerted
4) confirm pilot ladder and cargo boom can be rigged port side
5) confirm 1␺16 in. 150 ASA hose connection flange is acceptable
6) confirm if Master will accept shore figures by radio (if necessary)
7) confirm there is a winch drum available to hold a 45 m. pick-up rope
of 0.25 m. diameter
8) confirm 1␺152 m. messenger will be ready on bow
9) confirm vessel has a suitable rope on stern to pass to support tug
10) ship’s telephone and fax numbers
11) confirm vessel has a photocopy machine and a word
processor/typewriter
12) advise if maiden voyage
13) if vessel has moored at SPM before, advise the date and place of
last SPM
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VHF: Confirm ETA by VHF when in range, call sign ‘‘Hulaylah Terminal’’.
The terminal listens on VHF Channels 16 and 73.
TUGS: The terminal operator does not own any tugs. Tugs for cargo
operations are hired from private operators.
BERTHS: See ‘‘LPG/LNG’’.
MOORING: Mooring hawser length 60.9 m., 21 in. circumference. Chafing
chain assembly OCIMF Type A.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: IMODCO SPM secured by 6␺4 in. ORQ chains
to the seabed for vessels 40,000 – 350,000 d.w.t. Depth 32.3 m., depth at
berth 30.4 m.
Maximum vessel bow/manifold centre line distance 182.8 m.
HOSES: 10 and 12 in. diameter hoses. 1␺16 in. 150 LB ASA flange RF
hose connected on the port side. Hose connection/disconnection shall be
carried out by crew under the control of a responsible deck officer and as
advised by the RAKGAS Mooring Master.
The tanker must have ready a derrick SWL 12 tons at the port manifold
area for the handling of the flexible hose.
CARGO OPERATIONS: Terminal Personnel: Mooring Master will
remain on board the tanker throughout the transfer operation and will
co-ordinate all activities on board the export tanker with the terminal.
Loading Rate: Maximum 9,500 bbls./hr.
BALLAST: Terminal has no ballast reception or slop disposal facilities and
vessels are required to arrive with sufficient clean ballast suitable for pumping
directly to the sea.
Deballasting concurrently with loading is not normally possible unless
approved by the Harbour Master.
POLLUTION: Contact terminal on VHF Channel 73.
Also see ‘‘Authority’’.
WASTE DISPOSAL: No facilities.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No facilities.
MEDICAL: Doctors and dentists available.
FRESH WATER: Available by barge.
FUEL: It is not permitted to load bunkers while berthed at the SPM. Bunkers
can be arranged at anchorage by Agent.
CHANDLERY: SSS Operator: GAC Ras Al Khaimah. Tel: +971 (7)
227 2111. Fax: +971 (7) 227611.
Facilities: One high-speed vessel available.
STORING: It is not permitted to load stores while berthed at the SPM.
SERVICES: Special services such as tank cleaning equipment, compass
adjusting, radio and radar repairs, supply of charts, nautical publications,
sounding paper, course recorder paper, Notices to Mariners, safety
equipment, extension of certificates are not available locally but can be
arranged from Dubai through Agent.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
REPAIRS: Facilities are not readily available.
SURVEYORS: At Dubai.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Harbour Police. Tel: +971 (7) 266 8444.
Fax: +971 (7) 266 8051.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Ras Al Khaimah Coast
Guard. Tel: +971 (7) 233 4292.
Saqr Port Authority. Tel: + 971 (7) 266 8444, 205 6102.
PIRACY: None reported.
REGULATIONS: The Conditions of Entry Into and Use of Hulaylah
Terminal will be presented to the Master and shall be signed by him prior to
commencement of berthing operations.
Repairs will not be permitted when the export vessel is berthed at the SPM.
WEATHER/TIDES: Wind: The winds in the southern part of the Gulf
are usually light and generally blow from the western quadrant most of the
year but are occasionally interrupted by winds from varying directions. The
visibility along the Ras Al Khaimah coastline is generally good, but from June
to September the Shamal blows over the Gulf area and frequently produces
rough seas and stirs up dust clouds which can affect visibility at sea. The
cold fronts which move down the Gulf from November to April frequently
cause a north or NW wind of 20 knots or more along the Ras Al Khaimah
coastline, with accompanying swells.
Waves: High waves generally do not occur along the Ras Al Khaimah
coastline since the winds are usually light in this area. On those occasions
when the wind does become strong, the wave heights generally remain limited
since the distance over which the wind can blow to generate waves is
relatively short from most directions. This is due to the bend in the Gulf which
tends to reduce the fetch of north winds (e.g. waves over 2.4 m. occur 0.2%
of the time).
Current: Currents are omnidirectional and variable in strength.
CONSULS: At Dubai.
TELEPHONES: Agent may place a cellphone on board. Mobile telephone
coverage available at Ras Al Khaimah, GSM 900 and 3G 2100 (2010).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, 40 km.
Dubai International Airport.
CONNECTIONS: Ras al Khaimah has good road links to neighbouring
Emirates. Dubai is approx. 85 km. by road from Ras al Khaimah, Fujairah
approx. 100 km. by road.
Airfreight services available from Ras al Khaimah Airport (RKT). A wide
selection of international air services available from Dubai Airport (DXB).
CUSTOMS: 1,000 cigarettes or 200 cigars or 1 kilo of tobacco; 1 litre eau
de toilette and 150 g. perfume. No alcohol of more than 2% permitted without
an import licence, there are no restrictions outbound.
SHORE LEAVE: Not permitted.
Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page x)
Hulaylah Terminal
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Crew List (on arrival).
Immigration offices are established in the port. The service is available
24 hours a day. Masters should advise Agent if the ship may leave outside
normal office hours and the Agent should check that Immigration officials will
be available to clear the vessel outward. This also applies to public holidays.
Masters are advised that Immigration Clearance must be on board and
sighted by the Pilot before he can take the vessel to sea.
Ship Inspections: Vessels calling at the port will undergo state inspections
conducted by Trakhees Ports, Environment, Health and Safety Division.
Trakhees Ports, Environment, Health and Safety Division. Tel: +971 (4)
804 0307.
Fax: +971 (4)
881 7023.
Email: ehs@trakhees.ae
Web: www.ehss.ae
Business hours 0730 – 1530, Sunday to Thursday.
Vetting Tankers and LPG/LNG Carriers: Vessels vetting is undertaken
by Emirates National Oil Co (ENOC), for all ENOC, Horizon terminals.
Email: enocmarinevetting@enoc.com
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO: Tel: +971 (4) 883 2200. Fax: +971 (4) 883 6101.
Essa Eid Bin Turkeya, Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation Security
Department.
Tel: +971 (4)
883 3553.
Fax: +971 (4)
883 6006.
Email: e.binturkeya@dpworld.com
DPFSO: Essa Masood, Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation Security
Department.
Tel: +971 (4)
883 3553.
Fax: +971 (4)
883 6006.
Email: essa.masood@dpworld.com
Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation Security
Department.
Tel: +971 (4)
883 3553.
Fax: +971 (4)
883 6006.
Email: ibrahim.alhammadi@dpworld.com
MAX. SIZE: Bulk: Draft 14.5 m.
Containers: Draft 17.0 m.
Dry Cargo: Draft 14.5 m.
Gas: Draft 14.0 m.
Ro-Ro: Draft 10.5 m.
Tankers: 120,000 d.w.t., LOA 275 m., draft 14.0 m.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
DENSITY: 1032.
RESTRICTIONS: LPG carriers, rigs, dead ships, VLCCs and ULCCs shall
only conduct movements during daylight hours.
APPROACHES: The Port Control Tower is situated in position
Lat. 24␥ 59.4' N, Long. 055␥ 02.9' E.
The Jebel Ali approach channel commences 11.5 n.m. offshore. The
entrance to the channel is marked by a fairway buoy. The buoys are situated
in Lat. 25␥ 08' 28.0" N, Long. 054␥ 55' 12.0" E, and one green in position
Lat. 25␥ 08' 16" N, Long. 054␥ 55' 59" E.
The approach channel with a depth of 17.0 m. is buoyed and runs in a
direction 315 – 135␥(T). After 10.5 km. the channel takes a 25␥ bend and
becomes the entrance channel which leads into the port on an alignment of
340 – 160␥(T).
The approach channel has a width of 320 m.
The outer basin is 2.3 km. long and 600 m. wide, depth 14.0 – 16.0 m. and
the inner basin is 3.7 km. long and 425 m. wide, depth 11.5 – 17.0 m. The
main axis of both basins is 047 – 227␥(T).
Mina Jebel Ali Light Float, in position Lat. 25␥ 10.5' N, Long. 054␥ 52.3' E
(L.Fl.10s), lies on the axis of the channel leading into Jebel Ali Port. Vessel
should steer 135␥(T) to approach pilot boarding area from this float.
Vessel should await Pilot in the area north of the seaward end of the buoyed
channel. The centre of this waiting area, with a radius of 1 n.m., is
Lat. 25␥ 09' N, Long. 054␥ 54' E.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all ships of more than 300 g.t. except pleasure
craft, country craft and tugs and supply boats navigating within Jebel Ali.
Pilots are available throughout 24 hours.
Ships requiring a Pilot should call ‘‘Jebel Ali Port Control’’ on VHF
Channels 16 or 69 at least 2 hours prior to arrival at pilot boarding area.
Five pilot boats available.
Pilots will board from fast launches, marked ‘‘Pilots’’ equipped with VHF,
watch kept on VHF Channel 16. Call sign ‘‘Jebel Ali Pilots’’.
Vessels requiring a Pilot should give at least 2 hours’ notice of arrival at
the pilot boarding area, but vessels may be instructed by Port Control to
approach the channel entrance.
Outbound ships should request Pilot at least one hour prior to departure.
Masters should obtain ‘‘Master’s Report’’ from the Inward Pilot and return it
completed before the Pilot leaves.
The pilot boarding area is located north of the channel entrance. The centre
of this area is in position Lat. 25␥ 09' N, Long. 054␥ 54' E, radius 1 n.m.
Pilots will normally embark incoming vessels at the above mentioned pilot
boarding area.
ANCHORAGES: Area enclosed by:
1. Lat. 25␥ 11.3' N, Long. 054␥ 49.8' E
2. Lat. 25␥ 08.3' N, Long. 054␥ 53.2' E
3. Lat. 25␥ 05.2' N, Long. 054␥ 49.5' E
4. Lat. 25␥ 08.1' N, Long. 054␥ 46.2' E
Holding ground is poor, ships are recommended to use more chain than
usual. Bottom is sandstone.
Depth 16.0 – 20.0 m.
Caution: All ships are warned that an untrenched pipeline lies east of the
channel.
This
line
comes
ashore
in
position
Lat. 25␥ 01' N,
Long. 055␥ 04' 30" E. From this position it lies in a direction of 345␥ for
approx. 10 n.m., thence assumes a direction of 313␥ towards the ‘‘Fatah
Field’’ i.e. it is from 2 – 5 n.m. east of the buoyed entrance channel. Other
untrenched pipelines are laid on the seabed and are clearly marked on the
Admiralty Charts of the area. Ships should not anchor near this or other
pipelines, nor should they approach the area with anchors walked back or
trailing.
PRATIQUE: Notification shall be given by Agent and vessel.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: If there are any defects on board,
Harbour Master should be advised prior to arrival via ‘‘Jebel Ali Port Control’’.
Vessels must advise the Harbour Master of their ETA at least 48 hours
prior to arrival or on leaving the last port, whichever is later, and confirm the
ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival at the designated pilotage area.
On coming within VHF range of ‘‘Jebel Ali Port Control’’, vessels should
establish VHF contact and update their ETA; at least 2 hours’ notice of arrival
at the boarding area should be given.
Prior to arrival, all vessels regardless of tonnage calling at the port of Jebel
Ali should provide ‘‘Jebel Ali Port Control’’ with the following information:
i. name of vessel
ii. port of registry
iii. name of Master
iv. gross tonnage
v. LOA
vi. draft
vii. cargo to discharge or load
viii. Pilot boarding arrangements
ix. number of crew, indicating the number of deck crew available for
manoeuvring
x. health information
xi. last port of call (last 10 ports).
Vessel Requirements: Below are details of information required by the
terminal operators for accepting vessels for LPG, LNG and Condensate
loading and Port Authority of Jebel Ali’s requirements and regulations for a
tanker in berth.
Uniform mooring system is advisable, i.e. all synthetic or all wire for all
moorings except backsprings. DPA does not allow the use of nylon tails on
wire moorings. Backsprings must be of wire.
Concerning deballasting requirements, DPA allows the discharge of
permanent segregated clean ballast in the harbour. Clean tank ballast can
only be discharged, if a surveyor appointed by Agent at owner’s/charterer’s
expense, certifies that the tank ballast is clean, that all cargo pumps and
lines are clean and the surveyor remains on board to witness and, if
necessary, stop the discharging of cargo tank ballast if it proves to be unclean.
This operation takes place during daylight hours only.
It is also recommended that all efforts be made to cut down time taken by
ships for documentation purposes after completion.
Bunkers may not be taken during cargo operations.
On all occasions, DPA would berth all ships starboard-side-to on the tanker
berth unless some particular ‘‘one off’’ technical reason prevents this.
Condensate – Vessel Particulars: The following items shall be submitted with
each vessel nomination. In the event that all the data is not available, the
nominated vessel acceptance shall be tentative and subject to the approval
of ‘‘Seller’’ Arco Dubai.
1. Vessel name and flag
2. Vessel Master’s name
3. Vessel ETA at Jebel Ali
4. Vessel communication channel
5. Vessel description (weight, length, dimensions, arrival draft fore and aft,
estimated departure draft, etc.)
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
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REPATRIATION: Launch service available.
OPERATOR: Head Office: Ras Al Khaimah Gas Commission
(RAKGAS), RAK Gas LLC, PO Box 434, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab
Emirates. Tel: +971 (7) 222555, 266 8364. Fax: +971 (7)
222733, 266 8088. Telex: 99155 RAKNOC EM. Email: info@rakgas.ae
Web: www.rakgas.ae Contact: Ruurd S Abma, Chief Operating Officer.
Mobile: +971 50 647 244. Email: ruurd.abma @rakgas.ae Allan B Bickle,
Terminal Operations. Tel: +971 (7) 266 8364.
Email: allan.bickle@rakgasco.ae Bert Smith, Operations Superintendent.
Tel: +971 (7) 266 8444. Fax: +971 (7) 266 8053.
Email: bert.smith@rakgasco.ae
AGENT: Gulf Agency Co Ltd (Ras Al Khaimah) LLC, PO Box 5162, Ras
Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (7) 227 2111 (4 lines).
Fax: +971 (7)
227 6111.
Email: rasalkhaimah@gac.com
Web: www.gacworld.com
JEBEL ALI, Dubai: 25␥ 00' N 055␥ 03' E
(See Plan)
OVERVIEW: Major port of Dubai surrounding the Jebel Ali Free Zone.
Comprises 79 berths, including 10 tanker berths, across 11 quays, handling
bulk, containers, Ro-Ro, reefers, livestock carriers, oil tankers, passenger
vessels, LPG chemical carriers and LNG vessels.
LOCATION: 35 km. SW of the city of Dubai, 323 n.m. from Muscat.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2889, 3176 and 3739.
Nautical Publications: Admiralty Sailing Directions Volume No. 63,
Defence Mapping Agency Publication No. 62.
Admiralty List of Lights Volume D. United States List of Lights Publication
No. 117B (Pacific/Indian Ocean Area).
DOCUMENTS: The following documentation shall be delivered
electronically to the Authority’s Documentation Section at least 48 hours prior
to the vessel’s arrival. The Authority reserves the right not to commence
cargo operations until these are received.
Discharging Vessels:
Arrival/Cargo Advice
Bill of Lading/Packing List
Cargo Declaration
Cargo List
Cargo Manifest
Cargo Stowage Plan
Hatch List
Hazardous and Dangerous Cargo (Nil) Declaration
Passenger Manifest.
Loading Vessels:
Cargo Loading List
Cargo Stowage Plan
Customs Endorsed Export Declaration
Hazardous and Dangerous Cargo (Nil) Declaration
Passenger Manifest.
On completion of loading, 3 copies of the vessel Manifest endorsed by
Ports and Customs must be provided.
Tankers:
Cargo Plan
Certificate of discharge of previous cargo
Manifest.
A copy of the Notice of Readiness should be made available to the Harbour
Master on request.
Immigration:
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
6. Loading connection:
a) size
b) rating
c) system – ASA/Metric/British, etc.
d) is manifold located centreline of LOA
7. Height of the loading connection from the centreline of the flange to the
first obstacle downward below each flange
8. Distance from the loading flange face to ship’s rail
9. Distance between loading connection centres
10. Flange thickness. Maximum acceptable: 37 mm.
11. Clearance behind connecting flange for coupling claws. Minimum
requirement: 240 mm.
12. Height of the ship’s rail in front of the loading manifold
13. Previous cargo and its origin
14. Loading rate for this particular lifting. Minimum requirement
25,000 bbls./hr. per single loading arm connection
15. Specify quantity of permanent and cargo tank ballast on board. Only
permanent segregated ballast discharge allowed at Jebel Ali port.
Repeat only permanent segregated ballast discharge allowed
16. Estimated deballasting time required after berthing. Specify if
simultaneous with loading
17. Cargo on board, its origin and specification per tank upon vessel arrival
for loading
18. Vessel in possession of reducers, their type, size and rating
19. Please confirm agreement release inert gas pressure in all tanks for
inspection by Arco Surveyor
20. Buyer or Agent to notify Arco of the vessel location, quantity to be loaded
and its ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours before the first day of the vessel’s
scheduled ETA
21. Arco Dubai advise starboard side alongside
22. Arco Dubai advise loading arm size nominal 16 in. with provision for
16, 14 and 12 in. connection by hydraulic coupler
23. Quantity to be loaded, in barrels. Arco Dubai advise
API: . . . . . . . . .
Temp.: . . . . . . .
LPG – Vessel Particulars: The following items shall be submitted with each
vessel nomination. In the event that all the data is not available, the nominated
vessel acceptance shall be tentative and subject to the approval of ‘‘Seller’’
Dubai Natural Gas Company Limited.
1. Vessel name and flag
2. Vessel Master’s name
3. Vessel ETA at Jebel Ali
4. Vessel communication channel
5. Vessel description (weight, length, dimensions, etc.)
6. Loading connection: a) size, b) rating, c) system – ASA/Metric/British,
etc.
7. Height of the loading connection from the centreline of the flange to the
first obstacle downward below each flange
8. Distance from the loading flange face to ship’s rail
9. Distance between loading and vapour return connection centres
10. Distance from the loading flange to the first obstacle toward the manifold
11. Height of the ship’s rail in front of the loading manifold
12. Previous cargo and its origin
13. Manifold sequence of the loading and vapour return connection
14. Loading rate per product for this particular lifting
15. Cargo tanks temperature per product upon vessel arrival at the loading
port
16. Can propane and butane be loaded simultaneously?
17. Cargo on board, its origin and specification per tank upon vessel arrival
for loading
18. Vessel meets Government, DPA and seller regulation, or specify which
regulation the vessel meets
19. Vessel in possession of reducers, their type, size and rating
20. Demurrage rate and conditions, if any
21. Specify if vessel will install any mesh screens in their manifold during
this lifting
22. Amount to be loaded
23. Vessel has nylon mooring lines
24. Buyer or Agent to notify Dugas of the vessel location, quantity to be
loaded and its ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours before the first day of the
vessel’s scheduled ETA
25. Can propane and butane be purged and/or cooled simultaneously? (if
applicable).
LNG – Vessel Particulars: The following items shall be submitted with
each vessel nomination. In the event that all the data is not available, the
nominated vessel acceptance shall be tentative and subject to the approval
of ‘‘Seller’’ Dubai Natural Gas Company Limited.
1. Vessel name and flag
2. Vessel Master’s name
3. Vessel ETA at Jebel Ali
4. Vessel communication channel
5. Vessel description (weight, length, dimensions, etc.)
6. Loading connection:
a) size
b) rating
c) system – ASA/Metric/British, etc.
7. Height of the loading connection from the centre line of the flange to
the first obstacle downward below each flange
8. Distance from the loading flange face to ship’s rail
9. Distance between loading connection centres
10. Distance from the loading flange to the first obstacle toward the manifold
11. Height of the ship’s rail in front of the loading manifold
12. Previous cargo and its origin
13. Vessel gas vapour venting system
14. Loading rate for this particular lifting, per single loading arm connection
15. Ballast on board condition (clean, dirty, etc.)
16. Deballasting estimated time required after berthing
17. Cargo on board, its origin and specification per tank upon vessel arrival
for loading
18. Vessel meets Government, DPA and seller regulation, or specify which
regulation the vessel meets
19. Vessel in possession of reducers, their type, size and rating
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20. Demurrage rate and conditions, if any
21. Specify if vessel will install any mesh screen in their manifold during
this lifting
22. Amount to be loaded
23. Vessel has nylon mooring lines
24. Buyer or Agent to notify Dugas of the vessel location, quantity to be
loaded and its ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours before the first day of the
vessel’s scheduled ETA.
VHF: Port Control maintains a continuous listening watch on VHF
Channels 16 and 69. The port emergency channel is VHF Channel 69.
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’ and ‘‘Pilotage’’.
VTS/RADAR: Traffic is controlled by VTS within port limit.
TUGS: 4␺68 tonnes BP, 2␺52 tonnes BP, 3␺42 tonnes BP and
1␺38 tonnes BP.
Mooring Boats: Five mooring boats available.
BERTHS:
Quay
No.
Berth
No.
Depth*
(m.)
East Breakwater:
1 TB 1
TB 3, 5, 7, 9
TB 1, 1A, 3, 4B
TB 2, 6
TB 7
TB 4A, 5
74 – 77
2 8, 9
3 10 – 15
16, 17
4 18 – 21
5 22 – 25
5 29 – 33
6 34, 34A, 34B
7 35 – 43, 52, 53
7
44 – 48
7
51 (TB4)
8
9 57 – 60
10 61 – 66
10 East Wharf
15.00
15.00
14.00
14.00
14.00
14.00
17.00
14.00
14.00
16.00
17.00
11.50
11.50
11.50
11.50
11.50
11.50
7.0 – 11.5
11.50
11.50
5.50 – 7.0
10 West Wharf
* Low Water Datum
5.50
Remarks
LPG
Petroleum
Bulk cargo
Petroleum
Edible oil
Bulk, general cargo
Containers
Petroleum
Containers
Containers
Containers
Containers
Bulk, general cargo, Ro-Ro
Bulk, general cargo, Ro-Ro
Bulk, general cargo, Ro-Ro
General cargo
Chemicals
Offshore industry
General cargo, Ro-Ro
General cargo, Ro-Ro
Bitumen, bunkering, petroleum,
small craft
Small craft, barges
Also see ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
BULK FACILITIES:
Dubai Dock: Operator: Dubai Smelter Developments FZE. Tel: +971 (4)
884 6746. Fax: +971 (4) 884 4297, 884 6217. Email: kalbanajm@dubai.ae
Facilities: Located at Berth No. 1. Terminal handles the unloading of alumina,
petroleum coke and liquid pitch for the Dubai smelter plant.
A travelling unloader equipped with two booms having a travel of 140 m.,
hourly capacity 380 t.p.h. through two booms is used for discharging of
alumina powder. Suction unloader capacity 600 t.p.h. can move 250 m.
parallel with quay face. Five tanks with 175,000 tonnes per tank.
Gieco: Operator: Gulf Imports and Exports Co (Gulf Feed Mill Co).
Tel: +971 (4) 881 6800, 222 0099. Fax: +971 (4) 881 6519, 222 3299.
Email: gieco@giexdubai.co.ae
Facilities: Located at Berths No. 3 – 4. Terminal handles bulk wheat, barley,
rice, sugar, pulses and animal feed. Two travelling loader/unloader arms, with
an outreach of 22.5 m., can move 460 m. parallel with quay face and a
loading/unloading rate of 800 t.p.h. 12 silos with 10,000 tonnes storage each.
SPIC: Operator: SPIC Fertilisers and Chemicals FZE. Tel: +971 (4)
881 6363.
Fax: +971 (4)
881 9904.
Email: spicfert@emirates.net.ae
Web: www.spic.co.in
Facilities: Locate at Berth No. 7. Handles bulk ammonia and urea, producing
bulk fertilisers.
Sugar Terminal: Operator: Al Khaleej Sugar (Dubai City). Tel: +971 (4)
295 7777. Fax: +971 (4) 295 6677. Web: www.aksugar.ae
Facilities: Located at Berth No. 4. Terminal has 7 silos handling raw sugar
products.
Also see ‘‘Agent’s Report’’ dated June 1997.
CONTAINER FACILITIES:
Container Terminal 1: Operator: DP World. Tel: +971 (4) 881 5000,
881 6893. Fax: +971 (4) 881 7777, 881 6093. Email: info@dpworld.com
Web: www.dpworld.com
Facilities: Located at Quays No. 3 – 5, Berths No. 10 – 19 and 21 – 25.
Quay
No.
Berth
No.
Length
(m.)
3
10 – 17
2,500
4
18 – 19
830
5
21 – 25
1,545
SPP – super post-Panamax
PP – post-Panamax
P – Panamax
Draft
(m.)
Gantries
14.0 – 16.0 23 (SPP), 4 (PP)
17.0
10 (SPP)
11.0
4 (PP), 9 (P)
Equipment includes 146 RTGs, 42 empty handlers, 1 top loader,
4 reachstackers, 16 forklifts, 448 tractors, 446 trailers, 3,530 reefer points,
total area 1,650,000 sq.m., handling 213,455 TEU.
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Container Terminal 2: Operator: DP World. Tel: +971 (4) 881 5000,
881 6893. Fax: +971 (4) 881 7777, 881 6093. Email: info@dpworld.com
Web: www.dpworld.com
Facilities: Located at Quay No. 1, Berths No. 71 – 77.
Quay
No.
Berth
No.
Length
(m.)
Draft
(m.)
1
71 – 77
2,600
SPP – super post-Panamax
17.0
Gantries
29 (SPP)
Equipment includes 60 RMGs, 17 empty handlers, 2 reachstackers,
3 forklifts, 187 tractors, 220 trailers, 4,200 reefer points, total area
1,886,905 sq.m., handling 132,741 TEU.
PASSENGER FACILITIES: 70 berths handling small passenger
vessels.
OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Operators: DP World. Tel: +971 (4)
881 5000,
881 6893.
Fax: +971 (4)
881 7777,
881 6093.
Email: info@dpworld.com Web: www.dpworld.com
Al-Futtaim Logistics. Tel: +971 (4) 881 8288. Fax: +971 (4) 881 9157.
Web: www.logisticsuae.com
Facilities:
Quay
No.
Berth
No.
Length
(m.)
Draft
(m.)
5–6
6–7
34A
34B
180
180
10.50
10.50
McDermott
Dubai.
Tel: +971 (4)
883 5100.
Fax: +971 (4)
883 5347.
Email: magini@mcdermott.com
Web: www.mcdermott.com
Facilities: Located at Berths No. 54 – 56. Fabrication of components for the
offshore oil industry and land-based construction industry.
Offshore Terminal: Operators: Dubai Petroleum. Tel: +971 (4) 343 2222,
301 3207.
Fax: +971 (4)
301 2200,
301 3188.
Email: a.a.mohammed@conocophillips.com Web: www.dubaipetroleum.ae
Oilfields Supply Center Ltd. Tel: +971 (4) 883 6800, 883 5577.
Email: osc@oscdubai.com Web: www.oscdubai.com
Facilities: Located at Berths No. 56C and 56D. Terminal handles the supply
of offshore materials to Dubai Petroleum’s oil fields.
TANKER FACILITIES: Operators: Emirates National Oil Co (ENOC).
Web: www.enoc.com
Shipping Terminalling and LPG, Cylingas Co LLC. Tel: +971 (4) 347 2648.
Fax: +971 (4) 347 4379.
ENOC Emirates Gas LLC. Tel: +971 (4) 267 3299. Fax: +971 (4) 267 3909.
Emirates Petroleum Products Co (EPPCO). Tel: +971 (4) 337 2131.
Fax: +971 (4) 337 5990. Web: www.eppcouae.com
Facilities: Four tanker berths, max. draft 14.0 m., are situated in the outer
basin. Ships using this berth, for which a berth booking system operates, will
generally be berthed starboard side to. A second tanker berth has been
opened at Berth No. 2 in the 14 m. basin and is used mainly by vessels
loading or discharging high flash point products. On this berth, vessels will
normally berth starboard side to.
Tanker/LPG Berth No. 1: This berth provides facilities for product tankers
as well as LPG and condensate carriers. Six loading arms are available to
handle product tankers through 10 in. connections with reducers available.
On the LPG half of the jetty, there are three loading arms with 16 in.
connections. Two vapour return lines are also fitted, one for propane and
one for butane with 14 in. connections. Various reducers and straight pieces
are also available. The depth of water in the berth is 15 m., max. draft 14.00 m.
on HW, max. LOA 275 m.
This berth is equipped with mooring hooks of 100 tons strength, each fitted
with electric capstan. The hooks are tripped manually.
Tankers will generally be berthed starboard side to the berth.
Tanker Berth No. 2: This berth provides facilities for product tankers, using
10 in. chicksan arms. For certain products flexible pipeline connections are
permissible. Various reducers are available. Max. LOA 225 m.
Emarat: Operator: Emarat LLC. Tel: +971 (4) 343 4444. Fax: +971 (4)
343 3393. Email: info@emarat.ae Web: www.emarat.ae
Facilities: Located adjacent to ENOC refinery’s Berth No. 1.
Terminal tank farm gasoline capacity 228,000 cu.m., avgas capacity
155,000 cu.m.
ETP: Operator: ETP International FZ-LLC. Tel: +971 (4) 360 1624, (22)
5678 2222.
Fax: +971 (4)
391 8668,
(22)
5678 2233.
Email: naresh.ahuja@etpgroup.com Web: www.etpgroup.com
Facilities: Adjacent to ENO refinery.
Horizon, Berth No. 51: Operator: Horizon Jebel Ali Terminals Ltd.
Fax: +971 (4)
LOA
(m.)
Draft
(m.)
Size
(d.w.t.)
51
300
10.75
48,000
Berth
No.
LOA
(m.)
Draft
(m.)
Size
(d.w.t.)
8
9
255
255
13.25 (43.5 ft.)
13.25 (43.5 ft.)
125,000
125,000
881 6548.
Each berth is equipped with 2␺12 in. chicksan arms, mooring hook
assemblies each fitted with capstans. The hooks are tripped manually.
Tankers can be berthed port or starboard side to the quay.
Vessels are warned that no dirty ballast discharge will be allowed within
the limits of Jebel Ali. There are no shore ballast reception facilities. Products
handled include naphtha, gasoline, gasoline components, MTBE, distillates,
jet fuel, kerosene, diesel and heating oil.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES:
DUGAS: Operator:
DUGAS. Tel: +971 (4) 881 2121. Fax: +971 (4)
881 2221. Email: administration@dugas.ae Web: www.dugas.ae
Facilities: Located adjacent to Star Resources. Handles LNG.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
Fabrication Terminal: Operator:
Berth
No.
Ltd.
Tel: +971 (4)
881 6733.
Fax: +971 (4)
Email: dubai@oiltanking.com Web: www.oiltanking.com
Facilities:
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: General Cargo Areas:
Equipment includes 18 tractors, 4 towing tractors, 2 forklifts, total area
254,650 sq.m.
Cold Storage: Several companies offer cold storage facilities within the port.
Operators: Freeport Shipping Co. Tel: +971 (4) 352 4888. Fax: +971 (4)
352 4488. Email: freeport@emirates.net.ae Web: www.freeportdxb.com
GAC
Global
Hub
&
Disbursement
Centre,
GAC
Ltd.
Email: hub.gdc@gacworld.com Web: www.gacworld.com/hubs
Tel: +971 (4)
883 5103.
Web: www.horizon-terminals.com
Facilities:
Star Resources: Operator: Star Energy Oiltanking, Star Energy Resources
883 5587.
Terminal handles chemicals via 6␺6 in. stainless steel pipelines. All lines
are fully piggable with vapour return and service lines.
Tank farm has 53 tanks, 550 – 1,500 cu.m., total capacity 51,550 cu.m.
Iso Octane: Operator: Iso Octane Co. Tel: +971 (4) 881 5113, 343 1943.
Fax: +971 (4) 881 4158, 343 2281. Email: isooctane@hotmail.com
Facilities: Located adjacent to Star Resources. Vessels handled at Berth
No. 5. Handles the storage and blending of petroleum products.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
Located on Quays No. 5, 6, 7 and 10 with 21 – 30 m. wide paved aprons,
covered and open storage, truck delivery and receiving docks.
Prior arrangements must be made with the Cargo Handling Manager for
the discharge of obnoxious and hazardous cargo.
STEVEDORES: Dubai Port Authority (Jebel Ali).
Working Hours: The normal working hours from Saturdays to Thursdays
inclusive (but excluding public holidays) will be 0700 – 1200 and 1300 – 1600.
Any activity outside normal working hours must be arranged with the
authority and overtime rates may apply.
Working hours are subject to change during the month of Ramadan.
BALLAST: Masters are reminded that no dirty ballast will be allowed to
be discharged in Jebel Ali.
Tanker Ballast Discharge Rules:
1. Clean water ballast from tankers segregated ballast tanks may be
discharged overside.
2. Clean water ballast from dedicated clean ballast tanks as defined in
Marpol 73/78 may also be discharged in the port. However, if no
separate ballast pumping system exists then such discharge must be
monitored by an independent surveyor and the ballast discharged
must be certified clean. This discharge operation may take place
during daylight hours only.
3. Ships in the COW mode may not discharge ballast from cargo tanks,
unless such tanks have been thoroughly cleaned and have reverted
to the status of CBT since last carrying oil.
4. Clean ballast means ballast containing less than 15 parts per million
of hydrocarbons.
5. Not withstanding all the above, if any visible signs of pollution are
seen on or below the surface around the ship discharging ballast, the
ballast discharge will be stopped and no further discharge will be
permitted.
POLLUTION: Dirty Ballast and Refuse: All vessels are warned that
no dirty ballast, bilges, etc., should be pumped out in the vicinity of the Port
of Jebel Ali. Offenders will be prosecuted and the UAE and Dubai Police
maintain maritime and helicopter patrols to ensure no dirty ballast is
discharged and no refuse is thrown overboard.
These rules apply while vessels are alongside and the Harbour Master
may instruct offending vessels to leave or bar them from returning.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Skips are compulsory for domestic garbage and
are provided alongside ships and changed as necessary. Contact Harbour
Master.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: The port has no waste oil disposal facilities but
several local companies can arrange disposal by tanker truck. Agent can
arrange these facilities. Charges are negotiable. Municipality approval is
required. Contact Harbour Master.
MEDICAL: Medical facilities are provided by Dubai hospitals,
arrangements should be made by Agent. 24-hour emergency medical
services are available. Ships should call Jebel Ali Port Control on VHF
Channels 16 or 69 (Tel: +971 (4) 883 5251) or Port Security (Tel: +971 (4)
881 6222) to arrange ambulance.
FRESH WATER: Supplied by Dubai Water Department (Tel: +971 (4)
881 6749). Order through Agent. Water laid on at all berths.
FUEL: Any Dubai registered active oil company can supply bunkers.
Lubricating Oils: Available, transported by road.
CHANDLERY: All types of provisions – fresh and dry, and all types of
fresh and frozen meat are available ex-Dubai. Contact Agent.
SERVICES: Fumigation: Can be carried out by specialist firms.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
REPAIRS: Berths are available for afloat repairs.
Lay-up Berths for long and short periods can be arranged.
Marine engineering firms with specialised workshops in Dubai, undertake
engineering repairs. Agent will make necessary arrangements.
Repairs to radar, radio, echo sounders and other electronic navigational
and communication aids are available by major manufacturers’ agents,
(i.e. Marconi, Decca, Kelvin-Hughes, Telefunken, etc.), being represented in
Dubai and sets serviced by trained engineers. Agents will advise.
A Port Authority diver can be arranged through Agent.
SURVEYORS: All major classification societies, including Lloyd’s, BV,
ABS, NV, NK and the Salvage Association, as well as other private qualified
cargo, hull and engine surveyors and consultants are available.
Gas Free Certificates, Inert Gas Certificates and Hot Work Permits can be
obtained through independent qualified surveyors who must be on Dubai Port
Authority’s (Jebel Ali) approved list. Agent will arrange.
Surveys: The following surveys and certification can be carried out in Jebel
Ali: Load Line, Safety Equipment, Safety Construction, Radio.
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POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency: Police Tel: 999, 112.
Ambulance Tel: 999, 998. Fire Tel: 997. Ambulance/Fire Control Centre.
Tel: +971 (4) 881 6222.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory, but available.
Gangway: Shore gangway not available. Vessel to provide own gangway.
Visitors Port Passes: Any person entering the port is required to have
either a permanent or visitors temporary/day pass. Passes can be obtained
from the Pass Office situated at the main entrance. The Pass Office operates
daily from 0700 – 1900 hrs.
Permanent passes cost AED25 each and are valid for 12 calendar months
from date of issue. Applicants are required to produce a sponsor’s letter and
complete an application for pass form. Documents such as passports and
photographs are not required.
Temporary or day passes which are free of charge are only issued to
irregular visitors who have a confirmed appointment to visit the port.
No more than one of these passes a month will be issued to any individual.
Day passes can be obtained from the Pass Office or any terminal checkpoint.
WEATHER/TIDES: Weather and Currents: Cross currents of up to
1.75 knots may be experienced in the approach channel. These currents are
wind and tide induced.
Fresh winds are frequently experienced at Jebel Ali. However, during
evening, night and morning hours, light SE winds prevail, veering to NW by
noon and freshening to Force 4 – 5.
On occasions, especially during November to March, fog may be prevalent
during early morning.
Tidal Range: The average rise and fall is 1.14 m.
CONSULS: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
TELEPHONES: Ship board telephones available by arrangement. Direct
international telephone connections available at some berths.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Dubai International Airport, 39 km.
BANKS: A bank complex is situated just outside the port main gate. Most
major banks or their correspondents have branches there.
SHORE LEAVE: Crew members wishing to go ashore are to report to
the Port Immigration Office (Agent to arrange) and collect a ‘‘Marine Landing
Permit’’ which should be carried at all times. On returning to the ship, the
permit should be handed back to the Port Police. The process is to be
repeated on every subsequent shore leave.
REPATRIATION: Possible with prior notification to Immigration
authorities.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Immigration Service issues shore passes.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Norwegian Seamen’s Mission. Tel: +971 (4)
337 0062. Jebel Ali International Seafarer’s Centre, Quay No. 10.
Tel: +971 (4) 884 6628, 883 5297. Fax: +971 (4) 883 7637, 5245.
Email: blue001@emirates.net.ae Hours: 1100 – 2359 daily. Facilities: Bus
service to and from berths; international telephones; post box and stamps;
small shop for tobacco, toiletries, writing materials, etc.; money changing;
pool and darts; television and video; library; snacks and full bar service.
GENERAL: Important Telephone Numbers: Tel: +971 (4)
Port Control:
883 5326
Harbour Master and Port Control:
883 5251
Police:
881 6111
Port Health:
881 6892
Customs:
881 6374/5
Immigration:
881 6844, 881 3285
Ambulance and Fire Service:
881 6222 (24 hours)
Security:
804 0394, 804 0395
DEVELOPMENTS: LNG berth under construction.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: June 1990 (Updated 1998)
Location: A third tanker loading/discharging facility is situated at Berths
No. 8 and No. 9, on the NE face of the 14 m. basin. This facility is operated
by Star Energy Corporation (see ‘‘Berthing’’).
Star Energy are based in Abu Dhabi, Telex: 24160.
Documents: The documents listed in the ‘‘Guide’’ do not apply to tankers.
Requirements for tankers are:
1 Arrival/Cargo Advice (supplied by Pilot)
2 Bonded Stores Lists
2 Crew Declarations
3 Crew Lists
2 Drugs and Firearms Declarations
1 Maritime Declaration of Health (only if sickness on board, or if it is
necessary to have any vaccinations performed).
Agency also usually has own Arrival/Sailing forms to be completed.
Anchorage: The eastern corner of the anchorage area has been found to
have very poor holding ground, and it is suspected that there may be scattered
coral heads in this area, as this vessel dragged anchor there in moderate
weather conditions, and anchor flukes were later found to have been
damaged by the nature of the bottom.
Radio: Jebel Ali Port Control listens on VHF Channel 16, and usually
conducts operations thereafter on VHF Channel 69.
Tugs: There are usually three modern tugs, owned by the Port Authority,
on duty (‘‘Asad’’, ‘‘Namer’’ and ‘‘Shadeed’’).
Tankers: Tanker Berth No. 8: Alongside continuous fendered quay at NE
end of 14 m. basin, equipped with 1␺12 in. chicksan arm. Products handled
at present are petroleum and related products.
Tanker Berth No. 9: Adjacent to No. 8, on same continuous quay, equipped
with 2␺12 in. chicksan arms.
Both berths can accommodate product carriers of up to 125,000 d.w.t.
The terminal acts as a transshipment depot, for oil products supplied from
worldwide ports and refineries.
Vessels are berthed either side alongside at both berths.
Star Energy Complex: This is a self-contained area within the Jebel Ali
Port Complex. The Operators enforce very strict security and safety
procedures.
Crew members are not permitted to wander about or walk to the entrance
gate, but must use the transport provided. This only operates on the hour,
being summoned by radio. A pass is issued to each person leaving the area,
and also a book must be signed. The passes will allow re-entry to the area
on return, and are quite separate from the passes required by the Immigration
authorities. Provided the seamen are not leaving the port complex,
e.g. visiting the Seaman’s Club, no further passes are necessary.
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Should, however, anyone wish to leave the Jebel Ali Port Area itself, to
go to Dubai, the following procedure is necessary.
On arrival, most ships’ Agents supply forms which act as requests to the
Immigration authorities to issue a Shore Pass. This form is taken, along with
a passport-size photo, and either Seaman’s Book or passport, to the
Immigration Office near the main gate. An official pass will then be issued,
with the photo affixed, after which the individual may leave the port area. It
is very important that this document is not lost.
On return to Jebel Ali, the reverse procedure is necessary, presentation
of the official pass will usually obtain the return of the identity document, after
which the individual may proceed to his vessel. If the vessel is berthed at
the Star Energy facility, their previously mentioned pass is required for
admittance.
There are occasions when it may not be possible for individuals to recover
their identity documents personally, or some may not have time to wait, in
which case the official passes should be returned to the Master, and the
Agent can take these to Immigration when clearance is sought, when the
documents in question will be given to him for return to the vessel. Clearance
will not be issued until everything is in order, which is the reason for taking
care not to allow anything to happen to the official pass.
Lengthy delays may be incurred in the case of any lost pass, as the
individual in question must then go, in person, with the Agent, to the
Immigration Office, if possible with an explanatory letter from the Master. The
procedure outlined above must be adhered to, so that there are no problems.
Departure: Pilots require minimum 1 hour’s notice, via Harbour Control of
vessel’s sailing time. They are required to sight the clearance before leaving
the berth, therefore it has been found advisable to actually have it on board
before confirming sailing time.
AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997
Terminal: Gulf Import & Export Co Terminal, Jebel Ali.
Distance from sea buoys:
9 n.m. approx.
Length of dock/Length with dolphins:
Loaders can travel upto 460 m.
No dolphins.
Draft restriction alongside:
13.25 m.
Dock height at MLW:
4.0 m. above Chart Datum
Maximum outreach of spouts:
22.5 m.
Number of spouts:
2
Distance between spouts:
260 m.
Commodities handled:
All free flowing grains
Storage capacity:
12 silos with 10,000 tonnes
each.
Year built/last modified:
1987
Designed loading rate/t.p.h.:
800
Potable fresh water available:
Yes
Dock access by vehicle permitted:
With permission
Is bunkering permitted alongside?:
Yes, by barge
Owner/Operator of elevator:
Gulf Import & Export Co.
AUTHORITY: DP World, PO Box 17000, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +971 (4) 881 5000, 881 6893. Fax: +971 (4) 881 7777, 881 6093.
Email: info@dpworld.com Web: www.dpworld.com
Contact: Captain HA Hassan, Senior Harbour Master and Marine Director.
Tel: +971 (4) 883 5128. Email: Hassan.AlSuwaidi@dpworld.com
Captain Nasser Sabt. Email: CaptNasser.Sabt@dpworld.com
Captain Mohammed Bin Thalith.
Email: Mohammed.BinThalith@dpworld.com
AGENT: Gulf Agency Co (Dubai) LLC, PO Box 2404, Dubai, United Arab
Emirates. Tel: +971 (4) 345 7725, 345 7555 (24 hours). Fax: +971 (4)
345 7202, 345 0644. Telex: 45448, 45809 GACDB EM.
JEBEL DHANNA: 24␥ 10' N 052␥ 37' E
(See Plan)
Also see Ruwais, Ruwais Gas Terminal and Ruwais
Terminal
OVERVIEW: Offshore facilities, consisting of three SPMs, located 3 n.m.
offshore and spaced 1.2 n.m. apart. Operated by Abu Dhabi Company for
Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO).
LOCATION: Within the Gulf, 96 n.m. west of Abu Dhabi.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3179, 3780 and 3951.
PORT LIMITS: All waters south of Lat. 24␥ 26' 48" N, to the shore, up to
Spring
High
Water
Mark,
between
Long. 052␥ 33' 36" E
and
Long. 052␥ 46' 36" E, and includes all jetties, wharves, structures, SPMs,
reefs, rocks, sandbars and islands, excluding Sir Bani Yas Island.
DOCUMENTS:
1 Ballast Water Reporting Form
2 Cargo Manifests
2 Crew Lists
1 Maritime Declaration of Health
2 Passenger Lists
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO: Tel: +971 (2) 602 1717, 1722. Mobile: +971 50 797 9721, 613 9491.
Fax: +971 (2) 602 1700.
MAX. SIZE: Tankers: 450,000 S.d.w.t., LOA 377 m., draft 14.3 m.
DENSITY: 1031.
RESTRICTIONS: Vessels with LOA less than 250 m. will only be
accepted at an SPM berth subject to the terminal’s approval. Berthing priority
depends on accepted/nominated date and NOR. Vessels of 250,000 d.w.t.
and over have berthing priority at SPMs. Outbound vessels over draft 9.14 m.
shall have priority when using the deep-water channel.
Subject to limitations upon draft, under-keel clearance and extreme
adverse weather conditions, vessels may enter or leave at any time
throughout 24 hours. Port operates on a 24/7 basis.
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Under-Keel Clearance: The following minimum under-keel clearance for
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all ships navigating within port limits other
vessels transiting the Jebel Dhanna Channel:
Vessels up to 100,000 S.d.w.t., 0.92 m.
Vessels up to 250,000 S.d.w.t., 1.22 m.
Vessels up to 350,000 S.d.w.t., 1.52 m.
Vessels up to 450,000 S.d.w.t., 1.83 m.
Wind Speed: Max. operational wind speed is 46 knots at all three SPMs.
Note: While observing the safety requirements of under-keel clearance, tidal
delays may be experienced as follows:
a) ships drawing 13.4 m. may sail at any time
b) ships drawing 13.7 m. will rarely have to wait for the tide
c) ships drawing 14.0 m. will usually have to wait for the tide
d) ships drawing 14.3 m. will always have to wait for the tide.
Meteorological conditions may reduce the height of the tide by up to 0.3 m.
ARRIVAL: NOR: If an accepted tanker arrives at the port of Jebel Dhanna,
and tenders NOR to load, the following shall apply:
1. Within its set range, then running hours shall commence, berth or no
berth, either six hours after such NOR or at the time of connection of
cargo loading hoses, whichever is the earlier.
2. Prior to the commencement of its set range, then running hours shall
commence at 1400 hrs. on the first day of its set range, berth or no
berth, notwithstanding the fact that loading may have commenced for
any reason prior to 1400 hrs. on the first day of its set range.
3. After expiry of the set range, then running hours shall commence at
the time of connection of cargo hoses.
4. Running hours shall finish at the time of disconnection of cargo loading
hoses.
5. The company will make every effort to load the tanker on arrival
provided a berth is available and weather permitting.
Note: To ensure greater safety in the Jebel Dhanna Channel, in consultation
with Petroleum Ports Authority, it has been decided to minimise the amount
of paperwork the Pilot is expected to complete while in transit from Ghasha
Beacon to inner anchorage area.
Therefore a vessel arriving at Ghasha and tendering NOR, will henceforth
be required to pass to Jebel Dhanna:
a) name of vessel
b) tonnage required
c) vessel’s maximum loading rate, always assuming 2␺16 in. hoses
d) number of hours ballast
e) any health hazard, infectious diseases/or none
f) draft outbound
g) any other pertinent information.
The Pilot is to obtain a signature on Acceptance of Port Regulations booklet
prior to entering the channel. All other documentation can be completed after
the vessel is made fast in the berth. This will ensure no distractions while in
transit in the channel and further enhance safety standards.
All parties are kindly requested to comply with the slight change in Jebel
Dhanna/Ruwais documentation procedures to enhance safety requirements.
Note: The date when the ship was built is to be included in Ship’s Particulars.
Ballast: Tankers berthing at the terminal shall have trim not exceeding 3.0 m.
by the stern with propeller fully immersed where possible and must be upright
without a list.
The minimum amount of ballast on arrival is 30% S.d.w.t. taking into
consideration the channel depth and under-keel clearance.
Inspection: All tankers are vetted through ADNOC Tanker Vetting System
before port entry is permitted.
APPROACHES: Inward Passage: Outer route between Jazirat az
Zarqa and Ghasha Tower Beacon marked by two light floats and four buoys.
The two light floats are both port hand marks, and the buoys starboard hand,
as indicated by shape, colour and light characteristics.
Inner channel from Ghasha Buoy to berths at Jebel Dhanna marked by
21 channel buoys. Least depth in this channel is 14.02 m. and minimum width
of 243.84 m. between Buoys No. 7 and 10.
Outward Passage: After clearing berth an outbound vessel should steer
to pass midway between Buoys No. 13 and 20, leaving Alaq Island to
starboard. From Buoys No. 13 and 20 the same track is followed as for inward
passage.
When strong tidal streams are running across a channel, extra vigilance
is required, and allowance made for set, particularly at reduced speed, to
ensure vessel proceeds along mid-channel.
Explosives Buoy: Mooring buoy in position Lat. 24␥ 09' 36" N,
Long. 052␥ 46' 18" E, for the purpose of temporary mooring of barges or
pontoons carrying explosives.
Prohibited Areas: Prohibited areas exist up to a distance of 0.2 n.m.
around any berth at which a ship is engaged in loading or discharging any
petroleum cargo of whatever description including crude oils and refined
products whether in bulk or containers, LNG or LPG and no vessels or craft
may enter such prohibited areas without instructions from the Port Authority
or ADCO.
Restricted Areas: A restricted area exists around ADCO’s SBMs within an
area bounded by lines joining the following co-ordinates:
a) Lat. 24␥ 11' 20" N, Long. 052␥ 37' 51" E
b) Lat. 24␥ 13' 06" N, Long. 052␥ 37' 49" E
c) Lat. 24␥ 14' 00" N, Long. 052␥ 39' 30" E
d) Lat. 24␥ 11' 41" N, Long. 052␥ 41' 42" E
e) Lat. 24␥ 10' 48" N, Long. 052␥ 37' 57" E
Navigation and anchorage within this area is strictly prohibited to all
unauthorised vessels and those not under the control of a Pilot.
Refinery/GASCO/FERTIL: A restricted area exists around the refinery,
GASCO Jetties and FERTIL Jetties at Ruwais within an area bounded by
lines joining the following co-ordinates:
a) Lat. 24␥ 08' 36" N, Long. 052␥ 42' 12" E
b) Lat. 24␥ 10' 24" N, Long. 052␥ 42' 12" E
c) Lat. 24␥ 10' 48" N, Long. 052␥ 42' 30" E
d) Lat. 24␥ 10' 18" N, Long. 052␥ 44' 42" E
e) Lat. 24␥ 09' 57" N, Long. 052␥ 45' 24" E
f) Lat. 24␥ 08' 12" N, Long. 052␥ 44' 54" E
Navigation and anchorage is prohibited for all unauthorised vessels. Within
this area no vessel or craft may secure or make fast to the Petroleum Jetty
without instruction from the Pilot, Port Officer or the oil company.
than exempted ships. Ships may, however, drop anchor or sail from Ghasha
Anchorage without a Pilot. This rule is not applicable to UAE Naval, Coast
Guard vessels or country craft who may, having ascertained channel
clearance from Port Control, proceed without the service of a Pilot.
No person other than the Pilot, Police, Customs, Immigration and Port
Health Officers shall be allowed on board any vessel before inward clearance
has been granted by officials.
Pilots will board and disembark at the main Ghasha Pilot Station as marked
on BA Chart No. 3780. 3␺16 m. twin screw pilot/ambulance vessels,
20 knots, available.
Every ship, prior to any movement within the port, shall have both anchors
prepared and ready for immediate emergency use. Masters shall, however,
consult with the assigned Pilot before lowering an anchor to the sea surface.
Pilotage Exemption Certificate: Port Pilotage Exemption Certificate may
be granted to Masters of regular trading vessels of less than 3,000 n.t., upon
the Port Officer’s satisfaction of their competency. Such certificates shall be
renewed annually.
Masters of exempted ships of suitable draft should use the North Channel
and East Yabr Relief Channel when entering or leaving the port.
Pilot Ladder: Pilot boarding arrangement to meet SOLAS requirements.
Whenever, as in the case of large vessels, the height of the deck above the
water exceeds 9.1 m., the accommodation ladder shall also be used in
conjunction with the pilot ladder, and shall be lowered to about 7.0 m. above
the water, with the pilot ladder immediately adjacent to the bottom platform
of the accommodation ladder.
A mechanical hoist of an approved type shall be considered an acceptable
alternative to a conventional pilot ladder when used in conjunction with the
accommodation ladder.
Mechanical hoists whose operation relies upon a single wire are not
approved.
Also see ‘‘Arrival’’ and ‘‘VHF’’.
ANCHORAGES: The main anchorage positions are defined on BA Chart
No. 3780, and are identified by the letters of the alphabet. Vessels to anchor
not less than 2 n.m. west of Gasha Buoy and to keep channel entrance clear.
Explosives Anchorage: Bounded by the following points:
Lat. 24␥ 13' 30" N, Long. 052␥ 44' 55" E
Lat. 24␥ 12' 46" N, Long. 052␥ 45' 48" E
Lat. 24␥ 13' 18" N, Long. 052␥ 46' 18" E
Lat. 24␥ 14' 00" N, Long. 052␥ 45' 27" E
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PRATIQUE: Free pratique can be obtained by radio. There are no facilities
for derat at JD/Ruwais.
If free pratique has not been granted prior to the vessel’s arrival, Master
may contact Port Control for advice/instruction as per Port Health instructions.
Every vessel within the port shall display the appropriate quarantine signals
as prescribed in the International Code of Signals.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Pre-Arrival Questionnaire (Oil):
Please provide the following information at least 72 hours’ prior to arrival:
Part 1:
1. name of vessel
2. year built
3. ETA
4. port of registry
5. nationality
6. n.t.
7. g.t.
8. S.d.w.t. (long tons)
9. IMO No.
10. name of Master.
Part 2:
1) voyage number
2) cargo requirements/loading rate requested
3) last port
4) next port
5) destination port for discharge
6) last load port in the UAE and date
7) confirmation of acceptance to signing a boycott declaration, to be
submitted to the supreme petroleum council, stating that cargo loaded
will not be discharged at any port in Israel or any other boycotted
countries.
Part 3 – Expiry dates of the following certificates:
1) International Load Line
2) Ship Safety Construction
3) Ship Safety Equipment
4) Ship Safety Radio
5) Civil Liability (CLC)
6) International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
7) Ship Sanitation Control (Exemption)
8) Certificate of Class – date of next renewal inspection
9) ISM
10) ISPS Code
11) International Ship Safety and state vessel’s P&I Club.
Note: Non-compliance with any conditions on certificates will automatically
cancel the validity of the certificate.
Part 4 – Ballast to be discharged at this port:
1) segregated ballast quantity
2) state time to de-ballast before loading or will be concurrent.
Part 5:
1. Confirm all cargo tanks are fully inerted with oxygen content below
8 per cent and that IG system fully operational and in good condition.
2. Confirm vessel has no defects which could affect the safe navigation
or manoeuvrability of the vessel.
3. Confirm that the cargo system is free from defects or leaks which
could affect cargo handling or cause pollution.
4. Confirm accommodation air conditioning/ventilating systems are
operational with positive pressure.
5. Confirm vessel will operate under closed loading conditions with
venting of cargo tanks only by means of approved venting systems.
Part 6:
1) arrival displacement
2) arrival draft
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Jebel Dhanna
3) sailing draft
4) LOA/beam
5) length bow to manifold
6) freeboard on arrival
7) maximum freeboard during operations
8) distance manifold to ships side
9) height of manifold above deck
10) Confirmation manifold to OCIMF guidelines and suitable for
connection of 16 in. hoses 150 ASA standard flange.
Part 7 – Moorings:
1) number, size and material of headlines
2) number, size and material of forward breast lines
3) number, size and material of forward springs
4) number, size and material of aft springs
5) number, size and material of aft breast lines
6) number, size and material of stern lines
7) confirm moorings and winches inspected and in good condition.
8) date of last winch brake test
9) confirm moorings on drums are spooled in the correct direction.
Part 8 – SBM Moorings:
1) type and size (horizontal and vertical dimensions) of forward panama
fairlead or chock
2) number, type and safe working load of bow stopper. Confirm suitable
for 76 mm. dia. chafe chain and conform to OCIMF recommendations
for SPM berths
3) SWL of port crane/derrick.
Update ETA at 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.
Contact the respective petroleum port 4 hours prior to arrival.
Notice by Agent: The Agent shall also supply the Port Health Officer,
Customs and Immigration with the requisite ship information 48 hours prior
to arrival.
Notice of Departure: Master or Agent shall inform Port Control giving at
least 12 hours’ notice of departure and shall further confirm the time of
departure 2 hours before being ready to sail.
Port Clearance: The owner, Master or Agent of every vessel wishing to
leave the port shall obtain port clearance.
Port clearance may be withheld from any ship by the Port Authority for
non-payment of dues or for any legal cause or restraint which has been duly
ordered by Abu Dhabi authorities.
VHF: Pilots operate on VHF Channels 9 and 16. Vessel is to maintain a
watch on VHF Channel 9 when berthed.
VTS/RADAR: JD/Ruwais Port Control, situated at Ruwais Construction
Wharf, is responsible for all vessel traffic movements within port limits and
the implementation of the Port Officer’s instructions pertaining to the
management of the port. No vessel may enter, leave or move within the
confines of the port unless permission for moving is first obtained from Port
Control.
Before entry the Master shall inform the Port Authority of any damage to
the vessel or any projection from the hull above or below water which may
affect the vessel’s draft, ship-handling qualities or berthing capability.
Ruwais Port Control listens on VHF Channels 16 and 9. Tel: +971 (2)
877 2258. Fax: +971 (2) 877 2102. Email: ruwaispc@adnoc.com
TUGS: A tug is used during berthing and unberthing. Once secure to the
SPM, tug remains secured aft throughout period at SPM.
Tugs are equipped for firefighting and oil dispersant spraying, fitted with
two centrifugal pumps producing 680 cu.m. water/foam per hour to a height
of 120 m. through a horizontal distance of 85 m.
3␺15 m. twin screw mooring launches, 480 h.p.
4␺15 m. single screw mooring launches, 360 h.p.
Contact Port Authority for availability and rates.
Ship Towing Emergency Support: Contact Jebel Dhanna/Ruwais Port
Control on VHF Channels 16 or 9.
BERTHS: Berths are approached on WSW course passing SE of Alaq
Island. Vessels berth heading NW.
SPM
No.
Depth
(m.)
2
3
4
18.29
18.90
19.51
Max. LOA Min. LOA
(m.)
(m.)
Draft
(m.)
Max. SDWT
(tons)
Min. SDWT
(tons)
14.3
14.3
14.3
450,000
450,000
450,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
Extent of Service: Cargo will be worked in the cargo anchorages, weather
permitting, during daylight hours only. The target minimum rate for discharge
of general cargo will be 700 tons/day. In special circumstances these
limitations may be modified to suit the dispatch and turn-round of the
discharging freighter.
Procedure:
1. Consignee or Agent must sign a Cargo Handling Indemnity form
before discharge and vessel’s Manager must sign Port’s Conditions
of Use receipt before entering port and berthing.
2. All Customs cargo documentation and clearance of vessels is the
responsibility of the shipping agent/consignee. Tally receipts will be
supplied by the ADPPOC cargo representative on site.
3. The ship will normally be charged for port dues only as per Regulations
and Tariff, except that, for working overstowed cargo, a charge per
gang hour will be levied to the ship.
4. The consignee will normally pay the full handling charge per freight
ton. The charge covers ship stevedoring, barge and towage, and either
barge discharge landed on quay, direct to trailer, or delivered to
Custom’s pound.
5. Agents and/or consignees should advise their requirements, vessel
ETAs and supply cargo manifests and stowage plans to: The Port
Officer, Jebel Dhanna-Ruwais Port, ADPPOC, Ruwais, PO Box 61,
Abu Dhabi. Tel: +971 (2) 72018 (daytime or Port Control),
75700 (ext. 5762)
(24 hours).
Fax: +971 (2)
72102.
Telex: 52207 APOCRU EM.
Also see ‘‘Services’’.
TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’, ‘‘Hoses’’ and ‘‘Cargo Operations’’.
HOSES: SPM No. 2 supplied by 2␺36 in. lines, and No. 3 and 4 supplied
by 42 in. lines, each terminating in a header which passes under vessel at
berth. Seaward end of pipelines terminate in 16 in. flexible hoses. Hoses are
lifted on the port side of the vessel.
Hose Connection: Derricks or cranes must be capable of lifting a string of
hoses from the seabed to a height of 9.14 m. above the deck. For lifting
16 in. diameter hoses, the lifting gear should have a SWL of not less than
15 tons, and be rigged on port side of the vessel.
It may be convenient to handle blank flanges, reducers, etc., with the derrick
or crane. Reducers or adaptors should be bolted to the ship’s flanges, so as
to take 16 in. hoses.
Note: Where a vessel has two or more loading connections, those used
should not be less than 2.13 m. apart.
Hose hang-off bitts are required at about 3 m. from the ship’s rail at the
loading manifold to secure the tanker rail hoses on port side.
CARGO OPERATIONS: While every effort will be made to keep the
loading temperatures of export crude below 66␥C, there may be times when
this temperature is exceeded.
Whenever possible vessel will be advised when this temperature increase
is likely to occur, but in Jebel Dhanna the temperature ashore varies
according to loading rate, production rate, changes in production pattern from
the field, tank levels, etc., and the temperature difference between shore and
ship varies according to loading rate, quantity of cargo taken, berth occupied
and when last used, etc. Thus the ship’s temperature obtained on a previous
voyage may be substantially different to that obtained on the current voyage
and the previous vessel’s temperature can be taken as an approximate guide
only.
ADCO will not accept any responsibility for the failure by the Master of any
tanker loading at Jebel Dhanna to take appropriate action to receive hot oil,
prevent any damage to vessel and/or injury to vessel’s crew.
The flash point of Murban crude is below 0␥C.
Loading Operations:
Parameters
SPM 2
SPM 3
SPM 4
Max. loading rate (t.p.h.):
Strings of flexible hose:
Length of sealine approx. (m.):
7,700
2␺16 in.
5000
7,700
2␺16 in.
6300
7,700
2␺16 in.
5600
The approximate draft limits quoted are based on an under-keel clearance
of 1.83 m. at the berths.
Also see ‘‘Other Facilities’’ and ‘‘Ship Officer’s Report’’ dated August 1999.
MOORING: A minimum of four good mooring lines of appropriate size and
each not less than 220 m. in length.
Deck machinery must be available at all times.
Vessel mooring to SPM must be fitted with mooring equipment that is able
to accommodate 76 mm. tongue-type chain stoppers as per OCIMF
recommendations.
For vessels of 50,000 d.w.t. and above, mooring winches with 366 m.
mooring wires are recommended.
Mooring Launches: All ships berthing or unberthing will be provided with
a suitable Port Authority mooring launch to assist with the running of moorings
and the lifting of hoses.
Adequate deck lighting should be provided for night-time operations, with
special emphasis on the following areas:
a) overside at boarding position for Pilot
b) overside abreast of manifold, for hose lifting
c) working area around manifold
d) poop working area, for handling mooring ropes and wires.
Aldis-type signalling lamp to be available when mooring.
Fire Wires: All ships berthed shall provide two fire wires, one forward and
one aft, throughout the period of occupying such berth, to be maintained at
a height of 0.6 m. above the sea surface on the outboard side of the ship,
(i.e. opposite side from floating hoses).
OTHER FACILITIES: Ruwais Construction Jetty: Consists of four
small cargo ship berths and one Ro-Ro berth, situated to the east of the
Ruwais petroleum complex. Vessels and barges with a draft of less than
4.2 m. may enter and lie safely alongside to discharge cargo. Larger cargo
ships with a draft in excess of 4.2 m. will anchor in the cargo ship anchorages
located approx. 2 n.m. NNW 2 n.m. of Ruwais Construction Jetty and
discharge onto barges.
The Loading Master will not transmit any loading instructions to the shore
until the Officer-in-Charge of the deck has satisfied him that the hoses are
connected correctly and that all valves have been set for receiving cargo.
When loading, the cargo being received shall be frequently measured,
thereby preventing loss of oil through a leaking hose. This particularly applies
at night, as seepage of oil is practically invisible on the water during darkness.
The oil loading rates to vessel are controlled on shore. Vessel must ensure
that the terminal is given timely advice should any reduction be required in
the loading rate and adequate stand-by notice must be given before the final
stop. At all times the terminal must be advised when an increase in the loading
pressure can be expected due to switching tanks, topping up, etc. To prevent
excessive pressure from surge on ship/shore connections, ship’s valves
should be closed slowly.
The quantity of cargo received on board is the responsibility of the ship
and no overage may be sent back ashore.
When loading is completed, hoses will be disconnected and lowered
overboard, under the supervision of the Loading Master.
Ships will then proceed to an anchorage allocated by the Port Authority or
direct to sea.
Hydrogen Sulphide Content: Murban crude contains concentrations of
H2S. Hydrogen sulphide has a disagreeable odour characteristic of rotten
eggs which quickly deadens the sense of smell so that a dangerous
concentration may be present which cannot be detected by odour. It is
therefore important that when the presence of the gas is detected the area
or compartment concerned should be left as quickly as possible until
adequate ventilation can be carried out. The combustible gas indicator may
not detect this type of gas. The following precautions should be strictly
observed:
⌻ during loading, gas should only be allowed to escape via the agreed
venting arrangements
⌻ when ullaging or sampling, personnel should stand facing at right
angles to the wind direction and so avoid inhaling gas. If H2S is
inadvertently inhaled the man should leave the area and not return
until his sense of smell has been restored which means that at least
two people should attend the operation
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⌻ no one should enter any pump room or any compartment where gas
could collect unless another person is standing by
⌻ life lines, breathing apparatus and resuscitator should be readily
available
⌻ as a precautionary measure, the gas ejector for pump room should
be put into operation at any time entry is made into this space whilst
the possibility of H2S gas entering pump room from cargo or empty
tanks exists.
Cargo Discharge Certificates: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company requires
documentation for cargoes of refined products loaded at Ruwais as follows:
1. Discharge Certificate showing:
a) port of discharge
b) discharge quantity in tonnes
c) date(s) of discharge
d) name and nationality of vessel
e) name of Master
2. Copy of Bill of Lading.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Both documents must be signed by receiver and countersigned by Port
Authorities and returned to:
ADNOC Marketing, Post Box 898, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
BALLAST: No facilities for disposal of dirty ballast.
When vessel enters port waters in ballast, the ballast water for overside
discharge must be clean and a declaration signed to this effect by the Master
and delivered to the representative of the terminal.
It is essential that vessel is adequately ballasted to ensure safe handling
and manoeuvring.
Jebel Dhanna is an open roadstead and subject to sudden changes in
weather. On occasion it is of great advantage to commence loading whilst
discharging ballast or prior to completely deballasting to avoid having the
vessel in a light condition.
There must be no cleaning of boiler tubes whilst ship is in port.
POLLUTION: Ashes, oils, chemicals, bilge water and other refuse shall
not be discharged to the sea or thrown overboard within port limits.
The discharge to the sea of any substance whether liquid or solid, other
than clean water ballast shall be deemed to cause pollution to the harbour.
The Master of any vessel, the person-in-charge of a terminal or construction
operation contravening this rule so as to cause pollution shall be charged
with an offence against these rules and upon conviction be liable to a fine
and shall also pay any expenses which may be incurred in the removal of
such pollution.
Pollution Emergency: In the event that pollution of the port waters occurs,
regardless of cause, the person-in-charge or responsible for the operation,
works or location where the pollution was initiated should immediately report
the incident to the port control.
Where the pollution is serious, particularly oily pollution, the incident must
be treated as a full emergency situation, and the call for assistance to the
Port Control should be made immediately.
The Master of the vessel concerned or the person-in-charge shall also take
such steps as may stop further pollution and contain or clean up any spillage
of oil, etc., on the vessel’s deck or jetty surfaces to remove the fire hazard
potential.
Note: All port users and operators are advised that failure to report a pollution
incident is an offence against these rules and persons found contravening
this requirement will be prosecuted in the Abu Dhabi courts and liable to
heavy fines.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available.
MEDICAL: If any person suffers a serious injury or sickness within the
port limits and immediate medical attention becomes necessary Master shall
notify the emergency to the Port Control on VHF Channel 9 or via the Agent.
Note: The Port Casevac system for such emergencies will be put into
immediate effect by the Port Control.
Master is advised that a brief but concise description of the injury or
sickness must be stated at the time of reporting. In the event that a crew
member has to be landed for hospitalisation the following items should
accompany the casualty:
a) passport and/or Seaman’s Discharge Book
b) vaccination certificates
c) address of next of kin
d) brief report (if necessary pinned to an unconscious person)
comprising:
I. time and cause of accident/sickness
ii. time and description of medication administered, if any
iii. further details of first aid given, and/or symptoms noticed
e) Masters of vessels which are not berthed alongside the Ruwais jetties
should prepare invalid cases for landing in a fast launch or picking
up by helicopter e.g. Neil Robertson stretcher; and afford a good lee
(if possible) in adverse weather conditions.
FRESH WATER: See ‘‘Ruwais Terminal’’.
FUEL: See ‘‘Ruwais Terminal’’.
CHANDLERY: Emergency stores may be obtained by giving 48 hours’
notice to Agent. These stores are not permitted to be loaded at an oil or gas
berth and must be taken on board in the anchorage.
SERVICES: One twin screw diving tender vessel.
1␺12 m. single screw general purpose workboat.
One barge with reinforced deck for heavy-lifts.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Sitra’’.
REPAIRS: Main Engine Readiness: Vessel berthed at an oil terminal
or cargo wharf shall maintain engines in a state of constant readiness to
move at all times. No repairs that will immobilise vessel shall be permitted
while at the berths.
Master of vessel securely anchored in an assigned anchorage area, may
request permission from the port control to carry out routine engine repairs
or overhaul. The granting of such permission will be subject to the respective
terminal approval that the berthing time factor is sufficient.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: The Abu Dhabi Defence Force, Oilfield
Security Section maintains a police post at Jebel Dhanna and Ruwais and
is responsible to act in case of accident or other emergency, whether ashore
or in territorial waters.
The Master of any vessel within the port for which medical or police
assistance is required shall make request for such assistance through the
Agent.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Jebel Dhanna/Ruwais Port
Control on VHF Channels 16 or 9. Tel: +971 (2) 877 2258, 602 5762,
602 2145. Fax: +971 (2) 877 2102.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: A deck watchman must be on duty at all times
at the manifold during cargo operations and another on the forecastle during
the vessel’s stay at the SPM to report the vessel’s proximity to the SPM.
REGULATIONS: Ship’s stores of an inflammable or explosive nature,
including pyrotechnic distress signals, shall be kept in a safe place securely
closed and sealed while the vessel is moored in a berth. This rule shall also
apply to the vessel’s paint locker.
Craft Alongside: No craft shall attempt to make fast to or go alongside a
ship manoeuvring in the port before such ship has anchored unless
specifically permitted by the Master and, if there is a Pilot on board, the Pilot.
Flag: Every vessel within the port shall fly own national flag and the flag of
the United Arab Emirates from sunrise to sunset.
Diving: No person shall engage in diving with the assistance of breathing
apparatus within the Restricted Areas without the written permission or
instruction from the Port Authority.
Notwithstanding anything contained above, any person or company
wishing to operate a diver for commercial reasons within the port, shall inform
the Harbour Master giving full information of the diving operations, and shall
conform with such precautions as he may direct in Permission to Dive.
Lifeboats: The lowering of ship’s lifeboats within the port, except in the
course of a regulation lifeboat drill duly authorised by the Port Authority, is
strictly prohibited and during such drill the lifeboats shall not land on any part
of the shore.
The use of any boat carried on any vessel solely for the purpose of
recreation, pleasure or fishing shall be allowed only at the discretion of the
Port Authority subject to the current security regulations in force at any time.
NOTICES: Automatic Identification System (AIS): Notice from Port
Officer, Jebel Dhanna, Ruwais and Mubarraz: As per the directive from
Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA), an Automatic Identification
System (AIS) needs to be installed and fully operational in all craft
approaching the Port of Jebel Dhanna/Ruwais and Mubarraz effective from
1 March 2009.
Any craft without AIS device will not be permitted to enter the port and
violators will be prosecuted in accordance with the Petroleum Port
Regulations. (For information about operations in Abu Dhabi contact NSGAC
Abu Dhabi at Email: abudhabi@gacworld.com
WEATHER/TIDES: The cool winter season extends November to
February with mean daily maximum temperatures of 25 – 30␥C and night
temperatures of 10 – 15␥C. The lowest recorded temperature being 4␥C.
Ground frost can occur inland.
The hot summer season extends May to September with maximum day
temperatures between 40 – 45␥C: The highest recorded being 48␥C night
temperatures are about 20 – 25␥C.
Relative humidity is high throughout the year averaging 50 – 60% by day
and 75 – 80% by night. Heavy dew may be experienced throughout the year.
Rainfall is usually associated with thunderstorms, which are prevalent from
November to May giving a total annual rainfall of 10 – 50 mm. Rain is rare
during the remaining months while in some years there is none at all.
Throughout the year the prevailing winds are from W to NNE. They are
strongest during November to April when they occasionally reach gale force.
Gusts of up to 50 knots have been recorded (April) and a 24 hours mean
wind speed of 32 knots from the NW is on record (January). The Shamal or
strong NW wind may blow for periods up to three days and raise a rough
sea with waves up to 4.5 m. off Gasha Buoy and up to 2 m. at the berths in
Jebel Dhanna. Land and sea breezes are experienced throughout the year.
Visibility is 10 n.m. for 70% of the time and less than 2 n.m. up to 5% of
occasions due to dust haze or radiation fog. Fog can occur during any month
of the year but is most frequent in winter: normally it develops during the
night and early morning and clears by 1000 hrs. Usually the fog banks drift
to seaward towards Sir Bani Yas Island.
Sea temperatures at 3 m. depth range from 20␥C (winter) to 32␥C (summer).
During the summer, the 15 m. depth temperature is only a degree or so lower
than that at the surface.
Tidal Streams: In the outer approaches to Jebel Dhanna-Ruwais, tidal
streams would appear to attain a maximum of 1 knot while 1.7 knots may be
encountered in the channel NE of Jazirat Sir Bani Yas.
Tidal currents in the area of the berths seldom exceed 0.4 knots.
The tides are generally diurnal, winds from NE and NW may cause an
increase up to 0.6 m. in the height of the tide.
The highest average, spring high tide is 2.0 m. above CD.
The highest average, neap high tide is 1.0 m. above CD.
CONSULS: None.
TELEPHONES: Mobile telephone coverage provided, GSM 900/1800 and
3G 2100 (2010).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Abu Dhabi International Airport, 230 km.
CONNECTIONS: Jebel Dhanna has direct access to Highway E11, the
longest road in the UAE, and runs from Silah near the border crossing to
Saudi Arabia, to Ras al Khaimah in the north of UAE.
Frequent international air services available from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH).
A private airstrip is located in Jebel Dhanna.
CUSTOMS: Tobacco: no restrictions in quantity on board, but must not
be conveyed ashore or from one vessel to another without appropriate written
permit from Customs authorities and Port officer. Wine and/or spirits:
conveyance of alcoholic liquor from any vessel to shore or from shore to any
vessel, or from one vessel to another, prohibited without appropriate written
permits from Port officer.
All alcoholic liquor must be under bond and sealed.
SHORE LEAVE: Crews not allowed ashore.
REPATRIATION: With sufficient notice Agents will assist in any
repatriation. Landing permit is required for all sign on/sign off personnel for
which Agent requires full name/nationality/Seaman’s Book/passport number
and also 4 – 5 working days to process same. Facilities are limited and if
possible crew changes should be made at other ports.
Immigration Authorities require at least 4 days’ notice and preferably
7 days’ notice via Agent.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
2961
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Jebel Dhanna
Anchorage
SHIP OFFICER’S REPORT: August 1999
Vessel: Tanker 280,000 dwt.
Charts: BA Charts No. 3780 and 3179.
Port Facilities: The two sets of CBMs have been removed and replaced
Area C:
by one SBM. According to the Pilot, the work was completed in May 1999.
Our vessel visited the port in August 1999 and observed that CBMs
No. 1 and No. 2 had been completely removed and replaced by one SBM.
When the ship was moored to the new SBM, the ship’s GPS (WGS 84)
gave
position
Lat. 24␥ 12.7' N,
Long. 052␥ 40.3' E,
approximately
360 m. (bearing from the SBM unknown) from the SBM (see ‘‘Plan’’).
Authority: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Petroleum Ports Authority,
PO Box 898, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
OPERATOR: Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations,
(ADCO), PO Box 270, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2)
604 2211. Fax: +971 (2) 6042266. Web: www.adco.ae
Contact: Captain Ishaq I Kazi, Team Leader - Marine.
Tel: +971 (2) 604 2252. Fax: +971 (2) 604 2171. Email: ikazi@adco.ae
Area 1:
KHOR FAKKAN, Sharjah: 25␥ 22' N 056␥ 22' E
(See Plan)
Area 2:
Area 3:
Area 4:
Area 5:
OVERVIEW: A natural deep-water harbour with six berths for handling
container vessels.
Area 6:
LOCATION: On eastern seaboard of UAE.
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 3526.
PORT LIMITS: 12 n.m. from Sirat Al Khawr Island.
DOCUMENTS: Only Agent boards on arrival.
Area 7:
The following documents must be in the possession of the Master on arrival,
or must be forwarded to Agent prior to arrival:
Immigration:
3 Crew Lists
Last Port Clearance
3 Passenger Lists
Passports/Seaman’s Identity Card
Registry Certificate.
Customs:
Cargo Manifest (discharge only)
Cargo Certificate of Origin
1 Health Certificate (for food products).
Port Operator: The following documents should be handed to the Port
Operator by Agent at least 24 hours prior to arrival:
Cargo Plan
Dangerous Cargo Manifest
Discharge Loading List
Refrigerated Container Manifest
Transshipment List.
Dangerous cargoes of IMO Class 1 shall have clearance from the Port
Authority prior to loading.
Port Immigration Tel: +971 (6) 528 1816. Ministry of Communications
Tel: +971 (6) 528 1234.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
Port Facility Security Officers: Mohammed Kareem. Tel: +971 (9)
237 1444. Mobile: +971 (50) 649 1797. Email: kfports@shjports.gov.ae
Captain Maqsoud Ahmed. Tel: +971 (9) 238 5027. Mobile: +971 (50)
579 7103. Email: kfports@shjports.gov.ae
Gulftainer
Co
Ltd.
Stephen
Moss.
Tel: +971 (9)
238 5605.
Mobile: +971 (50) 649 1226. Email: gtlkct@emirates.net.ae
MAX. SIZE: LOA no restriction, draft 16.0 m. depending on height of tide.
DENSITY: 1025.
RESTRICTIONS: None.
Bridges: None.
APPROACHES: Fairway well marked by series of channel buoys:
Name/No.
Colour
Light
Lat. N
Long. E
Fairway Buoy
red/white Iso.10s. Racon Mo(K) 25␥ 22.70' 056␥ 22.07'
1
green
Q.G.
25␥ 22.57' 056␥ 22.08'
2
green
Fl(4)G.10s
25␥ 22.34' 056␥ 21.96'
3
green
Fl(2)G.5s
25␥ 22.10' 056␥ 21.83'
4
green
Fl(2)G.2s
25␥ 21.86' 056␥ 21.70'
5
green
Q.G.
25␥ 21.59' 056␥ 21.55'
6
green
Fl(4)G.10s
25␥ 21.37' 056␥ 21.64'
7
green
Q.G.
25␥ 21.05' 056␥ 21.83'
8
green
Q.G.
25␥ 21.66' 056␥ 21.98'
9
red
Q.R.
25␥ 21.48' 056␥ 21.78'
Warning Beacon
red
Q.R.
25␥ 21.50' 056␥ 21.90'
11
red
Q.R.
25␥ 21.28' 056␥ 22.40'
Fishing Areas: Located to the west of the fairway and channel buoys.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all ships greater than 150 n.t. or LOA 50 m.
Port Khor Fakkan operates throughout 24 hours. Vessels approaching the
port should await Pilot to seaward, west of the Fairway Buoy. The extremity
of the breakwater (Lat. 25␥ 21' 31" N, Long. 056␥ 21' 54" E) is marked by a
quick flashing white light visible 2 n.m.
Gulf Pilot Khor Fakkan listens on VHF Channel 16.
Pilot Station: Lat. 25␥ 23.3' N, Long. 056␥ 22.7' E.
Also see ‘‘VHF’’.
ANCHORAGES: A limited number of vessels may anchor in Khor Fakkan
Bay to the east of the fairway with the prior approval of the Port Operator.
Otherwise, anchoring not permitted within 12 n.m. of Khor Fakkan as the
area is a prime tourist area.
Anchorage
Area A:
Area B:
2962
Lat.
Long.
25␥ 20.00’N
25␥ 20.00’N
25␥ 22.00’N
25␥ 22.00’N
25␥ 20.00’N
25␥ 20.00’N
25␥ 24.00’N
25␥ 24.00’N
056␥ 25.00’E
056␥ 27.00’E
056␥ 27.00’E
056␥ 25.00’E
056␥ 28.00’E
056␥ 31.00’E
056␥ 31.00’E
056␥ 28.00’E
Lat.
Long.
25␥ 20.00’N
25␥ 20.00’N
25␥ 24.00’N
25␥ 24.00’N
25␥ 19.50’N
25␥ 19.50’N
25␥ 24.75’N
25␥ 24.75’N
25␥ 22.00’N
25␥ 22.00’N
25␥ 24.75’N
25␥ 24.75’N
25␥ 19.50’N
25␥ 19.50’N
25␥ 24.75’N
25␥ 24.75’N
25␥ 19.50’N
25␥ 19.50’N
25␥ 20.00’N
25␥ 20.00’N
25␥ 24.00’N
25␥ 24.00’N
25␥ 24.75’N
25␥ 24.75’N
25␥ 19.50’N
25␥ 19.50’N
25␥ 20.00’N
25␥ 20.00’N
25␥ 19.50’N
25␥ 19.50’N
25␥ 24.75’N
25␥ 24.75’N
056␥ 31.00’E
056␥ 34.00’E
056␥ 34.00’E
056␥ 21.00’E
056␥ 22.50’E
056␥ 25.00’E
056␥ 25.00’E
056␥ 22.50’E
056␥ 25.00’E
056␥ 27.00’E
056␥ 27.00’E
056␥ 25.00’E
056␥ 27.00’E
056␥ 28.00’E
056␥ 28.00’E
056␥ 27.00’E
056␥ 25.00’E
056␥ 27.00’E
056␥ 27.00’E
056␥ 25.00’E
056␥ 28.00’E
056␥ 34.00’E
056␥ 34.00’E
056␥ 28.00’E
056␥ 28.00’E
056␥ 34.00’E
056␥ 34.00’E
056␥ 28.00’E
056␥ 34.00’E
056␥ 36.00’E
056␥ 36.00’E
056␥ 34.00’E
PRATIQUE: Normal quarantine regulations apply. Radio pratique will be
granted on receipt of radio message from Master via Agent, stating that no
serious illness has occurred during the preceding 30 days.
All crew members must be in possession of a valid health certificate. The
Health Officer will board when the vessel is alongside.
Health Inspector: Tel: +971 (6) 238 6434. Fax: +971 (6) 238 6304, at Khor
Fakkan Tel: +971 (9) 281648.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessel should advise Agent of ETA
Port Khor Fakkan, giving draft, LOA and intended cargo operations to be
performed at least 72 hours prior to arrival and confirm 48 and 24 hours prior
to arrival.
Agents should arrange berthing and labour with the Port Operator. Vessel
should contact Port Khor Fakkan Signal Station on VHF Channel 16 when
within range.
ISPS Inward Clearance: Vessels should forward their ETA 72, 48 and
24 hours prior to arrival. The initial ETA message shall include the following
Information:
a) vessel IMO number
b) vessel ISSC and date of issue
c) name of vessel Ship Security Officer (SSO)
d) name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO)
e) List of last 10 ports.
Feeder vessels and vessels calling weekly or fortnightly shall produce
documentary evidence of the above six monthly or yearly.
Also see ‘‘Agent’s Report’’ dated June 2003.
VHF: Khor Fakkan Port Control listens on Channel 16 and works on
Channels 13 and 67. All movements in and out of the harbour shall be notified
to Port Control and permission to proceed obtained for each movement.
Vessels shall contact Port Control 10 n.m. off the Fairway Buoy if berthing
or 10 n.m. off the anchorage if proceeding to anchor. Vessels should not
proceed inwards until clearance has been given by Port Control. Call ‘‘Khor
Fakkan Port Control’’ for berthing instructions.
Port Control. Tel: +971 (9) 238 5027. Fax: +971 (9) 237 1555.
TUGS: 1␺3,500 h.p., 1␺2,700 h.p., 1␺2,400 h.p. and 1␺5,250 h.p.,
firefighting capability, 400 cu.m. water per hour. An anti-pollution dispersant
spray system carried on tugs.
BERTHS: Six berths, depths 11.65 – 16.0 m. (CD). Mooring gangs are
provided.
Berth No. 6, depth 16.0 m., LOA 400 m.
Also see ‘‘Container Facilities’ and ‘‘Agent’s Report’’ dated June 2003.
MOORING: Anchors not required for mooring. No mooring boats available.
CONTAINER FACILITIES:
Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT):
Operator: Gulftainer Co Ltd, PO Box 225, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah, UAE.
Tel: +971 (6)
572 4201,
4202.
Fax: +971 (6)
572 4711.
Email: gtluae@emirates.net.ae
Web: www.gulftainer.com
Contact: Peter Richards, General Manager (Email: gtlkct@emirates.net.ae).
Captain Dag Froehmcke, Terminal Manager (Tel: +971 (9) 238 5182.
Fax: +971 (9) 238 3971. Email: gtlkct@emirates.net.ae).
Facilities: The terminal comprises an area of 395,000 sq.m. Container Berths
No. 1 – 6, total length 1,860 m, depth 12.5 – 16.5 m. (MLW).
Equipment: The container cranes have an average move of 45/hr. There are
1,000 reefer points. CFS on site. Crane/berth booking system.
Crane Type
Gantry:
Liebherr
Mitsubishi
Boomse
RTG 18:
Liebherr
Noell
Kone
No.
Capacity
(tonnes)
4
6
2
2
2
2
1
1
80
70
60
57
50
41
45
40
12
2
4
40.6
40
40
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Khor Fakkan
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Crane Type
Rail Mounted:
Mitsubishi
No.
Capacity
(tonnes)
4
41
AGENT’S REPORT: June 2003
Port Notice: No. SPA/ADM/OPS/06/03: dated today (25 June).
Toploaders
No.
Capacity
(tonnes)
Side Sliders
No.
Capacity
(tonnes)
2
2
2
1
42
41
40
29
3
5
1
38
25
7.5
Yard Tractors
No.
Capacity
(tonnes)
Trailers
No.
Capacity
(tonnes)
35
29
25
18
12
23
29
60
50
45
35
3
19
60
50
Single:
5
4
18
8
Double:
22
Storage: Capacity 42,000 TEUs.
Also see ‘‘Repairs’’.
OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Facilities available.
With immediate effect, vessels should follow these procedures:
1. a fax should be sent to Fax: +971 (9) 238 5402 stating all vessel
particulars and the purpose of the call
2. all Masters must contact Khor Fakkan Port Control on VHF
Channel 16, 67 or by Tel: +971 (9) 238 5027, to obtain permission
prior to anchoring
3. all Masters must contact Port Control after anchoring and the time of
sailing.
All vessels off Kalba shall be issued with an anchorage identification
number which will be co-ordinated with the Coast Guard on demand.
Further, ships Agents will be responsible for any pollution that may take
place, or other violations, while vessels are at Kalba Anchorage.
Bunkering is allowed at Kalba Anchorage. However, ship-to-ship cargo
transfers are not permitted (STS cargo operations are allowed outside
territorial waters only).
AUTHORITY: Department of Seaports, Customs,, Government of
Sharjah, Khor Fakkan Port, PO Box 10542, Khor Fakkan - Sharjah, United
Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (9) 238 7324, 238 5027. Fax: +971 (9) 237 1555.
Telex: 89023 SEAGUL EM. Email: shjports@eim.ae
Web: www.sharjahports.ae Contact: Captain Akbar Hassou Dabla, Harbour
Master. Tel: +971 (9) 238 7324. Email: kfmarine@emirates.net.ae
AGENT: See ‘‘Sharjah’’.
See ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
TANKER FACILITIES: None.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Equipment such as forklifts,
MINA SAQR (Saqr Port), Ras Al Khaimah:
25␥ 58' N 056␥ 03' E
(See Plan)
mobile cranes, pallets and barges, available on request from the Port
Operator.
STEVEDORES: Working Hours: The port works throughout 24 hours
(three shifts), ashore and afloat. Additional charges will apply outside normal
working hours which are defined as follows:
Saturday to Thursday except public holidays 0600 – 2200.
Normal working hours are subject to change during Ramadan when
working hours will be at the discretion of the Port Operator. Requirements
for port labour must be submitted by ship’s Agent to the Port Operator by
1600 hrs. previous day.
POLLUTION: Any kind of pollution in Sharjah waters is strictly prohibited.
Vessels causing pollution, including their owners/charterers, shall be held
liable to a fine DHS 500,000 in addition to any other expenses incurred or
claims filed by third parties.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Garbage skips can be arranged through the Port
Authority and are placed alongside at the quay. Charges are DHS 50/skip.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Collection can be arranged. Emirates Protection
Environment Co available within port.
MEDICAL: Upon application to Agent, medical examination of crew
members can be arranged. Personnel will either be sent to private doctor or
to Public Health Department as circumstances dictate. Serious cases will be
referred to Government Hospital Doctor at Al Qasimi Hospital. Tel: +971 (6)
538 6444.
FRESH WATER: Obtainable. Agent must notify the tonnage required
48 hours prior to arrival.
Water for Labour: A supply of potable water is to be made available to
port labour working on board a vessel.
FUEL: Available on request.
CHANDLERY: Complete chandlering facilities available, handling
provisions, laundry and bonded stores.
STORING: At anchorage, by offshore crew change boats. Alongside, by
truck alongside ship. Forklift trucks and local labour available if required.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
REPAIRS: Marine engineering workshops capable of handling most repairs
are available. Only minor and emergency repairs can be conducted
alongside. All others to be conducted at the anchorage.
Container Repair Workshop: The container terminal operates a container
repair facility, covering 3,000 sq.m. with 1,500 sq.m. under cover. The
workshops can handle 50 units per day, with total refurbishment of 2 units
per day.
Gulftainer Repair Facility, PO Box 10326, Khor Fakkan, UAE. Tel: +971 (9)
238 6334. Fax: +971 (9) 238 6335. Email: gltgcr@emirates.net.ae
Also see ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
SURVEYORS: Services are available upon request.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police, ambulance (emergency)
Tel: 999. Police Tel: +971 (9) 237 0000. Port Fire Point Tel: 281717.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Coast Guard Tel: +971 (9)
238 0380. Civil Defence Tel: +971 (9) 238 5262, 238 5040.
TIME: GMT plus 4 hours. Permanent.
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: 3.0 m., height of wharf 1.8 m. (HW).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Fujairah International Airport, 25 km. Sharjah
International Airport, 115 km.
BANKS: Available.
CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes. No alcohol is permitted.
Reasonable quantity of perfume permitted.
Customs. Tel: +971 (6) 282216, 283678. Fax: +971 (6) 281194.
Customs Office at Khor Fakkan. Tel: +971 (9) 281665, +971 (9) 237 1222.
SHORE LEAVE: Permitted.
REPATRIATION: Proximity of Sharjah International Airport will permit
efficient crew changes and repatriation. Offshore crew change facilities can
be arranged.
Transit visas not required for crew changes. Passengers require a valid
visa for transit or temporary stay.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Available.
DEVELOPMENTS: Contruction of new lighthouse on new breakwater in
position Lat. 25␥ 21.74' N, Long. 056␥ 22.19' E. FL(2).10s.10M.
OVERVIEW: Multipurpose port in harbour sheltered by breakwaters.
Exports include building material and general cargoes. Imports include raw
materials for cement and ceramic industries, Ro-Ro, passengers, oil products
and general cargoes.
LOCATION: 15 n.m. by sea and 22 km. by road north of Ras Al Khaimah.
On BA Chart No. 2888 it is 0.5 n.m. north of Hanna Creek in Lat. 25␥ 58' N,
Long. 056␥ 03.5' E. Jubail Al Harim (2,086 m.) overlooks the port and is
16 km. east of the port. The port is bounded by main and lee breakwater.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2888, 3174 and 3410.
PORT LIMITS: All waters, installations and Hanna Creek bounded within
18.8 n.m. radius to seaward of the main breakwater light in position
Lat. 25␥ 58' 48.35" N, Long. 056␥ 02' 43.7" E.
DOCUMENTS: Following documents to be forwarded to Agent at least
7 days prior to arrival:
Arms and Ammunition List
Bill of Lading
6 Cargo Manifests
Crew Effects Declaration
3 Dangerous Cargo Lists
2 Hatch Lists
Maritime Declaration of Health
Passenger List
Ship Sanitation Control (Exemption) Certificate
Stores List
2 Stowage Plans.
On vessel’s arrival, original and one copy of the following documents are
required:
Classification Certificate
Crew Health Certificates
Crew List
International Load Line Certificate
International Tonnage Certificate
IOPP
ISPS Certificate
Last Port Clearance
Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
Officers’ Certificates of Competency
Registry Certificate
Safety Management Certificate
Seaman’s Books (for all crew members)
Ship Safety Construction Certificate
Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
Ship Safety Radio Certificate
Stowaway List
Vaccination Certificates
Crew List as per prescribed format to be forwarded to Agents at least two
working days prior to arrival for translation into Arabic. Crew List provided to
be strictly as per Seaman’s Books. Penalty will be applicable if there is any
discrepancy. Copy of Registry Certificate also to be forwarded if vessel is
calling Mina Saqr for the first time.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO:
Ismail
Ahmed
Mattar.
Tel: +971 (7)
205 6101.
Mobile: +971 5048 70220. Fax: +971 (7) 266 8051, 266 8533.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 225 m., draft 12.0 m. (HW), no beam restriction. Vessels
up to LOA 250 m. may be permitted to berth subject to prior approval from
Port Authority. Surcharge applicable on case by case basis.
DENSITY: 1024 – 1027.
RESTRICTIONS: No restriction on night berthing/sailing, but in bad
weather according to Harbour Master’s discretion.
If draft 12.0 m. berthing/sailing only on HW. Approval of Harbour Master
necessary if LOA exceeds 225 m.
Bridges: None.
ARRIVAL: Vessels may tender NOR on arrival at anchorage.
APPROACHES: The harbour and approach channel are dredged to
12.2 m., although a draft limitation of 12.0 m. is imposed. Leading light PEL
on 20 m. high tower, red 3␥, white 4␥, green 3␥.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot may board from launch or by tug at
approach buoy in position Lat. 26␥ 00' N, Long. 056␥ 02' E. In all cases a pilot
ladder should be provided and a lee given. Pilotage service available
throughout 24 hours.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
2963
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Mina Saqr
Steel pipes, average handling rate 50 pieces/hr.
TANKER FACILITIES:
Tankers
discharge
at
Berths
No. 6 – 8 and 11 through bunker line. Handles fuel oil and diesel oil only, via
12 in. (fuel oil) and 6 in. and 8 in. (diesel oil) hoses. Max. draft 11.5 m.
Berth No. 7: Bulk cement loading. Loading rate with hoses, 600 t.p.h.
maximum.
CRANES: Seven shore cranes available at any berth. Max. capacity
50 tons to handle containers to 35 tons under automatic spreader, as well
as bulk materials with 10 cu.m. grab capacity at 41.0 m. outreach, and three
mobile cranes 35 tons capacity available for small ships up to 7,000 d.w.t.
Seven mobile harbour cranes available. Loading/discharging not possible
by shore cranes at Berth No. 5 due to conveyor system.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage: Open storage area
315,300 sq.m., covered storage area 17,000 sq.m.
STEVEDORES: Arranged by Port Authority for bulk cargo handling. ETA
to be sent to Agent to order required gangs supplied by RAK Stevedoring
Company for general/breakbulk cargo. The gangs work on board the vessel
directly under the supervision of the vessel’s officers. RAK Stevedoring
Company accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any damage either to the
vessel or its cargo.
Tel: +971 (7) 266 8821. Fax: +971 (7) 226 8363. Contact: Sumanth Gopal.
Working Hours: 0700 – 1400 and 1500 – 2100. Friday, Saturday and
holidays, same shifts at overtime rate.
During Ramadan (Sunday to Thursday) 0700 – 1300 and 2000 – 0000 hrs.
at normal rate. Overtime rate at all other times.
Opening/Closing Hatches: By the crew with the assistance of the
stevedores, if necessary.
BALLAST: No reception facility available. Pumping of ballast with oil/oil
residue not permitted.
POLLUTION: Contact Port Authority.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Service available throughout 24 hours, drums are
provided alongside. Contact Agent.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No facilities.
MEDICAL: Advisable for Agent to receive at least 24 hours’ notice of
required medical attention, but can also attend at short notice. Hospital
facilities are available.
FRESH WATER: Supplied by road tanker. 48 hours’ notice required.
FUEL: Fuel oil, marine diesel oil and gas oil can be supplied by road
tanker/bunker barge.
Marine lubricants of all brands can also be supplied provided nomination
through the suppliers is received sufficiently in advance.
CHANDLERY: Service available.
Seven Seas Ship Chandlers. Tel: +971 (7) 266 8870. Fax: +971 (7)
266 8871. Email: sssrak@sevenseasgroup.com
GAC Ship Supply Service. Tel: +971 (7) 227 2111. Fax: +971 (7)
227 6111.
STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv.
1. Vessels can be stored by truck or barge.
2. No restrictions on storing.
3. Trucks may proceed alongside at the berth.
4. Forklifts may be used for storing.
5. No Customs regulations regarding storing.
6. Local riggers may be employed to assist with storing.
SERVICES: Laundry, exchange of films, etc. available in Ras Al-Khaimah.
Radio/radar repairs, tank cleaning equipment, scamping (underwater
cleaning) facilities, etc. can be arranged.
Offshore service by high speed vessel in position Lat. 26␥ 10' N,
Long. 055␥ 53' E.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Dubai’’.
REPAIRS: Subject to approval, small repairs can be carried out in the port,
but major work can only be carried out in Dubai.
SURVEYORS: Draft, on-off hire and bunker surveys are arranged through
Agent. Classification Societies, salvage associations and cargo inspection
companies are available in Dubai and Sharjah.
Emergencies
Tel: 999.
Police
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE:
Tel: +971 (7) 222 9351. Ambulance Tel: +971 (7) 222 6668. Fire
Tel: +971 (7) 222 1212.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: The port has its own auxiliary fire brigade and,
when required, the services of the Ras Al Khaimah Fire Brigade are available.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Available but not compulsory.
PIRACY: None reported so far.
HOLIDAYS: Normal Muslim holidays during which time port working hours
will be restricted. Friday is the weekly holiday. Cargo operations will continue
on overtime basis.
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: 2.3 m.
Climate: October to May, moderate and cool. July to September
summer-time.
DELAYS: Up to one day possible.
CONSULS: None at this port, but most of the consulates can be contacted
at Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
TELEPHONES: No telephones available for placing on board vessels.
Public pay phones available on all berths. For international calls, Agent’s
offices situated outside port area may be used. Mobile telephone coverage
provided, GSM 900/1800 and 3G 2100 (2010).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Ras Al-Khaimah International Airport, 45 km.
CONNECTIONS: Three dual-carriageways link Ras Al-Khaimah with the
other emirates and beyond. Road E11 runs along the coast to Abu Dhabi.
Khatt, Masafi, Fujairah and Dhaid are easily accessible. Road E311 traverses
the emirates of Umm Al Quwain, Ajman and Sharjah to Dubai, approx. 87 km.
away. The E311 allows journeys from Ras Al-Khaimah to Dubai in under
45 minutes.
Direct air services to Muscat, Oman and charter services to Europe
available from Ras Al-Khaimah Airport (RKT). Wider selection of air services
available from Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
BANKS: National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah, Bank of Melli Iran, United Arab
Bank, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Bank of Baroda, Bank of Oman, British
Bank of Middle East, Bank du Caire, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Bank of
Arab Coast, Middle East Bank and Banque Libanaise pour le Commerce.
CUSTOMS: Normally, bonded stores are not sealed by the Customs
authorities. Only limited stock should be left with the officers/crew for their
consumption on board vessel and the rest should be kept locked under the
custody of the Master. Sale of bonded stores is strictly prohibited and persons
indulging in this will be punished according to local law.
SHORE LEAVE: Can be granted. Agent should provide a guarantee to
the Immigration Department who will issue shore passes in exchange for
Seaman’s Book or passport. Prior to vessel’s departure, Master to ensure
that all shore passes are handed over to Agent who will surrender them to
the Immigration Department, Seaman’s Books/passports will then be
returned. Agents should advise Immigration Department by letter if any crew
changes to be effected.
REPATRIATION: Efficient crew changes and repatriation can be carried
out subject to sufficient notice.
On-signing crew must come on Seaman’s Visas processed by Saqr Port
Immigration. At least three working days are required to process Seaman’s
Visa through Saqr port Immigration and Dubai Airport immigration.
Immigration. Tel: +971 (7) 266 8207.
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Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page x)
ANCHORAGES: Bounded by the following co-ordinates:
a) Lat. 25␥ 59.5' N, Long. 055␥ 59.1' E
b) Lat. 26␥ 00.3' N, Long. 055␥ 56.4' E
c) Lat. 26␥ 02.1' N, Long. 055␥ 59.4' E
d) Lat. 26␥ 01.3' N, Long. 056␥ 02.2' E
Depths 20.0 – 28.8 m.
PRATIQUE: Normal quarantine regulations apply and pratique is granted
subject to Port Health authorities’ approval. The Health Officer boards only
when vessel alongside. Suspected disease or fever on board to be reported
to Harbour Master prior to arrival and await instructions. Officers/crew should
have valid cholera and yellow fever certificates.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessels should send to Agent and
Harbour Master at least 72 hours prior to arrival, the ETA, LOA, expected
draft on arrival and sailing, cargo and hatchwise stowage.
Master to contact Port Control Tower on VHF Channel 16 at least 3 hours
prior to arrival. Vessel to keep a listening watch on VHF Channel 16 and
await instructions from the port.
ISPS Inward Clearance: Vessels should forward their ETA 72, 48 and
24 hours prior to arrival. The initial ETA message shall include:
a) vessel IMO number
b) vessel ISSC and date of issue
c) name of Ship Security Officer (SSO)
d) name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO).
Feeder vessels and vessels calling weekly or fortnightly shall produce
documentary evidence of the above six monthly or yearly.
VHF: Port Control, call sign ‘‘Saqr Port Authority’’, listens on VHF
Channel 16 and works on VHF Channels 14 and 67. Port Control Tower is
manned throughout 24 hours.
VTS/RADAR: Port is equipped with two radars with range of 78 n.m.
Control Tower. Tel: +971 (7) 205 6102/103.
TUGS: 6␺750 – 2,800 h.p. Use of tugs mandatory. Normally three tugs used
for berthing/sailing loaded vessels, if in ballast two tugs used. Tugs join the
vessel at anchorage, ship’s lines used. Derricks should be swung in and
accommodation ladders stowed. Tugs are fitted with VHF.
BERTHS: The harbour provides 67 ha. of sheltered water. Twelve berths,
all length 200 m., depth 12.2 m., and average width 32.0 m., including two
Ro-Ro ramps. Distance between quay and water level maximum 3.8 m. (LW)
and 2.2 m. (HW).
Berth
No.
Length
(m.)
Depth
(m.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
12.2
12.2
12.2
12.2
12.2
12.2
12.2
12.2
12.2
12.2
12.2
12.2
Remarks
General cargo, containers
General cargo, containers
General cargo, Ro-Ro, containers
General cargo
General cargo, Ro-Ro, bulk
General cargo, liquid bulk
General cargo, liquid bulk, bulk cement
General cargo, liquid bulk
General cargo
General cargo
General cargo, liquid bulk
General cargo
BULK FACILITIES: Port handles bulk iron ore, gypsum, cement, bauxite,
clinker and aggregates. Vessels allotted any berth, subject to availability.
Loading/discharging rate by shore crane is approx. 7,000 tonnes per
crane/grabs
and
loading
rate
by
conveyor
approx. 28,000 – 36,000 tonnes/24 hrs.
Berth No. 5: Operator: Ras al Khaimah Rock Co.
Facilities: Max. draft 11.5 m. Automatic mobile shiploader for aggregate and
limestone installed, max. loading rate 1,200 – 1,500 t.p.h. A conveyor
available exclusively for loading limestone/aggregates.
Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
CONTAINER FACILITIES:
KGLI Container Terminal: Operator: KGL Company. Contact: Operations
Manager.
Tel: +971 (7)
266 0109.
Mobile: +971 5044 08521.
Email: arif.sayeed@kglpi.com
Location: Berths No. 1 – 3.
Facilities: 3 Liebherr gantry cranes, 1␺100 tonne MHC Fantuzzi Reggiane
mobile crane, 6 RTGs (1 over 5 stacking), 1 reachstacker, 1 empty container
handler, 1␺10 tonne forklift, 3␺3 tonne forklifts, 13 terminal tractors and
assorted trailers, 2 Ro-Ro tractors and 144 reefer points supplying 3 phase
380V, 50 Hz, electricity. Handling rate 50 TEU/hr., storage 12,000 TEU.
Storage: Five transit sheds with a total covered storage area of 40,000 sq.m.
and a vast open storage area in adjacent yards. Container Terminal area,
200,000 sq.m.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cranes’’.
OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Berths No. 3 and 5 have ramps for
Ro-Ro vessels. Two Ro-Ro ramps.
Steel: Mobile harbour crane, loader, 15␺3 – 42 ton forklifts, trailer available.
Mina Saqr
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Seaman’s Book sufficient.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
DEVELOPMENTS: Increase of depth to 14.0 m.
AUTHORITY: Saqr Port Authority, PO Box 5130, Ras Al Khaimah,
United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (7) 266 8444. Fax: +971 (7) 266 8533.
Telex: 99280 Rakps EM. Email: spa@saqrport.com
Web: www.saqrport.com Contact: Nasser Al Bustami, CEO. Ray Miller,
Marine Operations Manager. Captain Colin Crookshank, General Manager.
AGENT: Gulf Agency Co Ltd (Ras Al Khaimah) LLC, PO Box 5162, Ras
Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (7) 227 2111 (4 lines).
Fax: +971 (7)
227 6111.
Email: rasalkhaimah@gac.com
Web: www.gacworld.com
MINA ZAYED, Abu Dhabi: 24␥ 32' N 054␥ 23' E
(See Plan)
OVERVIEW: The seaport of Abu Dhabi. Handles predominantly
containers, general and dry bulk cargoes.
LOCATION: Adjacent to the city of Abu Dhabi, in the mid-northern part
of the UAE.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3177, 3713 and 3715.
DOCUMENTS: Five copies of Cargo Manifest are required, with full cargo
particulars, such as Bill of Lading numbers, marks/numbers, description,
weight and measurement and IMO Class if any. It is essential that all this
information against consignee/notify parties name, full contact address is
given on the Manifest for each consignment. The Manifests should reach the
Agent prior to arrival of vessel in order to be submitted to the Port Authorities
48 hours before arrival.
Also stowage particulars should be submitted with the Manifest in order
that the Agent may advise the Port Authority of the equipment and labour
required for efficient handling of the vessel.
Customs:
Customs Declaration (Provided by Agent)
Immigration:
3 Crew Lists
Last Port Clearance
3 Passenger Lists, if any
Registry Certificate
Seaman’s Books
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO: Ahmed Ayada Ahmed Al-Hameli. Tel: +971 (2) 673 0600.
Fax: +971 (2) 673 4232. Email: ahmed.alhameli@adterminals.ae
MAX. SIZE: Draft 12.5 m., depth 13.3 m. No restriction on LOA or beam.
Bulk: Depth 12.50 m.
Containers: Depth 13.08 m.
Ro-Ro: Depth 13.33 m.
Tankers: Depth 12.83 m.
DENSITY: 1025 – 1030.
APPROACHES: The port approach channel has length 12 n.m. and is
dredged to depth 15.0 m.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all vessels entering/leaving Mina Zayed,
available throughout 24 hours. Pilot will board incoming vessels between the
Fairway
Buoy
(Lat. 24␥ 39.15' N,
Long. 054␥ 14.1' E)
and
Zulu15 (Lat. 24␥ 34.6' N, Long. 054␥ 20.4' E) depending on vessel’s draft.
Vessels should not enter the channel unless they are instructed to do so.
ANCHORAGES: Bound by the following co-ordinates:
a) Lat. 24␥ 47.0' N, Long. 054␥ 15.0' E
b) Lat. 24␥ 47.0' N, Long. 054␥ 10.0' E
c) Lat. 24␥ 43.0' N, Long. 054␥ 10.0' E
d) Lat. 24␥ 43.0' N, Long. 054␥ 14.0' E
e) Lat. 24␥ 45.0' N, Long. 054␥ 15.0' E
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessel to advise port of ETA at least
48 hours prior to arrival.
ISPS Inward Clearance: Vessels should forward their ETA 72, 48 and
24 hours prior to arrival. The initial ETA message shall include the following
Information:
a) vessel’s IMO number
b) vessel’s ISSC and date of issue
c) name of vessel’s Ship Security Officer (SSO)
d) name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO)
e) last 10 ports of call (include whether ISPS compliant and security
level).
Feeder vessels and vessels calling weekly or fortnightly shall produce
documentary evidence of the above 6-monthly or yearly.
Also see ‘‘Documents’’.
VHF: Port Control listens on VHF Channel 16 and works on VHF
Channel 67 throughout 24 hours.
TUGS: Four harbour tugs available, 1␺2,400 h.p., 1␺3,600 h.p. and
2␺4,500 h.p. The port also operates six pilot launches, one anti-pollution
vessel and two buoy maintenance vessels.
Mooring Boats: None.
BERTHS: The port has 21 berths, total length 4,372 m., depths ranging
from 4.7 – 15.0 m. and the Free Port has 34 berths, max. draft 5.5 m. and
10 berths max. draft 7.0 m., handling mainly supply boats, barges and local
dhow traffic.
Berth
No.
Length
(m.)
Depth
(m.)
Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
198
210
292
249
198
80
192
208
218
146
12.50
12.36
12.14
13.08
13.33
12.74
12.70
12.75
12.44
5.8
Containers
Containers
Containers
Containers
General cargo, Ro-Ro
General cargo
General cargo
General cargo
General cargo
Port vessels, tugs
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
Berth
No.
Length
(m.)
Depth
(m.)
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Free Port
234
286
256
163
195
180
180
180
205
261
240
2,000
4.7
5.8
5.8
12.50
12.85
12.80
12.83
12.55
12.55
12.50
12.50
6.0
Remarks
Port vessels, tugs
Port vessels, tugs
General cargo
General cargo, Ro-Ro
General cargo, Ro-Ro
General cargo, Ro-Ro
General cargo, Ro-Ro, edible oil
General cargo, Ro-Ro
Bulk, grain
General cargo
General cargo, tankers
Gulf state cargoes
BULK FACILITIES: The bulk grain terminal is located at Berth No. 19,
max. airdraft 13.5 m.
3␺1,000 t.p.h. pneumatic unloaders, outreach 32.0 m. and silo storage
capacity 150,000 tons.
Also see ‘‘Agent’s Report’’ dated June 1997.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Operator: Abu Dhabi Terminals. Contact:
Director, Container Terminal. Tel: +971 (2) 673 0875. Fax: +971 (2)
673 1906.
Facilities: Terminal has 4 berths, total length 1,000 m.
5␺40 ton outreach 39 m. gantry cranes, 15␺20 – 150 ton mobile cranes,
6␺40 ton RMGs (1 over 5), 9␺40 ton straddle carriers (1 over 2), 3␺35 tonne
top loaders (3 high), 10 empty container handlers (4 high), 67␺1 – 5 ton and
30␺5 ton+ forklifts, 144 reefer points, 87 trailers, 15 towing tractors, and
30 towing tractors (Ro-Ro).
Storage: Container freight station totalling 14,580 sq.m., container storage
yard 399,537 sq.m. accommodating 23,472 TEU at any given time.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
OTHER FACILITIES: Free Port: The Dhow Harbour has been
developed as a Free Port for oil rig supply vessels, tugs and traditional Arab
dhows and launches engaged in trade between Abu Dhabi and the Gulf
countries, the Indian Sub-Continent, east Africa and most parts of the Middle
East. All the berths have independent fresh water connections. Three fuel
stations owned and administered by ADNOC-Fod provide necessary fuel for
users.
The Free Port operates throughout 24 hours and is fully equipped with all
necessary equipment essential for normal handling of goods in the harbour.
Handling equipment, when required, is supplied by the Port Authority.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’.
CRANES: Cranes for discharging available, and supplied by the Port
Authority.
Also see ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: One conveyor belt available.
Storage: The port has 8 open sheds, area 41,400 sq.m. (general cargo),
9 closed sheds, area 72,090 sq.m. (general cargo), 2,850 sq.m. spare parts
shed, 7,200 sq.m. auction shed, storage yards area 716,400 sq.m. (general
cargo and Ro-Ro), and additional 250,000 sq.m. storage yard.
Cold Storage: 21 rooms, total capacity 15,000 tonnes (3␺1,200 tonnes,
3␺1,000 tonnes, 9␺600 tonnes and 6␺500 tonnes). Temperature range
␤35 to +25␥C. 16 reefer plugs available.
Cool Storage: 24 rooms, total capacity 5,000 tonnes (4␺500 tonnes,
3␺255 tonnes,
8␺160 tonnes,
7␺155 tonnes
and
2␺65 tonnes).
Temperature range ␤1 to +25␥C.
Also see ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
STEVEDORES: Skilled manpower available for all cargo operations.
Provided by the Port Authority.
Working Hours: 0700 – 1200 and 1300 – 1600.
Overtime: 1200 – 1300 and 1600 – 0700. Cargo is handled on Fridays at
overtime rate (AED145/gang/hr. or part thereof (2010)). Cargo can also be
handled on public holidays at rate AED235/gang/hr. or part thereof (2010).
Container terminal works throughout 24 hours.
POLLUTION: The port has vessel equipped with 600 m. of booms.
Also see ‘‘Tugs’’.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Garbage collection service is available, skips
provided alongside, arranged through Agent.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Waste oil collection service is available. At present
waste oil is collected by tankers which are provided by Agent, as well as a
port-owned mobile reception facility of 50 tons maximum capacity, which
requires previous arrangement with Abu Dhabi Terminals.
MEDICAL: Fully equipped Government hospital, most medicines available.
Private clinics and hospitals available.
FRESH WATER: Available at all berths via pipeline. Tariff AED22/tonne
(2010) up to 150 tonnes, then AED33/tonne.
FUEL: Diesel oil and gas oil supplied by road tanker. Heavy and medium
fuel available via pipelines at Berths No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 14, 15, 16, 20 and 21.
Supplied by ADNOC.
CHANDLERY: Can be arranged through Agent.
SERVICES: Laundry available.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
SURVEYORS: ABS. Tel: +971 (2) 641 8637. Fax: +971 (2) 642 1348.
Email: abs.abudhabi@eagle.org
Bureau Veritas. Tel: +971 (2) 664 4920. Fax: +971 (2) 644 4921.
DNV. Tel: +971 (2) 447 2784. Fax: +971 (2) 5916.
GL Noble Denton. Tel: +971 (2) 448 3341. Web: www.gl-nobledenton.com
Lloyd’s Register. Tel: +971 (2) 627 2942. Fax: +971 (2) 627 1773.
Matthews Daniel. Tel: +971 (2) 634 7440. Fax: +971 (2) 634 7449.
Email: abudhabi@matdan.com
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Port Zayed Fire Brigade is available throughout
24 hours. The harbour tugs are fitted with firefighting equipment.
HOLIDAYS: Fridays and Saturdays are weekly holidays. 1 September.
Cargo movement generally not affected by holidays.
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WEATHER/TIDES: Abu Dhabi has a hot arid climate. Clear skies can
Mina Zayed
OVERVIEW: An offshore floating storage unit (FSU) ‘‘Mubaraka’’
(87,000 d.w.t.), permanently moored to an SPM and used for the storage of
crude oil and accommodation and headquarters for terminal personnel. It is
under the jurisdiction of the Emirate of Sharjah and operated by the Crescent
Petroleum Company.
LOCATION: In position Lat. 25␥ 49' N, Long. 055␥ 10' E off the island of
Abu Musa.
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 3175.
DOCUMENTS: One Crew List and valid Health Certificate.
Early Departure Procedure: In force. Vessel’s Agent signs all documents
on behalf of the Master including Bills of Lading.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
Port Facility Security Officers: Mohammed Al Mashwai. Tel: +971 (6)
528 1000. Mobile: +971 (50) 453 3341. Email: shjdpc@eim.ae
Majeed Ali Shahli, Mujahid Basheer, Ahmed Al Hadi. Tel: +971 (6)
528 1623. Email: shjdpc@eim.ae
Mohamed
Sulaiman.
Tel: +971 (6)
528 1347.
Email: shjports@emirates.net.ae
MAX. SIZE: Crude: 275,000 d.w.t.
DENSITY: 1034.
RESTRICTIONS: Max. distance bow to manifold 180 m.
Mooring only during daylight hours.
Also see ‘‘Anchorages’’.
APPROACHES: A fixed oil production platform, incorporating crude oil
treating facilities, rises approximately 15.2 m. above sea level at
Lat. 25␥ 50' 43" N, Long. 055␥ 11' 49" E. Said structures are equipped with
one clear light and a fog horn, each with characteristics Morse ‘‘U’’, 30 secs.
A permanently fixed flare structure (tripod) rises 45.7 m. (flare tip) above
sea level at Lat. 25␥ 50' 56" N, Long. 055␥ 12' 00" E, approximately
523 m. ␺ 037␥(T) from the oil production platform. In addition, there are
numerous oil well head structures within the restricted area described below.
All structures have standard navigation aids with characteristics the same as
mentioned above.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Vessels to be moored, anchored or manoeuvred
at the terminal will be boarded by Mooring Master in the close vicinity of the
suggested anchorage area. Vessels must not enter the restricted limits of
the terminal unless a Mooring Master is on board.
Ships are requested to have a pilot ladder safely and securely rigged and
ready for immediate use and long enough to reach the Mooring Master’s
launch. A combination of pilot ladder and ship’s accommodation ladder to
be rigged as per IMPA and SOLAS requirements. Vessels will provide a lee
for the Mooring Master’s launch when boarding and leaving.
The Mooring Master may require the vessel to anchor at any time he deems
it necessary for the safety of the vessel or moorings or both or for infringement
of the terminal regulations.
The Mooring Master shall be the sole authority as to when the terminal is
open or closed for normal working due to weather conditions.
Two Mooring Masters board the vessel for berthing. On completion, one
Mooring Master remains on board throughout the vessel’s stay at the berth.
ANCHORAGES: 1 n.m. in diameter with a centre in position
Lat. 25␥ 50' 40" N, Long. 055␥ 17' 40" E.
Restricted Area: A restricted area of approx. 38 sq.miles has been
established with a boundary formed by an imaginary line from:
a) 25␥ 54' 26" N, 055␥ 13' 49" E in a WSW direction to
b) 25␥ 15' 14" N, 055␥ 07' 19" E thence in a SSE direction to
c) 25␥ 46' 33" N, 055␥ 09' 37" E thence in a ENE direction to
d) 25␥ 49' 44" N, 055␥ 16' 08" E thence in a NNW direction to the position
above.
Note: There are 12 platforms within the restricted area.
PRATIQUE: Arriving vessels should fly International Code Signals flag ‘‘Q’’
by day, and red over white light at night for quarantine service.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Initial communication between ship
and Crescent Petroleum Company by radio or directly by
Telex: 68015 CRESPT EM.
The Mooring Master will have sole control of radio installations during the
period a vessel is manoeuvring or moored, and no radio transmissions will
be permitted on board ship except by the express permission of the Mooring
Master.
In each case, only the Mooring Master may transmit on
Channels 71 and 33A during the period on board. The Mooring Master carries
a VHF radio telephone.
Mubarek Oil Terminal Radio Station, call sign ‘‘Mubarek Terminal’’, works
on VHF Channels 71 and 33A throughout 24 hours. Tel: +971 (6) 561 5466.
Fax: +971 (6) 561 8218.
Mubarek Oil Terminal Control Centre keeps continuous watch on VHF
Channel 33A. A vessel approaching the terminal without VHF Channel 71 will
be contacted on Channel 16 when the terminal will request to switch to an
alternate channel.
Channel 71 is reserved for communications between ships in moorings
and Mubarek Oil Terminal Movements Control Centre. This is a safety
measure since oil flow to ships is controlled through Channel 71, which
therefore must be clear at all times in case of need to the stop oil flow for
any reason.
Channel 16 is for calling and safety use only.
It is most important that ships establish communications with the terminal
not less than 72 hours prior to arrival at the terminal giving ETA. Further ETA
advice should be sent when the vessel is 24 hours, 12 hours and 4 hours
distant, or any time a change of 1 hour in original ETA occurs. These
messages should state specifically whether ETA is given in GMT or local
time. The 72-hour signal should include the following:
a) ETA
b) last port of call
c) if any sickness on board
d) if vessel has clean bill of health
e) cargo quantity and grades expected to be lifted in barrels at 60␥F.
The 12-hour message should include definite indication as to whether the
vessel is ready to load or not and should also include information on the time
required to discharge ballast after arrival. Precise time of arrival should be
given when the vessel is 4 hours steaming time from the terminal.
Insufficient or inaccurate ETA messages may alter the order of berthing
of ships to the advantage of those ships giving sufficient and accurate ETA
messages. Acceptance of Notice of Readiness will also be affected.
On receipt of the first signal from a vessel, the terminal will send a message
detailing the terminal’s preliminary requirements. Masters are urged to reply
in full in order to facilitate vessel turnaround and government formalities.
ISPS Inward Clearance: Vessels should forward their ETA 72, 48 and
24 hours prior to arrival. The initial ETA message shall include the following
Information:
⌻ vessel IMO number
⌻ vessel ISSC and date of issue
⌻ name of vessel Ship Security Officer (SSO)
⌻ name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO).
Feeder vessels and vessels calling weekly or fortnightly shall produce
documentary evidence of the above six monthly or yearly.
VHF: The terminal, call sign ‘‘Mubarek Terminal’’, listens on Channel 16 and
works on Channels 71 and 33A throughout 24 hours.
Sharjah Port Authority listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 74.
GAC listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 10.
VTS/RADAR: None.
TUGS: A tug will be moored to the stern of the receiving tanker to keep
the ‘‘Mubaraka’’ and tanker in line during loading operation.
Mooring Launches: Launches to assist in mooring and unmooring of
vessels. These are under the direct supervision and control of the Mooring
Master.
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be expected throughout the year. The months of June to September are
generally hot and humid with maximum temperatures averaging above 35␥C
(95␥F). During this time, sandstorms also occur intermittently, in some cases
reducing visibility down to a few metres.
The weather is cooler from November to March. This period also sees
dense fog on some days.
CONSULS: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia, Brazil, Brunei,
Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan,
Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Rep of, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia,
Montenegro, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway,
Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia,
Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan,
Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey,
Turkmenistan, UK, Ukraine, USA and Yemen.
TELEPHONES: Mobile telephone coverage provided, GSM 900/1800 and
3G 2100 (2010).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Abu Dhabi International Airport, 40 km.
CONNECTIONS: Abu Dhabi is well served by the UAE road network.
Road E11, the longest road in the UAE, runs from Abu Dhabi to Ras
Al-Khaimah, running roughly parallel to the coastline along the Gulf. Road
E22 runs inland, from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain.
Regular regional and long haul air services available from Abu Dhabi Airport
(AUH). Direct services available to Australasia, Europe, Far East and
southern Africa.
BANKS: National and international banks with ATM facilities available.
SHORE LEAVE: Permitted. A permit can be obtained from Immigration
Department. Absolutely necessary that every crew member is in possession
of valid Seaman’s Book.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: No clubs operating at the port. Public telephone
service and postage facilities are available.
DEVELOPMENTS: Free Zone Dhow Harbour: Further building of
quay length 1,200 m. having depth 8.0 m.
Musaffah: The building of a port area services the Musaffah Business Park
and will have 2␺170 m. berths depth 11.0 m. able to handle vessels up to
20,000 d.w.t. Projection is to handle 700,000 tonnes/year. Cargoes to be
handled will be steel and products for the gas and oil industry.
The long term plan is to also have a berth length 220 m., depth 11.0 m.
with ramp handling Ro-Ro vessels. Max. channel draft 5.5 m. (HW).
AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997
Terminal: Berth No. 19.
Length of dock/Length with dolphins:
190 m.
Draft restriction alongside:
12.5 m.
Dock height at MLW:
3.5 m.
Spout air draft at MLW:
13.5 m.
Maximum outreach of spouts:
32 m.
Number of spouts:
2
Commodities handled:
Wheat, wheat bran, soya
beans, sunflower seeds
Storage capacity:
Silo capacity 60,000 tons
Year built/last modified:
1984
Designed loading rate/t.p.h.:
3,500 – 4,000 tonnes/24 hours
Potable fresh water available:
Yes, alongside
Dock access by vehicle permitted:
Yes
Is bunkering permitted alongside?:
Yes
Owner/Operator of elevator:
Emirates Flour Mill and Animal
Feed Factory
Largest vessel loaded:
70,000 d.w.t.
Amount loaded:
38,000 tons discharged.
AUTHORITY: Abu Dhabi Terminals, PO Box 422, Mina Zayed, Abu
Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2) 673 0600, 673 0753.
Fax: +971 (2) 673 1023, 673 0432. Telex: 22731 PORTEX EM.
Email: info@adterminals.com Web: www.adterminals.ae
Contact: Julian Skyrme, Acting Chief Executive Officer. Harbour Master.
Tel: +971 (2) 673 1892. Fax: +971 (2) 673 0090.
AGENT: National Shipping Gulf Agency Co Ltd LLC, Plot 211 Freeport Area
Mina Zayed, PO Box 377, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2)
673 0500.
Fax: +971 (2)
673 1328.
Telex: 22248 GACAUH EM.
Email: abudhabi@gac.com Web: www.gacworld.com/abudhabi
MUBAREK TERMINAL, Sharjah: 25␥ 49' N 055␥ 11' E
(See Plan)
Mubarek Terminal
BERTHS: Vessels loading crude oil cargo will normally be accepted and
berthed in order of arrival provided such vessels have current nomination for
cargo valid at the time of tender, carry clean ballast if any, and have cargo
tanks in a fit condition to receive cargo. Also, they must be in all respects
properly equipped and ready to moor. Should berthing be delayed on account
of bad weather, vessels will keep their position in line.
Vessels required to leave the terminal area on account of bad weather
should keep in contact with the terminal via the company radio station at
Mubarek Oil Terminal, call sign ‘‘Mubarek Terminal’’, in order that they may
be available when the weather is fit for resumption of operations. The
company reserves the right to load vessels out of turn following the return
of good weather, to the extent that such loading ‘‘out of turn’’ does not
materially delay the loading of other vessels in line. Further the company
reserves the right to decline to moor a specific vessel if its condition or facilities
are unsafe for mooring or loading even though the terminal may be open to
other vessels.
The Terminal Superintendent’s decision on this will be final.
MOORING: By the tandem method, with the bow of the export tanker
moored to the bow of the storage tanker ‘‘Mubaraka’’. The mooring line is a
standard 170 mm. ␺ 61 m. nylon SPM rope, fitted with a 76 mm. OCIMF
chafe chain.
During the mooring operation a tug is made fast to the stern of the visiting
tanker and remains attached throughout the entire loading operation, in order
to maintain both vessels in alignment.
Tug and mooring boats are supplied by the terminal, also vessels should
note that mooring crews must be available fore and aft. Normally the tug will
use its own tow rope, therefore a good quality messenger must be ready aft,
as well as forward.
Fire Wires: Fire towing wires required fore and aft.
Equipment: Vessels must have suitable winches or capstans in good
operating condition on the forecastle and poop decks.
All vessels should have ready a messenger line on a winch drum on the
forecastle for bringing the mooring line aboard from single point mooring.
Mooring winches on forecastle for handling 90 mm. synthetic fibre floating
pick-up line.
Adequate mooring bitts to secure mooring line. A bow stopper designed
to OCIMF standard is required at all times.
HOSES: Hose lifting winch, derrick and gear rigged for 10.0 tons.
Hose Connection: After the vessel is securely moored the cargo hose will
be hoisted on the port side. The hose is lifted by ship’s gear and crew, and
all connecting of the hose will be done by them. The lifting derrick, equipment
tackle, etc. should be topped off and ready on arrival. Terminal loading hose
is fitted with ASA 150 flat face 16 in. camlock coupling and ships should have
adapters and fittings to enable this hose to be connected to the ship’s
manifold. The Mooring Master advises the ship’s personnel in hose lifting
and connecting procedure; however, a deck officer must be present and must
direct the ship’s crew in all handling. The Mooring Master may reject a ship
for unsatisfactory hose handling.
Do not close valves against crude flow.
CARGO OPERATIONS: Parcels up to 250,000 bbls. are loaded.
Cargo Characteristics: Mubarek Thammama Blend (condensate):
Approximate API 41␥.
Loading Rates: Average loading rate is 18,000 b.p.h.
Notice of Readiness: Notice of Readiness will not be accepted at time of
arrival unless the vessel is in all respects ready to load. Arrival time will be
considered the time the Company Mooring Master boards the vessel, or the
time the vessel is within the approved anchorage area, whichever occurs
first. Notice of Readiness is to be in English.
Also see ‘‘Ballast’’.
Emergency Signals: Emergency flow stop signal if all communications fail
will be a continuous sounding of the ship’s whistle from either export tanker
or ‘‘Mubaraka’’.
BALLAST: Any vessel arriving with dirty ballast will be rejected and all
costs accruing will be to the vessel’s account.
Notice of Readiness shall not be accepted until vessel returns with clean
ballast and tanks fit to receive cargo. On second arrival, tender a new notice
of readiness to load.
POLLUTION: Contact Tel: +971 (6) 561 5466, 5467.
WASTE DISPOSAL: No facilities (offshore terminal).
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No facilities.
MEDICAL: No medical services on site (except in case of emergency and
subject to a doctor being available). Hospital and dental facilities available
at Al-Zahra private hospital, Sharjah. Medivac possible.
FRESH WATER: Not available.
FUEL: Not available.
SERVICES: No supplies of any kind or other services are available at
Mubarek Oil Terminal.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
REPAIRS: No repairs, painting, etc., are to be made while berthing
unberthing or in the berth.
SURVEYORS: Cargo Surveyors: Caleb Brett on site.
Classification Surveyors: BV and ABS at Dubai.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: No special precautions other than warning when
hydrogen sulphide present.
TIME: GMT plus 4 hours throughout the year.
HOLIDAYS: No restrictions.
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: Mean spring range approx. 1.37 m.
Highest 2.13 m.
CONSULS: Various consulates are located in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Sharjah International, 65 km.
BANKS:
Bank of Sharjah Tel: +971 (6) 569 4411
Standard Chartered Bank Tel: +971 (6) 568 7788.
CUSTOMS: Cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, matches, spirits, wines, beers,
perfume, arms, ammunition and possibly other items have to be locked up
under Customs seal from time of arrival of ship until time of leaving territorial
waters.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
SHORE LEAVE: Not permitted.
REPATRIATION: Not available.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
GENERAL: Flag: The UAE and Iranian national flags are to be flown.
Light Dues: The Middle East Navigation Aids Service (MENAS) charges
light dues according to the size of the vessel and the number of visits to the
Gulf during the year.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: December 1979 (Updated 1998)
Vessel: Tanker.
Cargo: Crude condensate.
Pilotage: The Pilot is stationed on the FSU ‘‘Mubaraka’’.
Tankers: Loading rate commences at 1,000 t.p.h. and when everything
satisfactory increased to max. 2,000 t.p.h. Normal parcel is 500,000 bbls.
␾0.0%. If vessel requires a plus % then give a Note of Protest to the Pilot.
OPERATOR: Crescent Petroleum Co, PO Box 211, Sharjah, UAE.
Tel: +971 (6) 572 7000. FAX: +971 (6) 572 6000.
Telex: 68015 CRESPET EM. Cables: CRESPT SHARJAH.
Email: general@crespet.com Contact: JW Person, Field Superintendent.
AGENT: Gulf Agency Co (Sharjah) WLL, PO Box 435, Sharjah, UAE.
Tel: +971 (6) 572 5446, 535 4249 (after hours). Fax: +971 (6) 572 2093.
Telex: 68019 (GACSHJ EM).
Cables: CONFIDENCE,
Sharjah.
Email: sharjah.ops@gulfagencycompany.com
MUBARRAZ ISLAND, Abu Dhabi: 24␥ 28' N 053␥ 22' E
(See Plan)
OVERVIEW: Crude oil export terminal comprising a SPM, offshore Central
Facilities Platform (CFP), and operations and storage facilities on Mubarraz
Island. The terminal is operated by IRSHAD on behalf of Abu Dhabi Oil Co
Ltd Japan (ADOC).
LOCATION: Approx. 51 n.m. west of Abu Dhabi.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2889, 3178, 3413 and 8216.
All BA charts in this region are now on WGS 84 Datum, however, the
positions quoted for the buoys, etc., for this port are shown on Revised
Nahrwan Datum. This could cause some confusion.
PORT LIMITS: The port area of Mubarraz and its approaches cover the
area bounded by straight lines connecting the following points:
a) Lat. 24␥ 30.0' N, Long. 053␥ 36.0' E
b) Lat. 24␥ 24.0' N, Long. 053␥ 36.0' E
c) Lat. 24␥ 24.0' N, Long. 053␥ 27.0' E
d) Lat. 24␥ 26.7' N, Long. 053␥ 21.7' E
e) Lat. 24␥ 30.0' N, Long. 053␥ 21.7' E
Masters of all vessels entering the port must follow instructions from the
company’s Port Master as to approaches, anchoring, berthing and
unberthing.
DOCUMENTS:
1 Ballast Water Reporting Form
2 Crew Lists
2 Cargo Manifests
Maritime Declaration of Health
2 Passenger Lists
Customs: Under normal circumstances Customs officers do not board
tankers. On arrival, Master is required to submit to Customs, via Agent, a
manifest of any cargo to be landed at Mubarraz.
After loading is completed the Pilot/Loading Master will sign an Outward
Manifest on behalf of Customs and issue the port clearance. These will be
handed to the Master by Agent.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO: Port Authority. Captain Khaldoon Ahmed, Harbour Master.
Tel: +971 (2) 877 2089, 602 5787.
Mubarraz Terminal. Captain Y Kamel (FSLO). Tel: +971 (2) 888 1072,
898 5191. Mobile: +971 (50) 668 8256. Email: y_kamel@adoc.com
MAX. SIZE: Dry Cargo: Draft 3.66 m.
Crude: SPM draft 13.4 m.
RESTRICTIONS: Daylight berthing only. Vessel must be at Buoy No. 5 at
least 1 hour before sunset to allow same-day berthing.
The port will close when the weather is such that it is too rough for incoming
tankers to berth. The decision regarding the opening and closing of the port
will rest with the Port Master.
ARRIVAL: Notice of Readiness (NOR): Vessel shall present NOR to
the Pilot/Loading Master who will sign it on behalf of ADOC.
NOR shall be tendered at the time vessel anchors in the tanker anchorage
area, or if berthing on arrival, the time that the Pilot/Loading Master boards
to commence berthing. If vessel anchors or arrives after sunset, NOR will
not be accepted until the next sunrise. NOR will not be accepted during
periods when the port is closed.
APPROACHES: SPM is approached through a buoyed channel, buoys
located in the following positions:
Buoy
No.
Lat.
N
Long.
E
Entrance
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
17
24␥ 52' 25.4"
24␥ 49' 29.0"
24␥ 43' 59.1"
24␥ 42' 32.8"
24␥ 39' 00.1"
24␥ 31' 51.4"
24␥ 34' 02.4"
24␥ 30' 51.0"
24␥ 31' 59.5"
24␥ 30' 08.1"
24␥ 30' 25.8"
24␥ 29' 09.5"
24␥ 27' 25.1"
24␥ 26' 12.4"
24␥ 26' 28.9"
24␥ 26' 02.9"
053␥ 18' 31.3"
053␥ 17' 28.4"
053␥ 21' 38.9"
053␥ 27' 01.5"
053␥ 31' 38.4"
053␥ 40' 30.0"
053␥ 40' 11.0"
053␥ 41' 06.3"
053␥ 40' 14.0"
053␥ 40' 46.7"
053␥ 40' 30.3"
053␥ 40' 29.0"
053␥ 38' 11.4"
053␥ 37' 04.6"
053␥ 36' 40.3"
053␥ 33' 01.1"
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Mubarraz Island
Buoy
No.
Lat.
N
Long.
E
Mub Cent
SPM
24␥ 26' 45.7"
24␥ 26' 05.1"
053␥ 25' 38.4"
053␥ 31' 35.9"
There are some shoals with depth 14.9 m. in the area between Buoys
No. 14 and 15. Masters of outgoing vessels should pay due consideration to
the effect of squat on vessel’s draft in the shallow water.
Conspicuous Marks: Navigation lights, with characteristic Q.W.5M, are
fixed on the following platforms and the flare stacks adjacent to each platform
are visible from distance:
MR-6 Platform: Lat. 24␥ 35' 44" N
Long. 053␥ 43' 53" E
CFP:
Lat. 24␥ 30' 09" N
Long. 053␥ 42' 09" E
AA Platform:
Lat. 24␥ 26' 10" N
Long. 053␥ 39' 55" E
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for tankers and provided by the terminal operator.
Pilotage of the approach channel, inbound and outbound, is required for
vessels calling at Mubarraz Island for the first time. Two Pilots will board in
the vicinity of Buoy No. 5, otherwise Pilots will generally board vessel in the
anchorage or at Buoy No. 17. Pilot ladder required on leeside. Pilots act as
Loading Masters, and will remain on board for the duration of vessel’s stay.
Accommodation required for two Pilots/Loading Masters and one ADOC
representative.
ANCHORAGES: The tanker anchorage is within 0.5 n.m. radius of
Lat. 24␥ 26.8' N, Long. 053␥ 34' E. Depth of water 15.5 – 18.0 m. The seabed
all around the anchorage is coral with approximately 1.8 m. of loose sand.
Holding is poor and a vessel is advised to pay out at least six shackles of
cable.
Vessels will be advised by radio of a suitable anchorage if neither
anchorage nor the berth are immediately available. Vessels should under no
circumstances anchor or wait to the south of Lat. 24␥ 57' N without obtaining
prior approval of the Port Master.
After anchoring, vessels should advise time of anchoring by VHF and
thereafter maintain a continuous listening watch on Channel 17 until the
company’s Pilot/Loading Master boards.
Dry cargo ships shall be advised by Harbour Master via VHF.
Prohibited Area: The area within 1.15 n.m. radius from CFP is prohibited
for navigation and anchorage. No vessel shall anchor within 1.5 n.m. of
submarine pipelines.
Waiting Anchorage:
Established
in
position
Lat. 24␥ 36.5' N,
Long. 053␥ 40.0' E.
PRATIQUE: Master to inform ADOC if there is any ill person on board or
if there has been sickness within the week prior to arrival.
Pratique is usually granted by port medical officer through the Pilot/Loading
Master or Agent.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessel should advise Agent of ETA
at least 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival.
Confirmation of ETA should be made 4 hours before arrival at Entrance
Buoy by calling ‘‘Mubarraz Terminal’’ on VHF Channels 16/17.
A completed pre-arrival questionnaire and security information
questionnaire must be submitted with the initial ETA notification at least
72 hours prior to arrival and sent to the following:
Mubarraz – ADOC Terminal. Fax: +971 (2) 888 1025
Petroleum Port Authority Mubarraz. Fax: +971 (2) 877 2102.
Ship’s Agent.
VHF: The terminal, call sign ‘‘Mubarraz Terminal’’, listens on
Channel 16 and works on Channel 17 throughout 24 hours.
Port Authority listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 9.
GAC listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 10.
TUGS: One tug/workboat is always available for use for marine operations
and one mooring boat is available during loading.
BERTHS: SPM: Buoy 15.25 m. in diameter, moored to six pendant legs
of high strength chain shackled to anchor piles at a radius of 320 m., and
having a rotating deck carrying the pipeline and mooring connections.
Dry Cargo Jetty: T-jetty at Mubarraz Island can accommodate vessel with
maximum 3.66 m. draft. Discharge of dry cargo must be arranged well in
advance through Agent in Abu Dhabi who will supply labour and barges. No
cargo handling gear is available.
MOORING: Before Pilot/Loading Master boards, vessels shall have ready
the following:
a) hawsers, one each at fore and aft deck, polypropylene if possible
b) one steel crowbar
c) crane with minimum 15 tons SWL.
After vessel is anchored, terminal personnel will board and pick up mooring
and hose connection equipment from tug/workboat. Vessel is requested to
provide windlass and winch operators.
Also see ‘‘Plan’’.
HOSES: 1␺32 in. diameter crude oil line laid approx. 16 km. from shore
to an underwater manifold, and then a 20 in. diameter line to the SPM.
Floating cargo hoses of 24 in. and 20 in., length 267 m., connect to 2␺16 in.
diameter branch lines to vessel’s manifold.
CARGO OPERATIONS: The maximum loading rate of crude oil is
34,000 bbls./hr. or 5,400 cu.m./hr. Average API 38.0, flash point is below
35␥F.
Cargo Documents: All cargo documents and shore figures are usually
prepared on board and the Pilot/Loading Master will sign the documents on
behalf of ADOC.
H: Content in cargo tanks not to exceed 10 p.p.m.
Air-Conditioning: Vessel’s air-conditioning system must be operational and
be capable of maintaining the temperature within the accommodation at less
than 25␥C.
Storage Capacity: Shore tanks for 2,238,000 bbls.
BALLAST: No reception facilities available. Vessel must have sufficient
clean ballast to give a safe draft for manoeuvring purposes. Vessels arriving
with insufficient ballast may be required to increase the quantity, should the
Pilot/Loading Master consider that it would not be safe to berth.
WASTE DISPOSAL: No facilities.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No facilities.
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MEDICAL: ADOC operates a small clinic on Mubarraz Island. Master may
obtain medical attention for ship’s personnel, or in the case of serious illness
or injury at local hospital in Abu Dhabi. Agent must be advised of any
requirements. The ship owner will be charged for all expenses incurred.
FRESH WATER: Not available except in cases of extreme emergency.
FUEL: Not available.
CHANDLERY: Not available.
SERVICES: Divers: The services of the company diver may be available
to vessels if essential to enable a vessel to sail. All requests for such services
should be via Agent to the Port Master.
Mail: Mail can be received and sent through Agent.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
REPAIRS: There are no repair facilities at Mubarraz. Radar and electronics
repairs are available in Abu Dhabi and technicians can be sent to Mubarraz.
Advise Agent of requirements.
SURVEYORS: Available from Abu Dhabi. Advise Agent of requirements.
ABS.
Tel: +971 (2)
641 8637.
Fax: +971 (2)
642 1348.
Email: ABSAbuDhabi@eagle.org
Bureau Veritas. Tel: +971 (2) 644 4920. Fax: +971 (2) 644 4921.
Lloyd’s Register. Tel: +971 (2) 627 2942. Fax: +971 (2) 627 1773.
Email: abu-dhabi@lr.org
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Tug/workboat stationed at Mubarraz Island is
equipped for firefighting and is usually on emergency standby during tanker
loading operations.
REGULATIONS: Flag: All vessels calling at Mubarraz are required to
fly the national flag of UAE which is available via Agent.
Ship’s Engines: The main engines and all gear must be kept in a state of
immediate readiness whilst the vessel is at the berth.
WEATHER/TIDES: Local weather is extremely hot and humid in summer.
Temperature sometimes soars as high as 50␥C with almost 100% humidity
in July and August.
Tides: The maximum tidal range is 1.8 m., the average tidal range at springs
0.9 m. (CD) is 0.22 m. below ISLW. The flowing tide usually runs SE’wards
and ebbing tide NW’wards. Speed of current is around 2 knots at the highest.
Tide and Current Table is published annually by ADOC and available on
request.
CONSULS: Various countries have representations in Abu Dhabi.
TELEPHONES: Mobile telephone coverage provided, GSM 900 (2010).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Abu Dhabi International Airport, 130 km.
REPATRIATION: Not possible.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
OPERATOR: Abu Dhabi Oil Co Ltd (Japan), PO Box 630, Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2) 666 1100. Fax: +971 (2) 666 5956.
Contact: Manager - Purchasing & Transport.
MUSSAFAH, Abu Dhabi: 24␥ 22' N 054␥ 28' E
LOCATION: The port is the capital’s second seaport and is in Abu Dhabi’s
west side industrial area.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3177, 3713 and 3715.
MAX. SIZE: Draft 5.5 m. (HW).
RESTRICTIONS: The port only works during daylight hours
0700 – 1900 hrs.
APPROACHES: The approach channel is a 25 km. long waterway,
11.0 m. deep and 200 m. wide. The depth in the approach to the berths is
5.5 m. The fairway buoy is located in position Lat. 24␥ 29' N, Long. 054␥ 17' E.
PILOTAGE: The pilot station listens on VHF Channel 16 and works on
VHF Channels 11 and 14.
ANCHORAGES: Vessels anchor off Mina Zayed.
VHF: Mussafah Control Tower, call sign ‘‘Mussafah Port’’, listens on VHF
Channel 16 and works on VHF Channels 11 and 14, from 0700 – 1900 hrs.
Tel: +971 (2) 555 2423.
VTS/RADAR: The port has a VTMIS system in place.
Also see ‘‘VHF’’.
TUGS: One tug ‘‘Marwan’’, 680 h.p., LOA 18.75 m.
BERTHS: The port has one quay, length 342 m., consisting of two berths,
length 171 m., and two adjacent quays, each length 40 m., seawards of the
main quay.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Vessels should advise Agent prior
to arrival of their cargo handling equipment requirements.
DEVELOPMENTS: The port development program when completed will
have capacity of 300,000 – 500,000 tonnes per year, handling containers,
general, bulk and Ro-Ro cargoes. This will include upgrading of quays,
bonded warehousing, transit sheds, maintenance and administration
buildings, custom house and control tower.
This should allow for vessels up to LOA 260 m. to access the port through
the canal. Additionally, 800 m. long anchorage area adjacent to the channel
will be able to accommodate up to four ships at a time.
AUTHORITY: Abu Dhabi Terminals, PO Box 422, Abu Dhabi, United
Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2) 6730 600. Fax: +971 (2) 6731 023.
Email: info@adterminals.ae Web: www.adterminals.ae Contact:
AGENT: National Shipping Gulf Agency Co Ltd LLC, Plot 211 Freeport Area
Mina Zayed, PO Box 377, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2)
673 0500.
Fax: +971 (2)
673 1328.
Telex: 22248 GACAUH EM.
Email: abudhabi@gac.com Web: www.gacworld.com/abudhabi
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Port Rashid
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
PORT RASHID, Dubai: 25␥ 16' N 055␥ 16' E
BERTHS:
(See Plan)
OVERVIEW: The port handles general cargo, containers, Ro-Ro and
tankers.
LOCATION: In Dubai city.
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 3412.
DOCUMENTS: The following should be airmailed to Agent to arrive
48 hours prior to arrival.
3 Arrival/Cargo Advices
1 Bill of Lading (each)
3 Cargo Declarations
8 Cargo Manifests
3 Crew Lists
3 Hatch Lists
3 Hazardous and Dangerous Cargo Declarations
3 Passenger Manifests
3 Stowage Plans
Ship Inspections: Vessels calling at the port will undergo state inspections
conducted by Trakhees Ports, Environment, Health and Safety Division.
Trakhees Ports, Environment, Health and Safety Division. Tel: +971 (4)
804 0307.
Fax: +971 (4)
881 7023.
Email: ehs@trakhees.ae
Web: www.ehss.ae
Business hours 0730 – 1530, Sunday to Thursday.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO: Ahmed Hamdan Al Sheikh. Tel: +971 (4) 345 6678.
Mobile: +971 50 624 5569. Email: ahmed.hamdan@dpa.ae
Assistant PFSO: Ibrahim Ali Al Janahi. Tel: +971 (4) 345 6678.
Mobile: +971 50 553 7999. Email: ibrahim.aljanahi@dpa.ae
MAX. SIZE: Dry Cargo: LOA 230 m., draft 11.5 m.
Containers: Draft 12.8 m.
Tankers: LOA 260 m.,draft 11.5 m.
RESTRICTIONS: Minimum depth in channel 13.0 m.
Tide is not expected to go as low as zero height on average more than
55 days in any one year. Port Rashid is prepared to berth vessels up to draft
12.8 m., at minimum speed at all times, provided vessels can discharge in
such a manner as not to trim so as to cause an increase in maximum draft.
Vessels in excess of LOA 230 m. will be berthed at the Harbour Master’s
discretion.
Under-keel clearance is at the Master’s discretion, and vessels with a
minimum of 0.50 m. UKC may berth.
Vessels not working cargo immediately may enter port at the discretion of
the Port Authority. Vessels may leave at any time.
APPROACHES: Red/white safe water mark, marked ‘‘Dubai Approach’’,
in position Lat. 25␥ 21.1' N, Long. 055␥ 14.1' E, is located 5 n.m. from the
entrance. There is no approach channel.
Main light in position Lat. 25␥ 13.65' N, Long. 055␥ 17.30' E (situated on top
of the Dubai Trade Centre, Centre Building), 135 m. above MHWS. Visible
22 n.m.
There are no hazards. Minimum depth in channel 13.0 m. Approach is from
the north on a course of 182␥(T). The entrance is 190 m. wide with depth
13.0 m.
Turning Basin: The inner basin turning radius is 160 m. with minimum
depth 11.5 m. An underwater pipeline lies in a trench between the main
breakwater and Berth No. 27 at depth 11.5 m.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot boards 24 hours a day, from a launch.
Large vessels should provide a combination of pilot ladder and
accommodation ladder with its lower platform approximately 3.6 m. above
the waterline.
The Master must sign the indemnity form provided by the Pilot before
entering the harbour.
ANCHORAGES: 2 n.m. from the approach buoy LFI. 10s, Racon T
(Lat. 25␥ 18.5' N, Long. 055␥ 10.0' E) and clear of the charted gas pipeline.
Holding ground is generally poor. Vessels should contact Dubai Port Control
on VHF Channel 16.
PRATIQUE: Normal quarantine regulations apply and pratique can be
given by the Pilot on cargo vessels, always subject to the Health authorities’
approval. Health authorities only board when the vessel is alongside, except
in the case of a suspected ship.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ISPS Inward Clearance: Vessels
should forward their ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The initial ETA
message shall include the following Information:
a) vessel IMO number
b) vessel ISSC and date of issue
c) name of vessel Ship Security Officer (SSO)
d) name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO).
Feeder vessels and vessels calling weekly or fortnightly shall produce
documentary evidence of the above six monthly or yearly.
VHF: Port Signal Station, call sign ‘‘Port Rashid Control’’. Watch is
maintained throughout 24 hours on Channel 16, working Channel 68 for port
operations.
Port Control operates on Channel 68 in emergencies.
The control room is situated on the top floor of the Marine Operations
Building situated at the seaward end of Berth No. 1 at a height of 24.3 m.
above sea level.
Vessels contact the signal station to request berthing instructions.
Vessels should advise ETA to Agent and include LOA, draft and position
of bunkering points should bunkers be required. Amended ETA should be
advised by VHF, telex or radio. Agent will in turn pass on the above
information to the Port Authority.
Also see ‘‘Jebel Ali’’.
TUGS: 3␺2,400 h.p. Tugs with firefighting, pollution and salvage facilities
available. Two tugs’ lines used. Contact should be made via Dubai Port
Control or the Harbour Master.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
Berth
No.
Berth Length*
(m.)
Depth (MLWS)
(m.)
1–4
177
192
182
9.3
9.3
9.3
9.3
9.3
10.8
9.3
11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5
13.0
11.5
11.5
3–4
5
6–8
9 – 10
11 – 15
16
17 – 24
25
26 – 27
28 – 30
31 – 32
33 – 35
SOT
Depth over pipeline
* Length of each berth.
213
213
172
215
180
180
180
180
244
310
CONTAINER FACILITIES:
Operator: Contact Tel: +971 (4) 345 9757 (Operations Manager).
Fax: +971 (4) 345 5395.
Facilities: Berths No. 31 – 35 (2␺244 m., 3␺310 m.) total length 1,418 m.
Berth No. 31: draft 11.5 m. and Berths No. 32 – 35: draft 12.8 m.
2␺41 ton Panamax, 1␺36 ton, 2␺41 ton, 1␺38 ton, 1␺41 ton and
2␺35 ton gantry cranes, 11␺35 ton, 7␺40 ton, 4␺41 ton, 4␺35 ton and
2␺40 ton straddle carriers, 2␺35 ton and 3␺45 ton forklifts, 2␺35 ton and
3␺45 ton toploaders, 13 empty container handlers, 50 tractors, 114 trailers,
148 reefer points, terminal area 61.4 ha., total capacity 30,224 TEU.
OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Berth No. 35 at the container terminal
also has large Ro-Ro ramp, and Berths No. 15 and 17 and coastal berth each
have a Ro-Ro ramp.
Side and quarter ramp vessels can be accommodated at all berths.
TANKER FACILITIES: Berth operated by Shell Markets (ME) Ltd,
capable of taking vessels up to LOA 260 m., draft 11.3 m., vessels of 11.3 m.
but not over draft 11.6 m. (HW) may be berthed by arrangement with the
Harbour Master. Normal draft 11.5 m.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Refrigerated cargoes should be
stowed consignment by consignment, to facilitate discharge and direct
delivery to consignees.
Each general cargo berth is provided with forklift trucks and tractor units
and trailers.
Pallets are provided free of charge to assist cargo handling.
General Cargo: 290 deep-water berths with 15 storage sheds (12 general
cargo and three container freight stations, each 120␺60 m.) adjacent are
available plus a coastal berth for small craft and vessels with less than 6.1 m.
draft. All berths are backed by extensive hard surface yard storage area.
STEVEDORES: Arranged via Agent. Vessels should advise their
requirements before arrival. The gangs board and operate under the
supervision of ship’s officers. No quay cranes are provided, ship’s
derricks/cranes must be used.
Working Hours: Saturday to Thursday: 0700 – 1600 (lunch 1300 – 1400).
1600 – 0700 next day working on overtime basis as per vessel’s requirements.
Working hours are at the discretion of the Senior Manager of General Cargo.
Cargo is handled on Fridays and most public holidays. The Port Operations
Manager may require full night work or special shifts in the interest of the
port. Overtime charges apply to all shifts worked outside normal
0700 – 1600 Saturday to Thursday, and all shifts worked on Fridays and public
holidays.
Contact: Tel: +971 (4) 345 9699 (Senior Manager of General Cargo).
Fax: +971 (4) 345 6805.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Use of garbage skips in the port is compulsory.
Skips are provided alongside each vessel, collection as required. Skips are
also available for rubbish other than garbage. Additional skips or rubbish
disposal can be arranged via Agent.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: A waste oil disposal service is available. The
service is carried out by Dubai Labour Supply Co. There are no shore storage
tanks available. Road tanker capacity up to 6,000 gallons. Arrangements for
disposal can be made via the Agent.
MEDICAL: A comprehensive range of medical and dental services are
available at Dubai.
FRESH WATER: Available at all berths. Rate 20 t.p.h. per hose.
FUEL: Shell Bunker Fuels are available at Berths No. 1 – 4, 6 – 9 and
16 – 35 in addition to Tanker Berth and include fuel oil, thin fuel oils, diesel
and gas oil, pumping rate 300 t.p.h., 48 hours’ notice should be given to
Agent or Shell Markets (ME) Ltd. Telex: 5478 DB. Marine lubricants and
chemicals are available for delivery to the ship.
Delivery of fuel oil and gas oil at the Petroleum Jetty via 12 in. loading line
at up to 500 long t.p.h.
CHANDLERY: Crew changes, delivery of ship’s mail, stores, spares, etc.,
can be effected by service boats off Dubai or Fujairah. Service is carried out
by all local Agents.
SERVICES: Tank cleaning facilities available.
DRY DOCK: Dubai Dry Dock: Vessels up to 1,000,000 d.w.t. can be
docked. Approach areas dredged to 11.5 m. enclosed by breakwater.
Dock No.
1
2
3
Capacity
370␺66 m. (350,000 tonnes)
525␺100 m. (1,000,000 tonnes)
415␺80 m. (500,000 tonnes)
Dockside Cranes: 2␺120 tonnes at 65.5 m. radius.
1␺25 tonnes at 80.0 m. radius.
2␺15 tonnes at 70.0 m. radius.
REPAIRS: All types of deck and engine room repairs available.
Container repair yard located near container terminal.
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SURVEYORS: Noble Denton and Associates Ltd. Tel: +971 (4) 317952.
Office Mobile Tel: +971 (50) 624 9680, 455 7349. Fax: +971 (4) 317607.
Telex: 46983 NODEM EM. Email: ndadubai@emirates.net.ae
Cargo, ship, Classification Societies and Salvage Association surveyors
also available locally.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Ambulance/Fire Control Centre
Tel: 345 0099.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Coastguard located adjacent
to port.
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal range 2.0 m.
CONSULS: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Iran, Iraq,
Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan,
Panama, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, UK
and USA.
TELEPHONES: No connection made to vessels.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Dubai International Airport, 3.2 km.
SHORE LEAVE: Agent collects all passports on vessel’s arrival, together
with three copies of Crew List. Temporary shore leave passes are issued by
the Immigration office against passports and Crew Lists.
REPATRIATION: Joining/Repatriation: Arriving crew holding valid
Seaman’s Book can be cleared from the airport and placed on board on the
strength of a guarantee letter from the Agent to the Immigration Office.
According to the Immigration Regulation in force Agent is required to furnish
the following passport particulars to the authorities for arranging the transit
visa:
Full name:
Father’s name:
Present nationality:
Sex:
Occupation:
Religion:
Marital status:
Place of birth:
Date of birth:
Qualifications:
Passport No.:
Place and date of issue and date of expiry:
It is absolutely essential that wives wishing to join their husbands on board
vessels off Dubai or Fujairah must carry a photocopy of their husband’s
Seaman’s Book.
Repatriating crew can be brought ashore with a similar guarantee tendering
the air ticket to the Port Immigration office. They must be picked up from the
ship 24 hours prior to departure.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Dubai International Seafarers Centre, situated
outside Port Rashid, approx. 10 minutes’ walk from main port gate. The centre
is a non-religious club catering for all nationalities. Facilities include
telephone, food and coffee shop, bar, swimming pool, pool table, darts,
currency exchange, postal service, library, television and video, family room,
barbeque area, table tennis, bus and information service.
Dubai International Seafarer’s Centre, Mina Rashid Road, PO Box 5811,
Dubai. Tel: +971 (4) 398 4918, 398 4951. Fax: +971 (4) 398 4909.
Email: enquiries@dubaiseafarers.com Web: www.dubaiseafarers.com
RADIO OFFICER’S REPORT: May 1989
Documents:
Agent:
5 Crew Lists
Customs:
2 Bonded Stores Lists
2 Crew Declarations
2 Drugs and Firearms Declarations
2 Goods in the Care of the Master (i.e. Foreign Currency)
Quarantine:
1 Maritime Declaration of Health
1 Vaccination List
Immigration: Officials will not board the ship. Shore passes are obligatory
and can be obtained at the main gate. The Agent will provide the shore pass
request forms and photographs if needed. Our ship was at the container
terminal so this might be different to other parts of the port.
AUTHORITY: DP World, PO Box 17000, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +971 (4) 881 5000, 881 6893. Fax: +971 (4) 881 7777, 881 6093.
Email: info@dpworld.com Web: www.dpworld.com
Contact: Captain HA Hassan, Senior Harbour Master and Marine Director.
Tel: +971 (4) 883 5128. Email: Hassan.AlSuwaidi@dpworld.com
Captain Nasser Sabt. Email: CaptNasser.Sabt@dpworld.com
Captain Mohammed Bin Thalith.
Email: Mohammed.BinThalith@dpworld.com
AGENT: Gulf Agency Co (Dubai) LLC, PO Box 2404, Dubai, United Arab
Emirates. Tel: +971 (4) 345 7725, 345 7555 (24 hours). Fax: +971 (4)
345 7202, 345 0644. Telex: 45448, 45809 GACDB EM.
Port Rashid
1 Derat (Exemption) Certificate
1 Load Line Certificate
1 Maritime Declaration of Health
1 Passenger List
1 Safety Equipment Certificate
1 Ship’s Register
1 Stores List
1 Stowaway List
1 Tonnage Certificate
1 Vaccination Certificates.
MAX. SIZE: Depth 3.0 m.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Available throughout 24 hours. Pilot boards in
the vicinity of the outer approach light buoy in position Lat. 25␥ 50’N,
Long. 55␥ 54’E.
The pilot station listens on VHF Channel 16 and is able to work on any
designated marine frequency.
Contact: Pilot Station. Tel: +971 (7) 266 8364. Fax: +971 (7) 266 8088.
BERTHS: There is a jetty, length 100 m., suitable for berthing smaller
vessels, which is protected by a breakwater, and dredged to a depth of 3.0 m.
This is a small port for very small vessels only. All cargo vessels with cargo
for Ras Al-Khaimah should assume discharge/loading will be carried out in
Mina Saqr or Al Jazeera.
Also see ‘‘Mina Saqr’’ and ‘‘Al Jazeera’’.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Available, drums are provided alongside. Service
free of charge in daylight only. Tel: 332422.
MEDICAL: Saqr and Saif Bin Ghobash Hospitals, 24 km.
FRESH WATER: Available.
FUEL: Available.
REPAIRS: Facilities available for minor repairs.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Harbour Police. Tel: +971 (7) 266 8444.
Fax: +971 (7) 266 8051.
TIME: GMT plus 4 hours.
WEATHER/TIDES: Climate: Ras Al Khaimah enjoys a moderate, cool
and refreshing climate from October to May and from July to September a
hot and humid summer.
Tidal Range: Max tidal range 2.3 m.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, 20 km.
GENERAL: Useful Contact Numbers: Immigration. Tel: +971 (7)
266 8207.
AUTHORITY: Ras Al-Khaimah Port Services, PO Box 5130, Ras
Al-Khaimah, UAE. Tel: +971 (7) 266 8444. FAX: +971 (7) 266 8533.
Telex: 99280. Cables: Minasaqr. Contact: Captain Hazem Raouf Assaad.
Harbour Master: Tel: +971 (7) 266 8444. FAX: +971 (7) 266 8053.
AGENT: See ‘‘Hulaylah Terminal’’.
RUWAIS: 24␥ 10' N 052␥ 37' E
(See Plan)
Also see Jebel Dhanna, Ruwais Gas Terminal and
Ruwais Terminal
OVERVIEW: Comprising FERTIL Terminal, ADNOC Sulphur Terminal and
Borouge Terminal.
The FERTIL Jetty is designed for berthing bulk cargo vessels along its
eastern side. Provision is made at the northern end of the jetty for the loading
of liquid ammonia.
The bulk sulphur export jetty with six berthing face piles. Loading via a
single gantry. The jetty is also capable of receiving liquid sulphur.
LOCATION: Approximately 250 km. west of Abu Dhabi.
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 3870.
MAX. SIZE: Bulk: 45,000 d.w.t., LOA 220 m., draft 11.0 m.
Tankers: Draft 11.0 m.
RESTRICTIONS: See ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
APPROACHES: See ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
MOORING: See ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
BULK FACILITIES:
ADNOC Sulphur Terminal:
OVERVIEW: The capital city of Ras Al Khaimah, one of the seven emirates
of the United Arab Emirates bordering Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Sharjah
as well as the Sultanate of Oman.
Imports include general cargo, containers, raw materials for cement
industry, livestock, oilfield supplies, steel products and vehicles. Exports
include aggregates, cement, limestone, clinkers, rock.
LOCATION: Approximately 10 n.m. SW of Mina Saqr on the Gulf coast
in the NE of the United Arab Emirates.
CHARTS: BA charts No. 3174 and 3410.
DOCUMENTS: The following documents are required for clearance
inwards:
1 Arms/Ammunition List
1 Certificate Of Registry
1 Crew Effects List
1 Crew List
Operator: Takreer. Tel: +971 (2) 602 7000. Fax: +971 (2) 602 7001.
Email: publication@takreer.com Web: www.takreer.com
Location: East of the existing FERTIL’s Bulk Cargo Terminal.
Max. Size: Min. 4,000 d.w.t., max. 45,000 d.w.t., LOA 220 m., draft 11.0 m.,
freeboard on arrival 9.5 m.
Restrictions: Vessels older than 20 years will be subject to daylight inspection
by Petroleum Port Authority (PPA) prior to berthing, in case the vessel arriving
later than 1500 hrs. local time will be berthed with first daylight on the following
day. Draft markings on the vessel to be clear and visible on all sides.
Pre-Arrival Information:
a) vessel’s name
b) vessel’s previous name
c) flag/port of registry
d) owners
e) year/where built
f) gross, nett tonnage and official No.
g) last port of call/last port of discharge
h) vessel’s Classification Society
i) P&I Club
j) S.d.w.t.
k) draft
l) LOA
m) expected arrival and sailing draft
n) beam (extreme)
o) parallel body length (light/ballast/full)
p) freeboard on arrival
q) location of bridge/accommodation
r) distance from midship to end of parallel body
s) distance from ship’s rail to the hold
t) types of ballast vessel intended to discharge and time required
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RAS AL-KHAIMAH: 25␥ 48' N 055␥ 57' E
Ruwais
u) is the vessel single decker, twin decker, flash twin?
v) number of holds/hatches with capacities and type of hatch covers
w) last three cargoes loaded with stowage
x) has vessel carried out any cleaning after discharge of last cargo?
y) number of derricks and capacities
z) if the vessel has been involved in any serious grounding or collision
in the last 12 months, give full description
aa) any outstanding deficiencies as reported by other ports.
Berth: Length 350 m., lying in a SE direction. The overall berthing
arrangement includes three mooring dolphins and six breasting piles. The
two centre breasting piles are equipped with quick-release hooks for receiving
vessels spring lines.
Facilities: The loading of bulk sulphur is carried out by the telescopic boom
of the quadrant shiploader which has 123 m. long track, having a design
loading capacity of 3,000 tonnes per day. The time and costs required by
the vessel for trimming during loading will be on vessel’s account.
Fresh Water: Not available.
Fuel: Not available.
Storing: Not available.
FERTIL:
Operator: Ruwais Fertilizer Industries. Tel: +971 (2) 602 1111. Fax: +971 (2)
602 6800. Email: webmaster@fertil.com Web: www.fertil.com
Overview: Comprises a 512 m. long jetty with in-line berths for the export of
bulk/bagged urea and liquid ammonia.
Location: Due east of the NGL Jetty, and west of the Construction Wharf.
Max. Size: Draft 11.0 m., depth 12.0 m.
Approaches: Via Ruwais Channel. A 500 m. diameter turning basin is located
NE of the jetty, dredged depth 12.0 m. (CD). The are also two turning areas
located along the jetty.
Pre- Arrival Information: It is strongly requested that full details of the vessel
including the number of crew and their nationalities should be advised to
operator. Information is required by the oil installations protection unit. In the
absence of this information, the protection unit would refuse permission for
berthing of the ship. This information is required at least 24 hours prior to
arrival so that it can be forwarded to the authorities. Any delay caused in
berthing due to non-availability of information shall be to vessel’s account.
Berths: The jetty alignment and main conveyor setting out line is 350␥(T).
The seaward limit of the jetty is defined by the northernmost mooring dolphin.
The jetty deck is of concrete construction and is supported by vertical 1 m.
diameter tubular steel pipes. The jetty is designed for berthing combinations
of vessels up to two fully laden 25,000 d.w.t., LOA 200 m. bulk cargo vessels
along its eastern side. Jetty and dolphins have a deck level 7.4 m. above
Jebel Dhanna Chart Datum.
Mooring: Vessels will normally be berthed port side alongside with ship
providing its own access. Mooring lines should preferably be all steel wires.
If this is not possible, ropes and wires are not to be led to the same dolphin.
The fender system has a design capacity of 55 tonne metres per fender pile
and the recommended berthing angle is 5␥. The fender system absorbs
energy by deflection of single 1,300 mm. diameter tubular steel cantilever
piles and twin Bridgestone cell units which have a frontal frame 4.2 m. high
by 1.7 m. wide. The fender face is set 4 m. seaward of the jetty deck edge.
The fender spacing is generally 15 m. along the main length of jetty and this
extends to 31 m. for the northern fenders located east of the mooring dolphins.
The fenders are suitable for vessels of 5,000 – 25,000 d.w.t.
Facilities: Bulk: Three ship loaders with a backing conveyor system.
Loader Rails: A flat bottom loader rail having a gauge of 11 m. is secured
to the concrete deck by Molyneaux clips. Buffer stops are provided at both
the inshore and offshore limit of the rail. Provision has been made for the
future extension shorewards of the loader rail.
Tankers: Ammonia is loaded at the north end of the jetty where vessels can
berth using 3␺100 ton capacity mooring dolphins, connected to the jetty by
a system of concrete walkways. 3␺12 in. ammonia lines.
Landing Stage: A landing stage for small harbour craft is located adjacent to
the jetty near Pile Bent 55, some 600 m. south of the outermost dolphin.
Cargo Operations: Urea Loading: Bagging control operators will pre-set the
bag counters or scales and line up other conveyors and machines depending
upon the method of shipping required (i.e. bagged or bulk product) to the
quantity agreed with the Master. Meanwhile, the shiploader operator will have
positioned machine ready for loading into the appropriate cargo hold defined
by the sequence of operation. Shiploader operator will then give signal as
‘‘Shiploader in Loading Position’’ and bagging control room operator will start
sending bag or bulk urea to jetty. The pre-set bag counters or belt weighers
will trip the conveyor system (excluding the jetty conveyors) when the pre-set
capacity has been realised. The signal to start again will be given by the
shiploader running signal. On receipt of this signal in the bagging control
room, the shiploader will have traversed to its new loading position and will
be ready for the next batch of product. Photocells are provided in conveyors
at bagging area to indicate actual number of bags loaded in ship’s load. A
cumulative reading (in numbers) is recorded in bagging control room.
For bulk urea loading, urea going to jetty conveyor is measured by weighing
scales inside the bagging building. The weighing scale has load cells and
belt speed detector for measuring the flow rate. The feed rate is indicated
and also totalised cumulatively at bagging control room, and also at the local
control panel of weighing scale. Normal operational shut-down shall be
sequential and initiated from bagging control room.
Ballast: A shore deballasting system is provided.
TANKER FACILITIES:
Borouge Terminal:
Operator: Abu Dhabi Polymers Company Ltd. Tel: +971 (2) 607 0300.
Fax: +971 (2) 607 0999. Email: info@borouge.com Web: www.borouge.com
Contact: General Manager.
Owners: ADNOC and Borealis.
Location: Close to ADNOC’s oil refinery and the Abu Dhabi Gas Industries
Ltd (GASCO).
Facilities: The terminal processes and produces ethylene and polyethylene.
Covering a total area of 260 ha., producing 450,000 tons of high and linear
low-density polyethylene per year.
Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’.
BALLAST: See ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’.
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
MEDICAL: See ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Sitra’’.
WEATHER/TIDES: See ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Abu Dhabi International Airport, 230 km.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: October 2004
Vessel: Bulk carrier, 31,000 d.w.t.
Cargo: Bagged urea.
Terminal: FERTIL Terminal.
Berth: It comprises of a 512 ft. long concrete jetty with fenders having a
design capacity of 55 sq.m. per fender.
Cargo Handling Equipment: The jetty has two loaders and two conveyor
systems. On the south side, there is another jetty having one loader and one
conveyor system, used mainly for loading bulk cargo.
Cargo Handling Operations: The terminal is meant for the loading of
bagged/bagged urea, liquid ammonia and liquid ethylene.
Prior to the commencement of loading of bagged urea, the terminal
surveyor along with the vessel’s chief officer inspected the vessel’s holds for
cleanliness and dryness. A safety, health and environment meeting was then
held on board with the Loading Master. The loading of bagged/bulk urea was
carried out with the hold being loaded where accessible to the loader and
its operational personnel. In the case of deep wings where the loader cannot
safely reach, the loading of such cases is not the responsibility of the terminal.
If a vessel desires to fill this space, it can use its own crew, and the time
taken will be for the ship’s account. The terminal has no manual trimming
arrangement.
When three loaders are working simultaneously, the average loading rate
was approximately 60 t.p.h. It can increase to 100 – 120 t.p.h., depending on
the usage of the loaders. They work two or three shifts per day. Friday is
usually a non-working day for bagged cargo loading. The stowage factor for
bagged urea is around 58. It is packed in double plastic, waterproof bags of
20 kg. each. Loaded torn bags are not removed, but replaced at the time of
final loading. A tally of torn bags should be kept by the ship’s staff.
Safety Equipment: Ship’s safety equipment to be kept ready prior
commencement of loading
Slops/Dirty Ballast: Shoreside has no facilities for handling dirty/oily
discharge. It is prohibited to discharge dirty ballast water.
Fresh Water: Not available.
Fuel: Not available.
Derat: Not available.
Chandlery: No provisions and stores are permitted to be brought on board.
Visitors: Not allowed on board, except for ship’s Agent and shore staff.
Shore Leave: Ship’s crew members are not permitted to go ashore.
AUTHORITY: Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Operating Co (IRSHAD),
PO Box 61, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2) 633 3500.
Fax: +971 (2) 633 3567. Web: www.irshad.ae Contact: Operations Manager
(Ruwais).
AGENT: National Shipping Gulf Agency Company (Abu Dhabi) Ltd LLC,
PO Box 377,
Abu
Dhabi,
United
Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2)
730500 (16 lines),
794490 (after
hours).
Fax: +971 (2)
731328.
Telex: 22248 GACAUH EM. Email: abudhabi.ops@gulfagencycompany.co
RUWAIS GAS TERMINAL: 24␥ 10' N 052␥ 43' E
(See Plan)
Also see Jebel Dhanna, Ruwais and Ruwais Terminal
OVERVIEW: Owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and
operated by Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd (GASCO), handling petroleum
gas.
Terminal consists of a 2.6 km. trestle jetty and one berth lies about 0.5 n.m.
east of the Refinery Jetty and can accept LPG carriers.
LOCATION: Within the Gulf, 95 n.m. west of Abu Dhabi, in position
Lat. 24␥ 09' 49" N, Long. 052␥ 43' 16" E.
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 3780.
MAX. SIZE: Gas: 125,000 cu.m., depth 17.0 m.
Tankers: Min. 15,000 S.d.w.t., max. arrival displacement 95,000 tonnes, LOA
320 m., depth 17.0 m.
RESTRICTIONS: Mooring, loading and unmooring possible throughout
24 hours.
Draft: The minimum water depth alongside the jetty 17.0 m. (CD). However,
the Deep Water Channel imposes draft limitations on vessels departing from
and entering the port of Jebel Dhanna – Ruwais.
Also see ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
APPROACHES: See ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
Pre-Arrival Questionnaire (LPG):
Part 1:
a) Name of vessel
b) Year built
c) ETA
d) Port of Registry
e) Nationality
f) n.t.
g) g.t.
h) S.d.w.t. (long tons)
i) IMO No.
j) Name of Master.
Part 2:
a) Voyage Number
b) Cargo requirements/loading rate requested
c) Last port
d) Next port
e) Destination port for discharge
f) Last load port in the UAE and date
g) Confirm your acceptance to signing a boycott declaration to be
submitted to the supreme petroleum council stating that cargo loaded
at Das Island will not be discharged at any port in Israel or any other
boycotted countries.
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Part 3 – Expiry dates of the following certificates:
a) Load Line
b) Safety Construction
c) Safety Equipment
d) Safety Radio – Telephony
e) Civil Liability (CLC)
f) International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
g) Derat (Exemption)
h) Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gas
i) ISM CertificateState Vessel’s P&I Club.
Part 4 – Segregated ballast to be discharged.
Part 5:
a) Advise if cargo tanks inerted or gassed up
b) Confirm hold spaces inerted with positive pressure
c) Confirm vessel has no defects which could affect the safe navigation
or manoeuvrability of the vessel
d) Confirm that the cargo system is free from defects or leaks which
could affect cargo handling
e) Confirm accommodation air conditioning/ventilating systems are
operational with positive pressure.
Part 6:
a) Arrival displacement
b) Arrival draft
c) Sailing draft.
Part 8 – Cargo Manifolds configuration starting from forward connection.
Cargo Nomination: Revert with Cargo Nomination.
Pre-Arrival Questionnare (Pentane Plus): The message is the same as
the Oil Questionnaire for Jebel Dhanna except for the following sections:
Part 6:
a) Arrival displacement
b) Arrival draft
c) Sailing draft.
Part 8 not included.
Also see ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
TUGS: Twin screw tugs (35 tons BP) are used for both berthing and
unberthing of vessels. The number of tugs to be used is at the discretion of
the Pilot but will normally be two for berthing and unberthing, using tug’s
lines.
The tugs are fitted with foam/water monitors, including one at approximately
19 m. above sea level, to assist in firefighting. Also fitted are spray booms
to apply dispersants in case of oil spills.
BERTHS: The centreline of the GASCO-NGL Jetty Loading Platform is
situated in 17 m. of water with the berthing line 305␥/125␥(T). Vessels are
normally berthed heading 305␥(T). A piping trestle and road, approximately
2,650 m. long, leads to the shore where the processing plant and storage
tanks are located.
The jetty head comprises a loading platform (10 m. (CD), a utilities building,
four breasting dolphins and six mooring dolphins. The dolphins are
inter-connected by walkways. The distance between the two outermost
dolphins is 340 m., between the two innermost breasting dolphins 42 m. and
between the two outermost breasting dolphins 97 m.
On the western end of the loading platform is a gangway tower with a
1.5 ton crane forming a integral part of this tower. On the eastern end of the
platform there is a tower mounted fire water and foam monitor. This monitor
can be controlled manually or remotely from the jetty head or from the foot
of the jetty aided by a television monitor.
An additional manually controlled firewater monitor is situated on each of
the two inner breasting dolphins. In addition to this, water spray deluge
systems are covering the loading arms area, the gangway, the surge drum
area and the utilities building. Gas detection equipment is strategically placed
near the loading arms and will give alarm in case of inadvertent gas escape.
The loading arms area and tanker manifold area are monitored by closed
circuit television from the control room situated in the utilities building on the
jetty and from the main control room.
On the eastern side of the loading platform is a boat landing stage where
the mooring boats can tie-up.
MOORING: When at the berth, vessels must be moored to the entire
satisfaction of the Pilot and terminal representative. Vessels can berth either
side alongside, depending on the ship’s manifold layout and/or the prevailing
weather conditions. The breasting dolphins are each equipped with 1,250 KN
(127 tonnes) double quick-release hooks and a power operated capstan. The
mooring dolphins are each equipped with 1,250 KN (127 tonnes) triple
quick-release hooks and power operated capstan.
The minimum mooring requirements are 3 head lines, 3 breast lines at each
end, 2 spring lines each end and 3 stern lines. Vessels must be ready at all
times to put out extra moorings as requested by terminal personnel or dictated
by weather conditions. It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure that the
vessel’s mooring lines are checked frequently to prevent excessive
movement of the vessel in the berth, which could activate the ESD/ERS
systems and/or cause severe damage to the loading arms and other terminal
equipment.
Experience has shown that wholly synthetic mooring lines have too much
elasticity and allow the vessel to range or drift away from the berth during
periods of adverse weather.
Therefore the moorings should preferably be all steel wires.
It is recognised that some vessels are not fitted out with complete steel
wire moorings. Such vessels may use synthetic moorings for head or stern
ropes, but breasting and spring moorings are to be steel wires. However,
mixed mooring for the same service is strictly prohibited.
Note: All vessels calling at the GASCO NGL Jetty are to be fitted with wires
for spring lines. Vessels unable to comply will be subject to an inspection of
mooring lines by the Pilot on arrival and will be berthed only if the Pilot is
satisfied with the mooring lines available, and provided the weather forecast
is favourable during the vessel’s stay alongside. Pilot inspection of mooring
lines will be carried out only during daylight hours.
The breasting dolphin’s fender design criteria are based on providing for
berthing energies acting in the horizontal plane for maximum displacement
of 95,000 tonnes with an approach angle to the berthing line of 7␥ at a contact
velocity of 15 cm. per second.
Fenders: Yokohama Fenders protrude approximately 3.3 m. from the face
of the loading deck, they provide for 100% contact of fenders on the vessel’s
perpendicular mid-body at light and loaded drafts, for the full range of vessel
sizes.
Tension Winches: Vessels equipped with automatic tension winches
should not use the automatic mode and set the manual brake on these
winches.
Rat Guards: Must be fitted to all moorings.
Also see ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: See ‘‘Cargo Operations’’.
CARGO OPERATIONS: On the loading platform there are 2␺12 in.
loading arms for loading Pentane Plus and discharge of dirty ballast/slops,
4␺12 in. loading arms for loading/vapour return of Propane and Butane and
1␺8 in. loading arm for bunkering (rate MFO 400 cu.m./hr. and MDO
300 cu.m./hr.).
The LPG loading arms are fitted with an Emergency Release System
(ERS). All loading arms except the bunker arms are fitted with an Emergency
Shutdown System (ESD). Both ERS and ESD can be actuated automatically
or manually. For detailed information about these systems you are referred
to the separate letter on ESD/ERS handed over to Master by the terminal
representative. The Master is to ensure that the personnel responsible for
cargo operations are fully familiar with these systems.
Cooldown of Gas Carriers: Vessels, when presenting themselves to load
at GASCO terminal should in all cases be ready to load in all respects. For
a gas carrier this means that the cargo tank atmosphere should be compatible
with the product to be loaded and the cargo tank temperature close to the
temperature of the product to be loaded (propane ␤42␥C, butane ␤4␥C).
Notwithstanding the above and providing notice is given well in advance,
GASCO may, in exceptional cases, accept gas carriers not fully cooled-down.
Each occasion will be considered separately giving due regard to the shipping
programme and any other circumstances or restrictions.
GASCO will not accept any responsibility for the failure by the Master of
any gas carrier loading at Ruwais to take appropriate action to receive cold
liquefied gas, prevent any damage to his vessel and jetty installation and/or
injury to his crew or terminal personnel.
Venting: During the loading of Pentane Plus, vessels should only allow
vapours to escape via the agreed venting arrangement. If there is little wind
movement, vapour may persist on deck. When there is a wind, it may, in
crossing a deck house or structure, create a low pressure on the lee side
thereby causing vapour to be carried towards the house or structure.
Either of these wind conditions may result in high local vapour concentration
and, if so, it may be necessary to stop loading while the conditions persist.
Gas carriers are not allowed to have any vapours escape to atmosphere.
During loading the pressure in the cargo tanks should be controlled by the
use of their reliquefaction plant or by the use of the vapour return line to the
shore. The control room should be notified prior to returning vapour ashore
via the vapour return line and before stopping the return of vapour ashore.
Your attention is drawn to the information, as provided to you by the
terminal, on the properties and dangers of the cargo to be loaded on board
your vessel, together with the actions required in case of an accident.
Loading Arms: The LPG and pentane plus loading arms presentation
flanges are 12 in. ANSI 150 flat face spiral groove.
The LPG arms operating envelope parameters are as follows:
Vertical plane:
From 7.7 – 24.0 m. above chart datum
Horizontal plane:
From 4.1 – 8.7 m. off the jetty face over the full
vertical plane
Safety Provision:
Horizontal plane drift of 4.6 m. on either side of the
centre line.
Lateral plane drift of 4.6 m. outside the normal
operating box envelope.
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All four LPG loading arms can be connected to ships’ manifold with a
centre to centre spacing range of 1.6 – 3.5 m. for the full envelope including
the outer drift envelope box.
The pentane plus loading arms operating envelopes are as follows:
Vertical plane:
From 2.3 – 20.75 m. above chart datum
Horizontal plane:
From 6.4 – 9.3 m. off the jetty face over the full
vertical plane
Safety Provision:
Horizontal plane drift of 4.6 m. on either side of the
centre line
Lateral plane drift of 4.6 m. outside the normal
operating box envelope.
However, to secure free access of pentane plus loading arms towards
vessel’s manifold, the height of railing in way of the manifold on arrival should
not exceed 16.2 m. (CD).
The pentane plus loading arms can be connected to ships’ manifolds with
a centre to centre spacing range of 0.6 – 2.1 m. for the full envelope including
the outer drift envelope box.
Notwithstanding the above, the loading arms are fitted with ESD systems
and additionally the LPG arms with ERS which is actuated before the loading
arms reach the outer limits of their envelopes.
The LPG loading arms are linked to the shore system which provides the
following flexibility:
Loading arms are numbered from the gangway tower to east.
No. 1 – propane liquid or propane vapour return
No. 2 – propane liquid or propane vapour return
No. 3 – butane liquid or butane vapour return
No. 4 – butane liquid or butane vapour return.
After berthing you are required to remove the blind flanges from the
manifold connections to be used for loading and to indicate which product
is to be loaded through them and which connections are to be used for the
Vapour Return lines, if required. The connection/disconnection of the 12 in.
ANSI 150 loading arms and 8 in. ANSI 150 bunker arm will be carried out
by terminal personnel under the supervision of a responsible ship’s officer.
If your manifold sizes do not correspond with the loading/bunker arms, you
are requested to provide and fit the appropriate reduction pieces accordingly.
Masters of gas carriers are to ensure that the reduction pieces and gaskets
used are suitable for loading of cryogenic cargoes.
Communications: To maintain necessary communications permanently
during cargo operations and also in emergencies, you will be provided with
a handie-talkie and a telephone.
We require that the handie-talkie is at all times attended to by the officer
responsible for cargo operations. The handie-talkie enables the officer to
communicate directly with the main control room and the jetty control room.
Furthermore, a telephone will be placed on your vessel. Additionally a
console for activating the ESD will be put on board.
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
A ship’s crew member, able to converse in English, must be present near
the ship’s manifold at all times. The loading arm and ship’s manifold area
are covered by closed circuit televisions from the jetty control room and main
control room.
Emergency Procedures: In case of an emergency on board your vessel,
we require you to take the following action:
⌻ raise the appropriate alarm and take the required action
⌻ inform the Terminal via handie-talkie, telephone and jetty attendant
or by activating the ESD
⌻ cease all cargo operations immediately and shut-down cargo system
completely
⌻ prepare to vacate the berth.
In case of an emergency ashore, we require you to take the following
action:
⌻ Cease cargo operations immediately and shut-down cargo systems
completely
⌻ Stand-by on handie-talkie and telephone and keep contact with jetty
attendant
⌻ Stand-by to give any assistance
⌻ Prepare to vacate the berth.
Note: The shore installation has been equipped with a range of safety devices
and emergency shutdown systems, these could be activated automatically
or manually from the jetty or on board the vessel as the situation will call.
All shutdowns are preceded or accompanied by an alarm.
Loading Operations: The maximum loading rates for each product are as
follows:
Propane and butane can be loaded simultaneously. Loading rates can be
adjusted either by stopping/starting one or more pumps or by opening/closing
of the recirculation valves on the loading platform.
After berthing, the terminal representative will discuss with you the loading
operations and emergency procedures. You are reminded that the
responsibility as to the quantity of cargo to be loaded, rests with you as
Master of the vessel and no cargo may be sent back ashore.
Whilst alongside the jetty, ships should be ready to move under their own
power in the event of their breaking adrift, catching fire or emergencies. No
repairs are to be carried out whilst alongside which would immobilise the ship
or impair her firefighting efficiency.
Caution: The loading rates are controlled on shore and due to the long
pipelines from the shore product tanks to the jetty head, and the high loading
rates, an extremely dangerous situation can arise if ship’s valves are closed
against the flow of liquids, which could lead to pressure surges liable to cause
the blowing out of pipeline gaskets and/or severe damage to the loading
arms.
Loading rates, loading rate reductions and stopping of cargo procedures
will be discussed with you prior to commencement of loading.
While alongside the jetty, no craft are allowed alongside the vessel. The
lowering of lifeboats whilst alongside the jetty is strictly prohibited except in
emergencies.
Immediately after completion of loading, the loading arms will be
disconnected and the vessel must be ready to proceed to sea or anchorage
as directed.
Also see ‘‘Plan’’.
BALLAST: The jetty is equipped with dirty ballast/slops reception facilities.
Tankers discharging dirty ballast/slops ashore will use the Pentane Plus
loading arms from where a 24 in. pipeline runs to tanks in the Refinery
adjacent to the LPG plant. The maximum ballast reception rate is
1,500 cu.m./hr. At least 48 hours prior to arrival, the Master is to advise
GASCO how much dirty ballast/slops he expects to discharge to the shore
facilities.
When the vessel arrives with clean ballast for overside discharge, the
ballast water must be clean and a declaration to this effect needs to be signed
by the Master and delivered to the terminal representative. There is a danger
of violating pollution regulation if ballast taken on in polluted water is
discharged in port. If it is necessary to take on ballast in polluted areas, this
should be discharged during passage and replaced by cleaner ballast.
Ashes, oil, oily water, garbage or other refuse must not be discharged
overboard in port waters. Scuppers must be effectively plugged and leakage
or spillage of oil aboard ship must not be swept or washed overboard whilst
in Port waters. However, gas carriers scuppers may be kept unplugged when
not engaged in bunkering operations.
It is essential that the vessel is adequately ballasted to ensure safe handling
and manoeuvring. Masters will be expected to accept the Pilot’s advice as
to the ballast quantity and disposition.
There must be no cleaning of boiler tubes whilst the ship is in port.
POLLUTION: Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd (GASCO) follows a clean
seas policy, and in this respect the ‘‘Oil Record Book’’ referred to in the
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
of 1973/78 can be inspected. Any vessel, the Master of which does not allow
inspection of the ‘‘Oil Record Book,’’ will be refused the use of the Company
facilities at Ruwais.
If it is found that the information entered in the ‘‘Oil Record Book’’ is not
in accordance with the requirements of the Convention the matter will be
reported to the appropriate authority.
It is an offence to discharge dirty ballast, pump bilges or discharge refuse
within the Port limits.
The Port Officer, or his nominee, is authorised to take samples, in
accordance with an approved procedure, of ballast water to be discharged,
or being discharged at Ruwais. Should test carried out on these samples
indicate an average oil in water content of more than 15 p.p.m. then this may
be used in evidence in any proceedings against you brought by the Port
Authority in accordance with the law.
In the event of your vessel discharging dirty ballast or spilling oil, cost for
cleaning the pollution, third party claims and other expenses and fines shall
be borne by the vessel.
Also see ‘‘Tugs’’.
MEDICAL: See ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
FRESH WATER: Not available.
STORING: The taking-on and/or landing of stores and ship’s spares over
the jetty is not allowed.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Sitra’’.
REPAIRS: No facilities available. Main engines must be kept ready for
immediate use whilst vessel is alongside.
SURVEYORS: Lloyd’s Surveyor: A minimum of 7 days’ notice
required.
SAFETY: Permission must be sought from Port Authority to carry out drills
and launch a lifeboat. However, offshore lifeboat can be lowered to
embarkation level for emergency escape purposes.
WEATHER/TIDES: See ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Abu Dhabi International Airport, 170 km.
CUSTOMS: No restrictions on tobacco. All alcohol should be collected
and sealed. All cameras to be collected and placed under seal.
SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are not permitted shore leave.
REPATRIATION: Not possible.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: December 1995 (Updated 2000)
Charts: BA Chart No. 2889, 3733, 3779 and 3780.
Location: A sub-port of Jebel Dhanna, about 110 n.m. west of Abu Dhabi.
Ruwais was developed about 20 years ago to cater for the increasing
products offtake from crude oil.
Channel: Long and somewhat tortuous, although well buoyed and little
traffic. 95 miles from Zaqqum Racon. Maximum draft is 13.5 m. at anytime,
generally 14.3 m., dependant on tidal state.
Draft restriction is between the pilot boarding ground at Gasha Racon Buoy
to the berths, notably near Buoys No. 8, 10 and 18, where 14.0 m. (CD) is
charted (verified by echo sounder).
The channel is narrow in these areas, being only 160 m. in width at Buoys
No. 7/10.
VHF: As per ALRS. Communication is normally established around Creagh
Shoal, about 40 miles in a direct line from Ruwais.
Vessel to have all particulars ready as per ALRS, notably GRT, NRT, draft
on arrival and departure, Agent, cargo to be loaded, tank status, is vessel
ready to load on arrival.
Public correspondence can be established through Emirates Radio as
ALRS, but expensive.
Pilots: A mixture of British and Arab personnel are employed by the oil
company.
24 hours berthing possible at jetties with wind speed up to 15 m./sec. A
higher wind speed can be handled at Jebel Dhanna buoy berths.
Pilot for all berths boards at Ghasha Racon Buoy from a fast black hulled
cutter with blue upperworks. Pilot boat comes out from Ruwais.
There is no set wind speed for departure from berths, but when above
15 m./sec. conditions are closely monitored.
Tugs: Six tugs up to 8,000 h.p. are available for both Jebel Dhanna and
Ruwais. One tug is on stand-by off jetties at all times. Pilots report that tugs
are generally too powerful for Ruwais berths. When mooring a 75,000 cu.m.
gas carrier, tugs only use half power. Tug’s lines used.
Anchorage: Vessels awaiting a cargo nomination anchor off Ghasha Buoy
(as per BA 3779) in 30 m. Holding not good, especially in Shamal conditions.
Vessels with nomination awaiting free berth or gas carriers cooling down
anchor off Ruwais berths/Jebel Dhanna as per BA 3780. Anchorages A – K
for Jebel Dhanna and Anchorages N – T for Ruwais, including
ammonia/fertiliser berths.
Berths: The LPG berth is marked as LNG on BA 3780, known as Gasco
Jetty. Steel pile loading platform with outlying mooring dolphins connected
by catwalks.
Flat face between fenders 97 m.
Jetty platform length 42 m.
Three mooring dolphins each side of jetty, extending 121 m.
Fenders consist of 4␺4.5 m. Yokohama type floating fenders secured by
chains against former flat face piling. Flat face discontinued some years ago
after damage. Yokohama fenders present berthing difficulties as securing
chains liable to part, so vessels cannot slide into position.
Port or starboard berthing dependent on vessel’s manifold configuration.
Berth line is 305 – 125␥.
Minimum depth alongside 17.0 m. (CD).
Connected to shore by trestle pier 1.4 miles in length, running north/south.
Quick release mooring hooks on each dolphin.
Shore gangway on north end of loading platform.
Moorings: Normally 3-3-2. One line boat. Springs sent away first. Wires
and ropes cannot be mixed on same system. Springs to be wires. All wires
to have tails.
Cargo: At present the Gasco Pier loads propane, butane and pentane. By
the end of 1995, pentane loading moving to the Liquid Products Jetty.
LPG shipments to be increased in near future.
Chicksans (see ‘‘Plan’’ for layout).
LPG arms have air draft envelope of 7.7 – 24.0 m.
Product comes from tanks about 3.0 km. away along 16 in. pipeline.
Presently,
2␺20,000 cu.m.
propane
tanks
interconnected
and
1␺30,000 cu.m. butane tank. Tankage is being increased.
Propane is generally warm. From experience, when loading at
1,000 tonnes/hr., temperature at manifold is ␤40.6␥C.
Propane ethane content is high at 1.8%.
Maximum loading rate using two shore pumps on each
grade – propane 1,470 tonnes/hr. and butane 1,780 tonnes/hr. at maximum
back pressure of 5 kg. With one pump, up to about 800 tonnes/hr.
When topping-off tanks, rate can be stopped from 500 cu.m.
Butane can be loaded into propane atmosphere but VRL not allowed,
except in emergencies.
Loading will be stopped if pressure in ship’s tanks exceeds 70% of MARVS.
For berthing acceptance, tank conditions to be as follows:
Propane bottom – 40␥C.
Propane middle – 30␥C.
Propane top – 20␥C.
Butane – 4␥C.
Pressure 100 mbs.
Vapour return line: In theory available for usage without charge. Always
connected for emergency use.
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Product
tons/hr.
cu.m./hr.
Propane
Butane
Pentane Plus
1,500
1,800
2,800
2,550
3,000
4,200
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On investigation a charge is levied indirectly by way of reduced Bill of
Lading compared to ship figures, even though vapour is being returned to
shore tank, generally not same tank as that loading from.
Samples of ship’s tanks taken before use (except in emergency).
Propane
Minimum acceptable standards:
Ammonia
Nil
Propane
Min. 85% Vol.
Dewpoint
␤55␥ or lower
Nitrogen
less than 1%
Carbon-Dioxide
Nil
Butane
Nil
Butane Min. 80% Vol.
␤28␥ or lower
less than 1%
Nil
Terminal gives vessel walkie-talkie for communication to Jetty Control
Tower. Telephone to Control Tower at gangway steps (48735/48740).
Gas carriers cannot cool down alongside, after taking coolant, they have
to proceed to inner anchorage to cool tanks to Gasco specification.
General: Gasco: Telex 0893-352224.
Offside lifeboat to be turned out alongside.
Safety check round before loading. Valve closing times and gas analyser
liable to be checked.
No personnel – Joiners/repatriations allowed.
No stores/freight allowed.
Medical attention, by prior arrangement if possible, can be arranged.
Security on jetty is very tight.
The Liquid Products Jetty is being extended N.W. by about 300 m. to
incorporate a third products berth, due to commence operation by
December 1995. Pentane loading will then move to Liquid Products Jetty.
Pilots and tugs also cover the Ammonia/Fertiliser Bulk Cargo Terminal
about 1 n.m. SE of Gasco Berth.
Bunkers: Available ex-Gasco and Liquid Products Jetties. 8 in. chicksans.
IFO 180 cst and MDO.
Documentation: Agent boards once only, soon after arrival, and clears
vessel inwards giving outward clearance at same time. This procedure will
shortly change with Agent boarding for clearance inwards and outwards.
No port officials/Customs/Immigration board.
Agent requires:
1 Crew Declaration
6 Crew List plus 2 copies to Jetty
1 Maritime Declaration of Health
1 Ports of Call List
1 Ship’s Stores List.
Long Arrival Check List given by Pilot and has to be filled in before berthing.
He requires photocopy of Tonnage Certificate, particulars of all Ship’s
Certificates and Officer’s Licences.
On completion of loading, at present, vessel remains alongside to complete
Cargo Documentation/Bills of Lading. Normally Pilot booked about 2.5 hours
after completion of loading.
EDP probably to be instituted shortly when terminal capacity increases.
AUTHORITY: Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Operating Co (IRSHAD),
PO Box 61, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2) 633 3500.
Fax: +971 (2) 633 3567. Web: www.irshad.ae Contact: Operations Manager
(Ruwais).
Operator: Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd (GASCO), PO Box 665, Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2) 603 0000. Fax: +971 (2) 604 7414.
Telex: 22365. Email: hrr@gasco.ae Web: www.gasco.ae
RUWAIS TERMINAL: 24␥ 10' N 052␥ 37' E
(See Plan)
Also see Jebel Dhanna, Ruwais and Ruwais Gas
Terminal
OVERVIEW: Owned and operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Ruwais Refinery, the terminal consists of a 3 km. jetty with two deep-water
berths and four coastal tanker berths for the export of refined petroleum
products and import of crude oil.
LOCATION: 2.5 n.m. SE of Jebel Dhanna Sea Berths.
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 3780.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE: 300,000 d.w.t., LOA 360 m., beam 57.5 m., draft 17.0 m.
RESTRICTIONS: The berths are closed in wind speed of 25 knots and
above, but may be subject to the discretion of the Port Authority.
Also see ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
APPROACHES: See ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: See ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’ and
‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated January 1992.
VHF: The Refinery Terminal maintains VHF watch on Channels 16 and 9 for
ship/shore communications and once berthed, the vessel will be connected
to the terminal by land line telephone, and a UHF hand set will be provided
by shore.
The Pilot will bring on board UHF hand set for manoeuvring purposes only.
Arrival Telegram Ship/Shore: After the Pilot boards, the Ship/Shore
Arrival telegram will be passed by VHF Channels 16 or 9 as follows:
1. name of vessel
2. nationality and Port of Registry
3.
a) g.t.
b) n.t.
c) S.d.w.t.
4. size of manifold
5. are reducers to 12 in., 10 in. and 8 in. available on board?
6. are adequate nuts and bolts and gaskets available on board?
7. number of hours required to deballast and quantity
8. vessel’s maximum loading rate
9. quantity and type of cargo
10. last port
11. next port
12. Master’s name
13. date and time of arrival
14. date and time of Pilot on Board
15. ETA at berth
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16. arrival draft
17. estimated departure draft
18. bunkers requirements (quantity and type)
19. drinking water requirement quantity
20. is the ballast lead free?
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated January 1992.
BERTHS:
Berth B:
For tankers displacement 9,100 – 104,000 tons, LOA 118 – 280 m., depth
alongside 18.5 m. Minimum parallel body length 65.0 m.
The berth consists of the loading platform, four mooring dolphins and four
breasting dolphins connected by walkways.
On the loading platform a bank of six cargo chicksan arms serve to load
or discharge ships, namely:
2␺12 in
Each arm is provided for fuel oil loading and ballast
unloading.
2␺12 in.
Each arm is provided for gasoline (premium and regular),
kerosene, jet fuel and diesel oil.
1␺10 in.
For Bunker C and marine diesel oil loading.
1␺12 in.
For naphtha loading.
1␺3 in. hose for drinking water is provided.
Products available for loading are naphtha, fuel oil, gasoline, kerosene/jet
fuel, diesel oil, marine diesel and Bunker C.
Flow rates are as follows:
Naphtha
2,000 cu.m./hr.
Reformate
1,400 cu.m./hr.
Reg. gasoline
1,400 cu.m./hr.
Prem. gasoline
1,400 cu.m./hr.
Kerosene
2,800 cu.m./hr.
Diesel oil
3,000 cu.m./hr.
Fuel oil
3,200 cu.m./hr.
Crude oil
6,000 cu.m./hr.
Bunker C
1,000 cu.m./hr.
Marine diesel oil
300 cu.m./hr.
Drinking water
100/300 cu.m./hr.
Ballast
1,500 cu.m./hr.
The loading arms are provided with:
i) hydraulic quick coupling
ii) automatic drain system (emergency condition)
iii) electro hydraulic operation
iv) range control system
v) remote control
vi) connecting flange mating device
vii) vacuum breaker.
Berth C:
For vessels displacement 26,000 – 130,000 tons, LOA 180 – 295 m. The
minimum depth alongside the berth is 18.8 m. Minimum parallel body length
70.0 m.
The berth consists of the loading platform, six mooring dolphins and four
breasting dolphins connected by walkways.
On the loading platform a bank of seven cargo chicksan arms serve to
load or discharge the ship, namely:
3␺12 in.
Each arm is provided for crude oil, ballast unloading and fuel
oil loading.
2␺12 in.
Each is provided for gasoline, kerosene, diesel oil loading.
1␺10 in.
For Bunker C and marine diesel oil loading.
1␺12 in.
For naphtha loading.
1␺3 in. hose for drinking water is provided.
Products available for loading are naphtha, gasoline, kerosene/jet fuel,
diesel oil, fuel oil, marine diesel and Bunker C.
Flow rates are as follows:
Naphtha
2,000 cu.m./hr.
Reformate
1,400 cu.m./hr.
Reg. gasoline
1,400 cu.m./hr.
Prem. gasoline
1,400 cu.m./hr.
Kerosene
2,800 cu.m./hr.
Diesel oil
3,000 cu.m./hr.
Fuel oil
3,200 cu.m./hr.
Crude oil
6,000 cu.m./hr.
Bunker C
1,000 cu.m./hr.
Marine diesel oil
300 cu.m./hr.
Drinking water
100/300 cu.m./hr.
Ballast
1,500 cu.m./hr.
The loading arms are provided with:
i) hydraulic quick coupling
ii) automatic drain system (emergency condition)
iii) electro hydraulic operation
iv) range control system
v) remote control
vi) connecting flange mating device
vii) vacuum breaker.
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated January 1992.
Berth E:
Minimum
Vessel deadweight
LOA (m.)
Vessel beam (extreme) (m.)
Parallel body length (m.)
Displacement (tons)
Water depth (m.)
Draft (m.)
Freeboard up to manifolds (m.)
Distance between manifolds (m.)
Height – deck to centre of manifold (m.)
Distance rail to manifold (m.)
Distance between breasting/mooring
dolphins
* Partially loaded to 210,000
Maximum
20,000
180
22.4
333,000*
360
57.5
345
255,000
19.6
9.5
17.0*
4.9
24.1
1.6
3.0
2.1
4.6
48 m. – 2 Inner BD
30 m. – Inner/outer BD
Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page x)
Ruwais Terminal
Product
Bunker C
marine diesel
fuel oil (380cSt)
Bunker C
marine diesel
fuel oil (380cSt)
Fuel oil (Alm Res)
crude
ballast
Fuel oil (Atm Res)
crude
ballast
Fuel oil (Atm Res)
crude
ballast
Naphtha A
Naphtha B
condensate
Pentane Plus
Naphtha A
Naphtha B
condensate
Pentane Plus
Kero – jet fuel
Gas oil A
Gas oil B
Kero – jet fuel
Gas oil A
Gas oil B
Prem. gasoline
Reg. gasoline
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Arm
No.
Size
(in.)
Flow Rate
(cu.m./hr.)
260-VLA-34
10
260-VLA-35
12
260-VLA-36
12
260-VLA-37
12
260-VLA-38
12
260-VLA-39
16
260-VLA-40
16
260-VLA-41
16
260-VLA-42
16
260-VLA-43
12
1,000
300
1,000
1,000
300
1,000
2,800
2,000
1,500
2,800
2,000
1,500
2,800
2,000
1,500
1,400
2,000
3,000
4,200
1,400
2,000
3,000
4,200
2,500
3,000
1,800
2,500
3,000
1,800
1,400
1,400
Coastal Berth 1:
Inner berth on the north side of the Cabotage Jetty. The berth consists of
the loading platform, four mooring dolphins and four breasting dolphins.
Length of ship 70 – 118.5 m. The loading platform has a bank of five chicksan
loading arms with 8in. diameter connections. The depth alongside the berth
is 8.5 m. Vessel size displacement 2,600 – 9,100 tons. Minimum parallel body
length 50.0 m.
Products available are: fuel oil, diesel, kerosene/jet fuel, gasoline, Bunker C
and marine diesel oil. Ballast will be pumped ashore.
Flow rates are as follows:
Reg. gasoline
1,000 cu.m./hr.
Prem. gasoline
1,000 cu.m./hr.
Kerosene
900 cu.m./hr.
Diesel oil
900 cu.m./hr.
Fuel oil
800 cu.m./hr.
Marine diesel oil
300 cu.m./hr.
Bunker C
900 cu.m./hr.
Ballast
400 cu.m./hr.
Drinking water
100/300 cu.m./hr.
1␺3 in. flanged connection for fresh water.
The loading arms are provided with:
i) electro hydraulic operation
ii) manual quick coupling and hydraulic emergency release
iii) range control system
iv) vacuum breaker
v) remote control system
vi) connecting flange mating device.
Coastal Berth 2:
Inner berth on the south side of the Cabotage Jetty and consists of the loading
platform; four mooring dolphins and four breasting dolphins. LOA 70 – 118 m.,
displacement 2,600 – 9,100 tons. Minimum parallel body length 50.0 m. Depth
alongside the berth is 8.5 m. The loading platform has a bank of 2␺8 in.
diameter loading arms.
1␺8 in. to discharge ballast.
1␺8 in. to load Bunker C, marine diesel or fuel oil. TEL unloading facilities
are available by flexible hose.
Flow rates are as follows:
Fuel oil
Marine diesel oil
Bunker C
Ballast
Drinking water
800 cu.m./hr.
300 cu.m./hr.
900 cu.m./hr.
400 cu.m./hr.
100/300 cu.m./hr.
1␺3 in. flanged connection for fresh water.
The loading arms are provided with:
i) electro hydraulic operation
ii) manual quick coupling and hydraulic emergency release
iii) range control system
iv) vacuum breaker
v) remote control system
vi) connecting flange mating device.
Coastal Berths 3 and 4:
The Outer Berth north and south side of the Cabotage Jetty each consist of
four breasting dolphins and three mooring dolphins with a fourth common
mooring dolphin with Berths 1 and 2. LOA 70 – 118 m., displacement
2,600 – 9,100 tons. Minimum parallel body length 50.0 m.
Depth alongside the berth is 8.5 m. (No. 3) and 8.5 m. (No. 4). The berths
are equipped with 4␺8 in. loading arms and a 3 in. water connection.
Products available are: diesel oil, kerosene/jet fuel, gasoline, marine diesel
oil, Bunker C.
Ballast water will be pumped ashore.
Flow rates are as follows:
Reg. gasoline
1,000 cu.m./hr.
Prem. gasoline
1,000 cu.m./hr.
Kerosene
900 cu.m./hr.
Diesel oil
900 cu.m./hr.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
Fuel oil
Marine diesel oil
Bunker C
Ballast
Drinking water
800 cu.m./hr.
300 cu.m./hr.
900 cu.m./hr.
400 cu.m./hr.
100/300 cu.m./hr.
The loading arms are provided with:
i) electro hydraulic operation
ii) manual quick coupling and hydraulic emergency release
iii) vacuum breaker
iv) remote control system
v) range control system
vi) connecting flange mating device.
Berthing Aids: Berths B and C are equipped with a radar operated safety
berthing system indicating by means of coloured lights the forward and aft
berthing velocity of the ship.
Two groups of coloured lights one forward and one aft indicate the
safe/acceptable/dangerous lateral approach of the ship from a distance of
50 m. off the berth.
MOORING: Vessels will berth port or starboard side at the discretion of
the Pilot having regard for the tide and weather conditions.
CARGO OPERATIONS: The Master should give the terminal a stand-by
warning 10 minutes before ready to commence loading or discharging.
Upon commence loading from the Master only one pump will be used to
ensure a slow flow rate until it is established that all systems are operating
correctly and pressures are constant. Full loading rate may then be ordered.
The vessel’s cargo tanks shall be inspected prior to and during loading and
should it be found that the tanks are not tight all loading shall cease, the
vessel be rejected and further loading refused. The vessel will not be
accepted later until satisfactory evidence of repair is produced duly certified
by ABS, Lloyd’s or other officially accredited classification society or surveyor.
During the hours of darkness vessels loading products or discharging crude
oil or ballast shall rig overside lights to illuminate the surface of the sea around
the ship to the terminal operators satisfaction to ensure that any oily products
on the surface may be detected quickly and early action taken as appropriate.
BALLAST: Ruwais Refinery no longer accepts dirty ballast water. No dirty
ballast may be discharged into the sea and pollution of the waters of the port
is an offence against the Port Regulation and the laws of Abu Dhabi.
During loading/unloading all deck scuppers must be plugged. All
precautions shall be taken to prevent oil or oily waters escaping into the sea
during connection and disconnection of loading arms.
Simultaneous deballasting with loading of cargo is permitted only in the
case of cargo of Bunker C.
While encouraging quick turn around and the use of minimum ballast upon
arrival, sufficient ballast must be retained on board for the safe manoeuvring
of the vessel at the Pilot’s discretion.
MEDICAL: See ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
FRESH WATER: Obtainable at refinery berths and should be arranged
through the Agent.
FUEL: Bunkers are obtainable at refinery berths and should be arranged
through the Agent.
CHANDLERY: Stores and provisions are not permitted to be loaded at
refinery berths and must be taken on board in the anchorage.
SERVICES: There are no facilities for derat at Ruwais.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Sitra’’.
WEATHER/TIDES: See ‘‘Jebel Dhanna’’.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Abu Dhabi International Airport, 230 km.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: January 1992 (Updated 1994)
Vessel called to load 25,000 tonnes of Reformate.
Documents:
2 Bonded Stores Lists
2 Crew Lists
2 Crew Personal Effects Lists
1 Port Clearance.
As Customs and Immigration Officers do not come on board anymore for
sealing Bonded Stores, etc, all paperwork is dealt with by ship’s Agent.
Consequently alcoholic liquor will not be under bond and sealed. However
conveyance ashore or to another vessel is prohibited.
Restrictions: With winds of 18 knots or more, port is closed.
Radio: Prior to arrival, vessel received two telexes from ship’s Agent, one
for the Port Officer – Petroleum Ports Authority, and the other for Ruwais
Refinery.
Message:
Following information required by Port Officer – Petroleum Port Authority
72 hours prior to the vessel’s arrival, giving the following details in the given
format:
Question Answer
1.
ETA
2.
Flag
3.
G.t., n.t., and S.d.w.t.
4.
Arrival and departure drafts
5.
Cargo to be loaded/discharged
6.
Type and quantity of ballast and deballasting time
7.
Status of inert gas system (IGS)
8.
Status of air-conditioning (AC)
9.
Expiry of certificates
I.
Load Line
II.
Safety Construction
III.
Safety Equipment
IV.
Safety Radio
V.
Oil Pollution Liability (CLC)
VI.
International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
VII.
Classification
VIII.
Certificate of Fitness (gas carriers)
IX.
Derat Certificate.
The ETA is to be amended as necessary 48 hours, 24 hours and 12 hours
prior to arrival.
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Deballasting: Dirty ballast/slops can be discharged ashore as long as it
does not contain any leaded petroleum residues or cleaning chemicals.
AUTHORITY: Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations,
(ADCO), PO Box 270, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2)
604 2211. Fax: +971 (2) 666 5523. Telex: 22222 ADCO EM.
Web: www.adco.ae
SHARJAH (Port Khalid): 25␥ 22' N 055␥ 24' E
(See Plan)
OVERVIEW: Facilities consist of 21 berths and one oil terminal.
LOCATION: On the Gulf coast approximately 15 n.m. NE of Dubai.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3175, 3410 and 3412.
DOCUMENTS: The following documents must be in the possession of
Master on arrival or must be forwarded to Agent prior to arrival:
Ruwais Terminal
BERTHS: Arrangements made with Harbour Master by Agent for necessary
berthing as required.
Berth
No.
Depth
(MLLW)
(m.)
1
2, 3
EOT
4–7
11.5
10.5
10.5
8.5
8
9, 10
11, 12
13
14 – 17
9.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
9.5
18
19 – 21
8.5
8.5
Length
(m.)
725
220
360
400
Remarks
Containers
Containers
Tankers
General cargo. Deep water Berth No. 7:
Length 274 m.
Ro-Ro
Ship/rig repairs
Ship/rig repairs.
Ship/rig repairs.
General cargo, reefer. Berths
No. 13 and 14: Length 450 m.
Oil (FAL)
General cargo
Also see ‘‘Other Facilities’’.
Immigration:
CONTAINER FACILITIES:
Crew List
Photographs of each crew member
Passports/CDC.
Passport/CDC will be returned to vessel before sailing. The UAE
Immigration Department’s office in Port Khalid, Sharjah operates 24 hours.
Port Immigration. Tel: +971 (6) 528 1816. Fax: +971 (6) 528 0090.
Sharjah Container Terminal: Operator: Gulftainer Co Ltd, PO Box 225,
Sharjah, UAE. Tel: +971 (6) 572 4201/2. Fax: +971 (6) 572 4711.
Email: gtluae@emirates.net.ae
Web: www.gulftainer.com
Contact: P Richards, General Manager.
Facilities: The terminal consists of container Berths No. 1, 2 and 3, total
length 586 m. with depth 8.5 – 11.5 m. (MLW) and one Ro-Ro berth length
235 m. and depth 9.4 m.
Equipment consists of 2␺40 tonne Liebherr gantry cranes, 1␺104 tonne
Liebherr mobile harbour crane, 4␺40.6 tonne RTGs, 10 front end handlers
(1␺42 tonnes, 3␺40 tonnes, 1␺36 tonnes, 5␺10 tonnes), 1␺32 tonne
Ro-Ro forklift, 15␺50 tonne yard tractors, 17␺50 tonne yard trailers,
150 reefer points. Total area 150,000 sq.m. handling 8,000 TEU.
Container Freight Station: The CFS comprises 20 reefer points, 15 forklifts
(2 – 3 tonnes), total area 80,000 sq.m., covered area 62,000 sq.m. handling
200 TEU.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’.
Customs:
2 Cargo Manifests
2 Crew Lists
2 Last Port Clearances
2 Lists of Alcoholic Beverages
2 Passenger Lists
2 Passport photographs for each crew member.
Port Operations:
1 Arms and Ammunition List
2 Cargo Manifests
Certificate of Registration
Classification Certificates
2 Dangerous Goods Lists
2 Stowage Plans.
Where a ship is more than 15 years old, a valid Certificate of Condition
issued by a recognised surveyor must be on board.
Originals of all the ship’s certificates must be produced to any port official
on demand. Failure to produce any certificate to a port official when
demanded renders the Master liable to a fine of up to Dh. 5000, and the
removal of the ship from the port area.
Where certificates are found to be invalid, the ship may be removed from
the port area, at ship’s expense and re-entry permitted only after validity has
been established.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO:
Anas
Mohammed
Shomal
Tel: +971 (50)
353 5889.
Mobile: +971 (50) 453 3341. Email: shjdpc@eim.ae
Ahmed Faheem Labadi Tel: +971 (50) 632 9309.
Majeed Ali Shahli, Mujahid Basheer, Ahmed Al Hadi Tel: +971 (6)
528 1623. Email: shjdpc@eim.ae
Mohamed
Sulaiman
Tel: +971 (6)
528 1347.
Email: shjports@emirates.net.ae
Gulftainer Co Ltd. Vladimir Norchin Mobile: +971 (50) 462 7499.
Email: gtlsct@emirates.net.ae
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
MAX. SIZE: Draft 11.5 m.
Tankers: 60,000 d.w.t., draft 9.5 m.
DENSITY: 1025 – 1028.
APPROACHES: Channel depth 12.0 m. (MLLW).
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all ships entering and leaving the deep water
harbour. Available 24 hours although for pilotage requirements from
2400 – 0600 hrs notice is required before 2200 hrs. On entry, Pilots will board
to seaward of the Fairway Buoy; red and white, vertical stripes, Iso. 6 s.,
Lat. 25␥ 22' N, Long. 55␥ 21' E. A pilot ladder must be provided.
ANCHORAGES: Vessels approaching should await Pilot to seaward of
Fairway Buoy, anchoring if necessary. Anchoring within the harbour is
prohibited.
PRATIQUE: Normal quarantine regulations apply.
Radio pratique will be granted on receipt of radio message from Master,
via Agent, stating that no serious illness has occurred during the preceding
30 days. All crew members must be in possession of valid cholera certificates.
The Health Officer will only board when the vessel is alongside.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessels should advise their Agent
ETA Port Khalid, giving draft, LOA, and intended cargo operations to be
performed, at least 72 hours prior to arrival.
Agent should arrange berthing and labour with the port operator.
The Radio Room, Port Khalid. Tel: +971 (6) 528 1347. Fax: +971 (6)
528 1425.
ISPS Inward Clearance: Vessels should forward their ETA 72, 48 and
24 hours prior to arrival. The initial ETA message must include the following
Information:
a) vessel IMO number
b) vessel ISSC and date of issue
c) name of Ship Security Officer (SSO)
d) name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO).
Feeder vessels and vessels calling weekly or fortnightly shall produce
documentary evidence of the above six monthly or yearly.
Also see ‘‘Pratique’’.
VHF: Vessels should contact Sharjah Port Control on Channel 16. Working
Channels 6, 12, 13, 67 and 74.
TUGS: Tug services are available for all ships entering the deep water
harbour. At the discretion of the port operator ships may be obliged to use
the services of a tug or tugs. All tugs are fitted with firefighting equipment.
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OTHER FACILITIES:
Lighterage: Lighterage services are available.
Cold Store: A 5,000 ton capacity cold store (frozen and chilled) is located
at Berth No. 9 with mechanical handling from ship’s hold to store. Second
cold store of 3,500 tons capacity also available.
Ro-Ro: See ‘‘Berths’’
TANKER FACILITIES: Tanker jetty situated in harbour on main
breakwater. Max. size 60,000 d.w.t., max. draft 9.5 m. Limited bunkering
facilities.
CRANES: Two heavy-lift mobile cranes of 40 tons and 90 tons capacity
are available on request from the port operator. Other equipment, including
cranes, trailers, etc., will be made available upon request to the port operator
with 24 hours’ notice.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Pallets are available to assist
cargo handling.
Storage: Storage facilities consist of 12 sheds (two of which are located in
the container terminal area) having an area under roof of 28,000 sq.m. In
addition, hard surfaced yards and Sharjah Container Terminal
stacking/packing area provide extensive storage capacity.
STEVEDORES: The port operates throughout 24 hours. Additional
charges will apply outside normal working hours which are defined as follows:
Saturday to Thursday except public holidays.
First shift
0600 – 1400 hrs.
Second shift
1400 – 2200 hrs.
Third shift
2200 – 0600 hrs.
Overtime rate applicable:
General cargo/container vessels: 3rd shift, Fridays and holidays.
Reefer cargo vessels: Fridays and holidays.
Car carriers: nil.
Normal working hours are subject to change during Ramadan, when
working hours will be at the discretion of the port operator.
Requirements for port labour must be submitted by Agent to the port
operator by 1600 hrs. for work during the first shift on the following day and
by 1100 hrs. on the same day for work during the second and third shifts.
POLLUTION: The provisions of the Sharjah Maritime Law shall apply with
respect to the operation of vessels in Sharjah coastal waters. The use of oil
booms is mandatory for all oil cargo operations and bunkering activities in
the port.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Garbage disposal services are provided by the port
operator and are compulsory. Garbage skips can be arranged through the
Port Authority and are placed alongside at the quay.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available.
MEDICAL: Upon application to Agent, medical examination of crew
members can be arranged. Personnel will either be sent to private Doctor or
in serious cases will be referred to Government Hospital. Distance to
Al Qassemi Hospital in Sharjah is 8 km.
FRESH WATER: Available.
FUEL: Arranged through Agent. Marine lubricants will be delivered to ship’s
side. 48 hours’ notice required.
CHANDLERY: Available.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
REPAIRS: Good facilities for repairs. Divers available. Largest vessel for
repairs 220,000 d.w.t.
SURVEYORS: Services are available upon request.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Coastguard. Tel: +971 (6)
528 1667.
HOLIDAYS: The following are days that will be observed as public
holidays. Premium tariff rates will apply on these days.
1 January (New Year’s Day); 4 – 7 March (Eid al Adha); 26 March (Hiriji
New Year); 6 August (Shaik Zayed’s Accession Day); 15 October (Ascension
of the Prophet Night); 2 – 3 December (UAE National Day); 18 – 20 December
(Eid al Fitr).
Dates are subject to change from year to year.
Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page x)
Sharjah
WEATHER/TIDES: Winds: January to March, predominantly north to
NW winds and occasional Shamal winds up to 30 knots prevail.
Tidal Range: 1.2 – 1.5 m.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Sharjah International Airport, 18 km.
BANKS: There are many international banks located within the city of
Sharjah.
CUSTOMS: Duty free allowances for entering Sharjah: 2,000 cigarettes,
400 cigars, 2 kg. tobacco, reasonable quantity of perfume. No alcohol is
permitted.
Customs: Tel: +971 (6) 528 2216, 528 3678. Fax: +971 (6) 528 1194.
National Restrictions: No alcoholic beverages, explosives, firearms or
contaminated food.
SHORE LEAVE: Permitted for crew members provided identification card
or seaman’s papers are deposited with Immigration office situated in the port
and collected upon return.
Also see ‘‘Documents’’.
REPATRIATION: Joining/leaving crew must report to the Immigration
Office before proceeding to vessel/airport. Offshore crew changes facilities
can be arranged.
Transit visas are not required for crew changes. Passengers require a valid
visa for transit or temporary stay.
Also see ‘‘Documents’’.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
AUTHORITY: Sharjah Sea Ports Authority, PO Box 510, Sharjah,
United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (6) 528 1666 / 1327. Fax: +971 (6)
528 1425. Email: shjports@emirates.net.ae Web: www.sharjahports.ae
Contact: Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdulla Al Qasimi, Chairman.
Issa Juma Al Mutawa, Director General. Captain Mohammed A Saleh,
Director - Sps And Operations. Captain Magdad Al Suwedy, Harbour Master.
AGENT: Gulf Agency Co (Sharjah) WLL, PO Box 435, Sharjah, UAE.
Tel: +971 (6) 572 5446. After office hours 535 4249. Fax: +971 (6) 572 2093.
Telex: 68019 GACSHJ EM.
Cables: ‘‘Confidence’’,
Sharjah.
Email: sharjah.ops@gulfagencycompany.com
UMM AL NAR, Abu Dhabi: 24␥ 27' N 054␥ 30' E
(See Plan)
OVERVIEW: Consists of two island-type berths connected to the shore
through a causeway.
LOCATION: The Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port is situated at the SE tip of
Abu Dhabi Island.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3177, 3713 and 3715.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Terminal is compliant.
MAX. SIZE: 30,000 d.w.t., min. 5,000 d.w.t., LOA 170 m., beam 26.50 m.,
draft 9.50 m.
RESTRICTIONS: Pilotage available in daylight hours only.
APPROACHES: Vessels will use Mina Zayed and Khawer Al-Bhagi
navigation channels to the port. The total length of both channels is 16 n.m.
Vessels will berth port or starboard side to, at the discretion of the Pilot.
Mina Zayed Navigation Channel, depth 13.0 m. (CD). Khawer Al Bhagi
Navigation Channel, depth 11.0 m. (CD).
Berthing Aids: Umm Al Nar Refinery Jetties are equipped with navigational
aids to allow safe navigation during day and night, namely:
a) two white coloured leading lights to affix navigation for channel’s
centre line, placed ashore at 5.0 m. and 11.0 m. above the ground
level
b) five navigation light beacons with radar reflectors to define basin limits
c) each jetty is provided with four red coloured lanterns, two at each
end, at 5.0 m. above deck level. This is in addition to the operational
flood lights
d) each mooring dolphin is provided with flood lighting.
PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated July 2006.
PRATIQUE: Masters will be required to produce the standard Maritime
Declaration of Health.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: When a vessel is nominated to
load/discharge cargo, the Master must send a fax to the Port Officer as well
as the refinery through the Agent, listing the vessel’s particulars and declaring
the validity dates of all relevant certificates, including Insurance/Liability
Certificates. The aforementioned are required in addition to other information,
such as draft, ETA, etc., as listed below.
Updated information must be faxed to the Port Officer and the Refinery,
72 hours prior to arrival at the Fairway Buoy.
VESSEL PRE-ARRIVAL QUESTIONNAIRE
From: Umm Al Nar Refinery, Marine Co-ordination.
Please provide the following Pre-Arrival information at least 72 hours in
advance in the following format and same sequential order to:
Umm Al Nar Marine Terminal: Fax: +971 602 6277.
Update ETA at 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival.
Contact Uan Marine on VHF Channel 9, 4 hours before arrival.
Please have combination pilot/accommodation ladder rigged on the lee
side.
Pratique will be granted by the Berthing Master on boarding.
Part 1:
A)
name of vessel
B)
ETA Umm al Nar
C)
Port of Registry
D)
nationality
E)
n.t.
F)
g.t.
G)
S.d.w.t.
H)
IMO number
I)
name of Master.
Part 2:
A)
Voyage Number
B)
cargo requirements/loading rate requested
C)
last port
D)
next port
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
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E)
F)
G)
destination port for discharge
last load port in the United Arab Emirates and date
confirm your acceptance to signing a boycott declaration to be
submitted to the Supreme Petroleum Council, stating that cargo
loaded at Umm al Nar will not be discharged at any port in Israel or
any other boycotted countries.
Part 3: Expiry dates of the following Certificates:
A)
Load Line
B)
Safety Construction
C)
Safety Equipment
D)
Safety Radio-Telegraphy
E)
Safety Radio-Telephony
F)
Civil Liability (CLC)
G)
International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
H)
Derat (Exemption)
I)
Certificate of Class, Date of next Renewal Inspection
J)
ISM Certificate (State vessel’s P&I Club).
Note: Non-compliance with any condition on Certificates will automatically
cancel the validity of the Certificate.
ARRIVAL, MESSAGE SHIP/SHORE
From: Marine Co-Ordination UAN Refinery Terminal.
On ship’s arrival at the Fairway Buoy Station, a fax should be passed to
the Marine Oil Terminal (Umm Al Nar Refinery), Fax: +971 602 6277, with
the following information:
a)
ETA at berth
b)
arrival draft and trim
c)
expected departure draft and trim upon completion of cargo handling
d)
quantity and type of cargoes
e)
vessel’s maximum loading/discharging rates
f)
quantity of clean ballast to be discharged overboard and time
required
g)
size of manifold
h)
are reducers to 6 in., 8 in. and 10 in. available on board?
i)
maximum acceptable pressure at the ship’s cargo connection during
loading
j)
maximum acceptable cargo temperature (where applicable)
k)
whether vessel is fitted with an inert gas system and, if fitted, whether
fully operational.
l)
method of venting
m)
maximum acceptable loading/discharging rates and topping off rates
1 line
2 lines
n)
maximum acceptable true vapour pressure (Where applicable)
o)
last 3 cargoes handled by the vessel in sequences:
1. last cargo/stowage arrangements
2. 2nd last cargo/stowage arrangements
3. 3rd last cargo/stowage arrangements
p)
method of tank cleaning (if any) and state of the cargo tanks and
lines
q)
full details of tanks washing and cleaning carried out since the
discharge of the last cargoes
r)
draft on arrival, forward and aft
draft on sailing, forward and aft
s)
Master’s full name
t)
next port
y)
is there safe access (gangway) between ship/shore?
the following are not available:
A) dirty ballast or slop reception facilities until further notice
B) bunker facilities
C) fresh water. All vessels must have sufficient water on board prior
to arrival
D) night manoeuvring.
Tanker Vessels: Vessel must call Umm Al Nar Port Control on VHF
Channel 9 2 hours prior to arriving Abu Dhabi Fairway Buoy, and again on
arrival at the Fairway Buoy to confirm ETA Mina Zayed Breakwater.
In case of any changes of the ETA (earlier/later than the scheduled time),
tanker should report the same to Umm Al Nar Port Control on Channel 9.
VHF: All tankers should keep watch on Channels 9 and 67 at all times.
Non-compliance will cause unnecessary delay.
Please note that vessels can also contact Abu Dhabi Port Control on
Channels 16 and 67 for movements/berthing/unberthing arrangements.
BERTHS: Umm Al Nar Refinery Jetty consists of two berths, each of which
accommodates vessels in the range of 5,000 – 30,000 d.w.t. and is provided
with the following facilities:
a) loading platform
b) mooring dolphins
c) breasting dolphins (with 2.16 m. berthing line)
d) 4␺60 ton quick-release hooks with capstan
e) 2␺30 ton bollards
f) hydraulically operated gangway
g) two firefighting monitor towers.
Each platform is provided with six chicksans:
Arm
(No.)*
Size of Flanges
(in.)
Cargo Flexibility
Max. Rate
(cu.m./hr.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
8
6
8
10
10
Lube oil
ATK
Straight run residue
Mogas
Gas oil/naphtha
Straight run residue/ballast
400
1,000
500
1,000
1,500
1,000
*The loading arm numbers are from the gangway side.
Moorings: When at berth, vessels must be moored to the entire satisfaction
of the Pilot. The breasting dolphins are each equipped with 60 ton
quick-release hooks and a power operated capstan. the mooring dolphins
are each equipped with 60 ton quick-release hook and a power operated
capstan.
Vessels must be ready at all times to put out extra moorings as requested
by terminal personnel, or as dictated if the weather changes. It is the Master’s
responsibility to ensure that vessel’s mooring lines are checked frequently
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to prevent excessive movement of the vessel in berth, which could activate
the ESD/ERS systems and/or cause severe damage to the loading arms and
other terminal equipment.
Minimum Mooring Requirement (Ropes):
Forward:
Aft:
3 head lines, 2 breast lines and 2 springs
3 stern lines, 2 breast lines and 2 springs.
Also: two firewires (emergency towing wires) 28 – 30 mm. diameter, in good
condition and of adequate lengths.
Umm Al Nar
APPROACHES: There is a zone of very rugged hills with ridges in the
centre and NNW of Zirku Island, with an elevated point of 163 m. and a low
flat sandy and dusty zone in the SSE where the airport lies.
While proceeding to the jetties, Masters should pay sharp attention to
navigation due to the presence of shallow water in the vicinity of the island.
Masters should consider the possibility of having less water than predicted
by tide tables after a long period of bad weather.
Navigational Aids:
Lat.
(N)
Long.
(E)
Zirku Island Light
Flare Complex
Zirku Flare Platform
24␥ 52' 59"
24␥ 52' 30"
24␥ 51' 33"
053␥ 04' 05"
053␥ 04' 18"
053␥ 02' 34"
Repeater Platform
25␥ 01' 42"
052␥ 55' 42"
Isolated Danger
Mark
Zirku Effluent Water
Disposal Platform
24␥ 59' 08"
052␥ 57' 01"
24␥ 51' 15"
053␥ 17' 22"
CARGO OPERATIONS:
i. The Master must give the terminal a stand-by warning 10 minutes
before being ready to commence loading or discharging.
ii. Upon ‘‘commence loading’’ from the Master or his deputy, only one
pump will be used to ensure a slow flow rate until it is established
that all systems are operating correctly and pressures are constant.
Full loading rate may then be ordered.
iii. The vessel’s cargo tanks shall be inspected prior to and during loading
and should it be found that tanks are not tight all loading shall cease,
the vessel be rejected and further loading refused. The vessel will not
be accepted later until satisfactory evidence of repair is produced duly
certified by classification society surveyor.
iv. During the hours of darkness vessels loading/discharging products,
lube. oil or ballast shall rig overside lights to illuminate the surface of
the sea around the ship to the terminal operators satisfaction to ensure
that any oily products on the surface may be detected quickly and
early action taken as appropriate.
Communications: To maintain the necessary continuous communications
between refinery, vessels and shore control rooms during cargo operations
and also in emergencies, the vessel will be provided with a walkie-talkie set.
It is required that this set must remain at all times with the officer responsible
for the cargo operation.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
BALLAST: Deballasting: Facilities are not available for reception of dirty
ballast/slops.
A ‘‘Declaration Letter’’ is provided for Master’s signature. Accepting clean
ballast for overside discharge is subject to a declaration signed by the Master
and delivered to the terminal representative.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: See ‘‘Ballast’’.
FRESH WATER: Not available.
FUEL: Not available.
CHANDLERY: Stores and Provisions: Permitted only at anchorage.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
REGULATIONS: Vessels over 20 years of age will not be accepted. All
vessels are subject to suitability and safety inspection during daylight hours
in compliance with port regulations.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Abu Dhabi International Airport.
CUSTOMS: Custom’s officers will board the ship on arrival and prior to
sailing for necessary port clearance.
SHORE LEAVE: No shore leave.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: July 2006
Vessel: Chemical Carrier.
Vessel Size: 27,000 d.w.t.
Berth: Umm Al Nar Refinery Jetty.
Pilotage: Pilot boarded and disembarked in position Lat. 24␥ 32.25' N,
Long. 54␥ 23.44' E close to the entrance of Mina Zayed port. This was
contrary to the boarding position indicated on the chart, Lat. 24␥ 34.43' N,
Long. 54␥ 20.72' E, further offshore, approximately one third of the way along
the approach channel.
On further investigation, it was discovered that Pilots for container vessels
bound for Mina Zayed Container Terminal embark at the outer pilot station.
Vessels bound for Umm al Nar Refinery Jetty embark/disembark the Pilot
at the inner pilot station.
Prior to entering the channel inwards to the inner pilot boarding station,
Masters should be fully aware of the strong tidal situation in the area. Pilots
fall under the jurisdiction of the Port Authority.
AUTHORITY: Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations
(ADCO), PO Box 270, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Tel: +971 (2) 604 0000.
FAX: +971 (2) 666 9785. Telex: 22222 ADCO EM. Contact: Marine
Co-Ordinator.
AGENT: See ‘‘Mina Zayed’’.
Characteristics
F.R.
Mo(U).15s.15M.
Horn Mo(U).30s.2M
Mo(U).15s.18m.
Horn Mo(U).30s
Fl(2).Y.5s
Fl(2+1).15s.10M.
Horn.20s.2M
Also see ‘‘Zirku Island Oil Terminal’’.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all ships navigating within port limits other
OVERVIEW: Harbour consists of a small boat service jetty on the east
side of Zirku Island. A further two jetties on the west side are disused.
Zirku Island Oil Terminal comprises two SPMs located approximately
8.0 n.m. NNW of Zirku Island.
LOCATION: Zirku Island is 5 km. long and 2.5 km. wide and is
approximately 75 n.m. WNW of Abu Dhabi in the Gulf.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2443, 2889 and 3179.
PORT LIMITS: Bounded by the following co-ordinates.
a) Lat. 25␥ 03.0' N, Long. 052␥ 53.0' E
b) Lat. 25␥ 00.0' N, Long. 052␥ 53.3' E
c) Lat. 24␥ 48.9' N, Long. 053␥ 04.8' E
d) Lat. 24␥ 48.9' N, Long. 053␥ 11.0' E
e) Lat. 24␥ 56.8' N, Long. 053␥ 11.0' E
f) Lat. 25␥ 03.0' N, Long. 053␥ 04.4' E
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE: Depth 4.5 m.
RESTRICTIONS: Movement of all craft into, within or out of the harbour
is at the discretion of the Port Authority. Allocation of berths is the sole
responsibility of Zirku Marine.
than exempted ships, UAE Naval, Coastguard vessels or country craft which
may, having ascertained channel clearance from Port Control, proceed
without the services of a pilot.
Craft entering the boat harbour are not required to hire pilotage services,
but may do so by prior application to the Port Authority.
ANCHORAGES: The seabed around Zirku Island is rocky, covered by a
few inches of loose sand. Holding is poor and vessels are urged to exercise
due care and pay out extra chain. Anchorage within port limits and outside
the established anchorage areas is prohibited. Exceptions to this may be
given by the Port Officer.
Vessels anchoring to await berthing instructions must advise ‘‘Zirku
Marine’’, via VHF, of anchoring time and position. When at anchorage, all
vessels must maintain a listening watch on VHF Channels 16/64. When
vessel departs the anchorage, ‘‘Zirku Marine’’ must be advised of time of
departure and reason for leaving the anchorage.
Small Vessels Anchorage: The following anchorage is available for small
vessels, and bounded by lines joining the following co-ordinates:
a) Lat. 24␥ 51.0' N, Long. 053␥ 05.4' E
b) Lat. 24␥ 51.3' N, Long. 053␥ 05.4' E
c) Lat. 24␥ 51.3' N, Long. 053␥ 07.0' E
d) Lat. 24␥ 50.0' N, Long. 053␥ 07.0' E
A yellow anchorage buoy, Fl.5s., marks the NE corner of the anchorage,
and is located in position Lat. 24␥ 51.3' N, Long. 053␥ 06.9' E.
Prohibited Anchorage Areas: To avoid underwater oil pipeline damage,
prohibited anchorage areas exist 0.5 n.m. each side of the main oil line (MOL)
input line and 0.5 n.m. each side of the loading lines. An additional prohibited
anchorage has been established in a 0.5 n.m. semicircle from the small boat
harbour and to seaward. Restricted areas also exist as follows:
a) 1.0 n.m. radius centred on the repeater platform, position
Lat. 25␥ 01.7' N, Long. 052␥ 55.7' E
b) 0.5 n.m. radius centred on Zirku Flare Platform, position
Lat. 24␥ 51' 32.69" N, Long. 053␥ 02' 34.40" E.
PRATIQUE: Vessels arriving at Zirku Island Harbour must complete a
Maritime Declaration of Health. Any sickness on board, or sickness on board
within the last 7 days prior to arrival, must be reported. Pratique is granted
normally through the Pilot/Loading Master.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessel shall advise ZADCO, sole
Agents at Zirku Island, of ETA 96 hours prior to arrival at the port limits.
Confirmation shall be given 72, 48, 24 and 6 hours prior to arrival.
In case of change of the scheduled ETA by more than 6 hours ZADCO
should be informed.
Contact shall be made with ‘‘Zirku Marine’’ on VHF Channels 16 or 15,
6 hours prior to arrival.
Contact: Zakum Development Company (ZADCO). Tel: +971 (2) 605 0000.
Fax: +971 (2) 678 9448. Telex: 22948 ZDCAUH EM. Web: www.zadco.com
ISPS Inward Clearance: The initial ETA message shall include the
following information:
a) vessel IMO number
b) vessel ISSC and date of issue
c) name of vessel Ship Security Officer (SSO)
d) name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO)
Feeder vessels and vessels calling weekly or fortnightly shall produce
documentary evidence of the above six monthly or yearly.
VHF: ‘‘Zirku Marine’’ listens on Channel 16 and works on Channels 15,
19 and 64. Pilots work on VHF Channel 15.
TUGS: Barges shall keep a tug alongside during the whole unloading
operation.
BERTHS: The main jetty located on the east coast of the island. Handles
both general supply to the island and equipment for Abu Dhabi National Oil
Company (ADNOC).
Jetty length approximately 1,250 m., depth 2.0 – 4.5 m. and fitted with
15 bollards of 30 – 40 tons BP. A 160 m. long Ro-Ro berth is located at the
end of the jetty.
The Port Supervisor’s office and police wardroom are located on the top
part of the jetty. The jetty working area is asphalted.
CARGO OPERATIONS: Zirku Island Harbour is a private harbour,
hence only vessels and barges chartered by ZADCO, acting on behalf of
ADNOC and its contractors, are allowed to moor alongside.
Other craft may use this harbour only in emergency and must immediately
report their arrival to the Port Supervisor.
All craft using the harbour are subject to the control of the port operating
company representative (Zirku Marine Team Leader) and the Petroleum Ports
Authority (Port Officer).
CRANES: See ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Contractors are required to use
own cargo handling equipment, unless previously arranged with ZADCO. On
completion of cargo work, all cargo handling equipment must be removed to
ensure the berth is kept clear.
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ZIRKU ISLAND HARBOUR: 24␥ 52' N 053␥ 04' E
(See Plan)
Also see Zirku Island Oil Terminal
Zirku Island Harbour
The jetty can handle a 30 ton crane (up to 45 tons for exceptional cases).
For heavy loads two locations are possible:
a) 100 ton crane: one rectangle of which axle is situated at 15 m. from
the inward end of the quay
b) the centre of the 300 ton crane must be situated at 15 m. from the
edges of the jetty seaward end.
No storage available.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available.
MEDICAL: A medical officer is resident on the island for emergency cases
only. The company maintains a small hospital.
Clinic Tel: +971 (2) 605 6222.
FRESH WATER: None.
FUEL: None.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Port Emergency Response
and Support: Frontier and Coast Guard Service. Tel: +971 (2) 673 1900.
Fax: +971 (2) 673 0010/673 0325.
Radio Room. Tel: +971 (2) 605 666, 605 6410.
Marine Team Leader. Tel: +971 (2) 605 6400. Fax: +971 (2) 605 6272.
Reporting of Emergency: Contact Port Supervisor and Port Officer
(Petroleum Port Authority) on VHF Channels 15 or 64.
When alongside the jetty, vessel should report through the shore telephone
system located on the jetty. Grey for Island Network, red for safety.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: There are three monitors and five hydrants
supplied by a 12 in. pipeline able to reach any point of the jetty.
Vessel’s equipment must be in constant readiness at all times with sufficient
personnel on board.
HOLIDAYS: Port works throughout 24 hours, 365 days a year.
WEATHER/TIDES: Also see ‘‘Zirku Island Oil Terminal’’.
CONSULS: Most countries represented at Abu Dhabi.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Zirku Private Airport, 1.5 km.
BANKS: None.
SHORE LEAVE: Not permitted.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
AGENCY: Zakum Development Co (ZADCO), PO Box 46808, Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2) 605 0000. Fax: +971 (2) 605 2575.
Contact: A Ibrahim, Marine Superintendent.
OPERATOR: Head Office: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company,
Supreme Petroleum Council, PO Box 898, Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates. Tel: +971 (2) 602 4958. Fax: +971 (2) 666 0106.
Telex: 22948 ZDC AUH EM. Email: adnoc@adnoc.com
Web: www.adnoc.com Contact: Zeid Zakaria, PPA Manager.
AGENT: National Shipping Gulf Agency Co Ltd LLC, Plot 211 Freeport Area
Mina Zayed, PO Box 377, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2)
673 0500.
Fax: +971 (2)
673 1328.
Telex: 22248 GACAUH EM.
Email: abudhabi@gac.com Web: www.gacworld.com/abudhabi
ZIRKU ISLAND OIL TERMINAL, Abu Dhabi:
24␥ 52' N 053␥ 04' E
(See Plan)
Also see Zirku Island Harbour
OVERVIEW: Zirku Island Oil Terminal comprises two single point mooring
buoys (SPMs) for the export of crude oil from Upper Zakum, Umm Al-Dalkh
and Satah Fields. Approx. 300 tankers are handled annually.
LOCATION: 8 n.m. off Zirku Island, approx. 75 n.m. WNW of Abu Dhabi.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2443 and 3179.
Nautical Publications: Admiralty Pilot NP 63.
PORT LIMITS:
a) Lat. 25␥ 03.0' N, Long. 052␥ 53.3' E
b) Lat. 25␥ 00.0' N, Long. 052␥ 53.3' E
c) Lat. 24␥ 48.9' N, Long. 053␥ 04.8' E
d) Lat. 24␥ 48.9' N, Long. 053␥ 11.0' E
e) Lat. 24␥ 56.8' N, Long. 053␥ 11.0' E
f) Lat. 25␥ 03.0' N, Long. 053␥ 04.4' E
DOCUMENTS:
Health:
Ship Sanitation Control (Exemption) Certificate
On Arrival:
Ballast Water Reporting Form
CLC
Crew List
Ship Sanitation Control (Exemption) Certificate
IOPP Certificate
ISM
Last and Next Port
International Load Line Certificate
Navigation Aids Dues Certificate (MENAS Form)
Notice of Readiness
Oil Liability CLC
Registry Certificate
Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
Ship Safety Radio Certificate
Tanker Enquiry Form (ZADCO Form)
Completion of Loading:
9 Bills of Lading
7 Cargo Manifests
7 Distributions of Documents
7 Origin Certificates
7 Quality and Quantity Certificates
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
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7 Receipts of Samples
7 Time Sheets
7 Ullage Reports.
Navigation Aids Dues: Light dues for the Gulf navigational aids will be
levied for the account of MENAS.
These dues will be paid once per voyage at the first port of call in the Gulf.
Masters are requested to keep the receipt as a voucher if requested by
any other Port Authority within the Gulf.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Terminal is compliant.
PFSO: Port Officer. Tel: +971 (2) 605 6408. Fax: +971 (2) 605 6306.
Email: abarrour@zadco.ae and Email: eldin@zadco.ae
Captain Awad Khairy Port Officer (PPA). Tel: +971 (2) 605 6471.
Mobile: 050 752 6696. Fax: +971 (2) 605 6242. Email: akairy@zadco.com
Captain Khamis Al Naqbi Port Officer (PPA). Tel: +971 (2) 605 6471.
Fax: +971 (2) 605 6242. Email: knaqbi@zadco.com
Ships shall complete the Pre-Arrival Security Information Form SOLAS
Regulation XI-2/9, submitting it to the Port Security Officer at least 72 hours
prior to arrival. Web: www.imo.org
MAX. SIZE: Crude: 350,000 d.w.t., draft 21.0 m., depth 27.0 m.
DENSITY: 1030 – 1035, depending on the sea temperature.
RESTRICTIONS: Vessels passing to the east of Das Island must not
pass closer than 2 n.m. from Das Island, and then only with the prior
permission of the Port Officer.
Vessel Trim: Vessels arriving at the terminal shall have a maximum trim
of 3.0 m. by the stern and 30% of loaded deadweight without a list.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Approaches’’.
ARRIVAL: Notice of Readiness: Tendered on arrival.
APPROACHES: The Umm Shaif oil field is approx. 12 n.m. NNE and
Zakum oil field is approx. 14 n.m. east of Zirku Island. The fields, together
with the associated submarine oil and gas pipelines to Zirku Island and Das
Island are marked on hydrographic charts for the area. It is essential that
vessels approaching Zirku Island do not enter the field areas or anchor in
the vicinity of submarine pipelines. Masters of all vessels entering the port
must follow instructions given by the company’s Marine Superintendent as
to approach, anchoring, berthing and unberthing.
All vessels transiting through the Zarakkuh Port Limits are to follow the
following procedures:
1) Vessels intending to cross the TSS separation zone northwards must
inform Zarakkuh Radio on VHF Channels 16 or 15 of their intention
and follow the instructions given.
2) Vessels southbound, intending to cross the northern port limits, must
inform
Zarakkuh
Radio
of
their
intention
on
VHF
Channels 16 or 15 and follow the instructions given.
3) No vessel is to pass between Buoy No. 1 (Lat. 25␥ 02' N,
Long. 053␥ 00.8' E) and the oil loading terminal, or enter the No
Unauthorised Entry limits around the oil loading terminal or the
repeater tower or ZFP.
Traffic Separation Scheme: Special attention shall be paid to the traffic
separation scheme (TSS) between the Umm Shaif and Zakum oil fields. The
TSS, which crosses the port area, includes:
a) a separation zone 0.75 n.m. wide
b) westbound traffic lane, 1.25 n.m. wide, with main traffic directions of
050 and 072␥(T)
c) eastbound traffic lane, 1.25 n.m. wide, with main traffic directions of
230 and 252␥(T).
The TSS is marked by the following buoys (safe water marks):
a) Zakum (Zaqqum) Middle, Lat. 24␥ 59.25' N, Long. 053␥ 08.40' E,
exhibits Fl(2).10s
b) Zakum (Zaqqum) West, Lat. 24␥ 56.60' N, Long. 052␥ 59.85' E,
exhibits Iso.6s.
Deep Water Channel: Deep-drafted vessels may approach the port via the
deep-water buoyed channel. The channel is intended primarily for the use
of deep-drafted vessels sailing from the terminal, but vessels intending to
enter the port via this channel should contact ‘‘Zirku Marine’’ by VHF and
advise their intentions. Masters are advised that this channel is for the
exclusive use of Zirku Island Oil Terminal traffic, and are cautioned to proceed
accordingly.
The following buoys exist to aid navigation:
Buoy
No.
Lat.
(N)
1
25␥ 02.0'
2
25␥ 04.4'
3
25␥ 06.4'
4
25␥ 09.8'
5
25␥ 11.2'
6
25␥ 13.0'
Das Shoal 25␥ 04.0'
Long.
(E)
053␥ 00.8'
053␥ 02.4'
053␥ 03.0'
053␥ 02.6'
053␥ 00.2'
052␥ 58.9'
052␥53.0'
Characteristics
East cardinal mark, VQ(3).5s
Safe water mark, Oc.15s
Safe water mark, LFl.10s
Safe water mark, Oc.8s
Safe water mark, Mo(A).10s
Port hand mark, VQ(9).10s
South cardinal mark,
Fl(6)+LFl.15s
Oil Fields: There are four oil fields within 35 n.m. of Zirku Island. The fields
together with their associated submarine oil and gas pipelines to Das and
Zirku Islands, are marked upon hydrographic charts pertaining to the area.
It is essential that vessels/craft approaching Zirku Island do not enter the oil
field areas or anchor in the vicinity of submarine pipelines.
Note: Masters of vessels are advised that actual depths over submarine
pipelines are generally less than those charted and vessels passing over
these pipelines may have their under-keel clearance substantially reduced.
Use of anchors in the vicinity of these pipelines is strictly prohibited
(pipelines on BA and USHO charts).
Restricted Areas: Restricted areas have been established at Zirku
Petroleum Port. Vessels/craft are only allowed to enter these areas for duly
authorised operational purposes.
Restricted Area No. 1: A circular area of radius 1 n.m. centred on each SPM.
SPM A: Lat. 25␥ 00.5' N, Long. 052␥ 59.0' E
SPM B: Lat. 25␥ 01.6' N, Long. 052␥ 59.5' E
This is also a prohibited anchorage area.
Restricted Area No. 2: A circular area of radius 1 n.m. centred on the repeater
platform in position Lat. 25␥ 01.7' N, Long. 052␥ 55.7' E.
This is also a prohibited anchorage area.
Restricted Area No. 3: A circular area of radius 0.5 n.m. centred on the Zirku
Flare Platform (ZFP) in position Lat. 24␥ 51' 32.69" N, Long. 053␥ 02' 34.4" E.
This is also a prohibited anchorage area.
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Zirku Island Oil Terminal
Pre-Arrival Questionnaire: Vessel should provide the following pre-arrival
information at least 72 hours prior to arrival:
Part 1:
a) name of vessel/previous name/IMO number
b) ETA at Zirku Pilot Station
c) port of registry/nationality
d) n.t., g.t., S.d.w.t. (metric tons and long tons), h.p.
e) year built ‘‘delivery date’’
f) type of hull (single/double hull).
g) name of Master
h) registered owners/operators (name and address)
Part 2:
a) cargo requirements/loading rate requested/cargo loading sequence
(bbls., tons)
b) time and date of NOR
c) last port, next port, destination port
d) last load port in the United Arab Emirates and date
e) confirm your acceptance to signing a boycott declaration to be
submitted to the supreme petroleum council stating that cargo loaded
at Zirku port will not be discharged at any port in Israel or any other
boycotted countries
f) confirm that current navigation charts of the area and a copy of Abu
Dhabi Petroleum Ports Authority’s Port Regulations and Information
book are on board.
Part 3: Ballast to be Discharged at this Port:
a) type of ballast and quantity
b) state time required to deballast before loading (or) operations will be
concurrent.
Part 4: Expiry Dates:
a) Documents of Compliance (DOC)
b) Safety Management Certificate (SMC)
c) Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
d) Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
e) Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
f) International Load Line Certificate
g) International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP), is Form A or
B permanently attached to the IOPP
h) Civil Liability Convention Certificate
i) Ship Sanitation Control (Exemption) Certificate
j) Certificate of Class, date of next renewal inspection
k) International Ship Security Certificate
l) confirm ship is free of outstanding conditions of class or other
conditions pertaining to statutory requirement?
m) confirm all statutory certificates where applicable are valid?
n) state vessel’s P&I club.
Part 5:
a) confirm all cargo tanks are fully inerted with oxygen content below 8%
b) confirm vessel has no defects which could affect safe navigation
c) confirm that the cargo system is free from defects or leaks which
could affect cargo handling or cause pollution
d) confirm that accommodation air-conditioning, ventilation systems are
operational with positive pressure, temperature below 25␥C
e) provide full accommodation and accommodation facilities for two
Pilots/Loading Masters (two separate officers’ cabins) and suitable
accommodation for three divers, during your stay at the terminal
f) confirm vessel will operate under closed loading conditions with
venting of cargo tanks only by means of approved venting system
g) if ship’s cargo vapour spaces contain H2S content of 10 p.p.m. or
more, then the tanker is requested to purge ship’s cargo vapour
spaces to minimise the H2S content to 10 p.p.m. or less
h) confirm all tank PV valves tested and in good working order
i) confirm suitability of ship’s manifold for connecting 2␺16 in. crude
hoses
j) accurate figures of cargo or residue on board/any cargo to be
commingled with upper Zakum crude oil?
Part 6:
a) arrival and departure displacement
b) arrival and departure draft
c) LOA, beam, arrival freeboard
d) distance from bow to manifold
e) distance from manifold to ship’s side
f) height of manifold above deck
g) confirm the ship is equipped for mooring at single point moorings, all
equipment fitted to OCIMF recommendations for 76 mm. chafing chain
h) confirm SWL of hose handling port derrick/crane.
Part 7: Ship Security Questionnaire:
a) contact details of the Company Security Officer (CSO)
b) name/title of the Ship Security Officer (SSO)
c) security level maintained on board
d) maintain the continuous synopsis record.
Part 8: Declaration of Health:
a) has there been on board, during the voyage, any case or suspected
case of Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever,
plague, Marburg disease, Lassa fever, cholera, yellow fever, SARS,
infection of bird flu avian influenza?
b) has any person died on board during the voyage otherwise than as
a result of accident?
c) is there on board, or has there been, during the voyage, any case of
disease which you suspected to be of an infectious nature?
d) is there any sick person on board now?
e) are you aware of any other condition on board which may lead to
infection or the spread of disease?
Also see ‘‘Agent’s Report’’ dated July 2007.
VHF: ‘‘Zirku Marine’’ listens on VHF Channel 16 and works on VHF
Channels 15, 19 and 64.
Pilots work on VHF Channel 15.
TUGS: 1␺3,329 h.p. and 1␺2,130 h.p. tugs and two mooring launches,
1␺402 h.p. and 1␺275 h.p. Tugs have firefighting, pollution control and
salvage capabilities.
BERTHS: The terminal comprises two SPMs located approx. 8.0 n.m.
NNW of Zirku Island. Each SPM is suitable for berthing tankers
30,000 – 350,000 d.w.t., loaded to 80% capacity. The maximum trim for
manoeuvring in ballast is 3.0 m. The minimum depth in the vicinity of the
SPMs is 27.0 m., maximum permitted departure draft is 21.0 m.
The SPMs are located in the following positions:
SPM A: Lat. 25␥ 00' 32" N, Long. 052␥ 59' 02" E
SPM B: Lat. 25␥ 01' 36" N, Long. 052␥ 59' 30" E
The buoy hull is a circular steel structure, diameter 12.5 m., with rotating
assembly. Both SPMs are painted orange, fitted with a light Mo(U).15s.5M.
Horn Mo(U).30s, and radar reflector. A restricted area of 1.0 n.m. radius exists
around each SPM.
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PILOTAGE: Compulsory within the port limits. Zirku Pilots can also assist
any tanker in the Deep Water Channel to and from Buoy No. 6 upon Master’s
request. The Port Authority reserves the right to render the pilotage
compulsory through the departure route. The vessel’s speed shall not exceed
8 knots within port limits and in the Deep Water Channel.
The Pilot/Loading Masters are the designated representatives of the Port
Authority and, as such, are responsible to the Port Authority for the
observance and implementation of statutory and standing instructions for
marine operations.
The Pilot/Loading Master will undertake the pilotage, berthing and
unberthing of the vessel, however, the Master of the vessel shall remain
solely responsible on behalf of the owners for the safety and safe navigation
of the vessel at all times.
Pilot/Loading Master normally boards between Buoy No. 6 and Zakum
Middle Buoy. Vessels are advised not to board Pilots in the Traffic Separation
Scheme. Vessels from the north will be advised by VHF if a different location
is to be used.
Combination pilot/accommodation ladder should be rigged on the lee side.
The pilot boat ‘‘Irshad 301’’ has a max. speed of 20 knots and is marked
‘‘Zirku Pilot’’.
Pilot Access: Where the freeboard exceeds 9.0 m. the vessel should have
a combination of accommodation ladder and pilot ladder rigged. The bottom
of the accommodation ladder shall be at least 7 m. above the water line.
ANCHORAGES: The seabed around Zirku Island is rocky, covered by a
few inches of loose sand. Holding is poor and vessels are urged to exercise
due care and pay out extra chain. Anchorage within port limits and outside
the established anchorage areas is prohibited. Exceptions to this may be
given by the Port Officer.
Vessels anchoring to await berthing instructions must advise Zirku Marine,
via VHF, of anchoring time and position. When at anchorage, all vessels
must maintain a listening watch on VHF Channels 16/64. When vessel
departs the anchorage, Zirku Marine must be advised of time of departure
and reason for leaving the anchorage.
The following anchorages are available, and bounded by lines joining the
following co-ordinates:
Small Vessels Anchorage:
a) Lat. 24␥ 51.0' N, Long. 053␥ 05.4' E
b) Lat. 24␥ 51.3' N, Long. 053␥ 05.4' E
c) Lat. 24␥ 51.3' N, Long. 053␥ 07.0' E
d) Lat. 24␥ 50.0' N, Long. 053␥ 07.0' E
A yellow anchorage buoy, Fl.5s, marks the NE corner of the anchorage,
and is located in position Lat. 24␥ 51.3' N, Long. 053␥ 06.9' E.
North Anchorage Area:
a) Lat. 25␥ 03.0' N, Long. 053␥ 02.2' E
b) Lat. 25␥ 03.0' N, Long. 053␥ 04.4' E
c) Lat. 25␥ 00.0' N, Long. 053␥ 04.4' E
d) Lat. 25␥ 00.0' N, Long. 053␥ 02.2' E
The eastern limit of the anchorage is marked by two yellow buoys, Fl.Y.5s.
East Anchorage Area:
a) Lat. 24␥ 56.8' N, Long. 053␥ 11.0' E
b) Lat. 24␥ 54.8' N, Long. 053␥ 11.0' E
c) Lat. 24␥ 54.8' N, Long. 053␥ 07.8' E
d) Lat. 24␥ 56.8' N, Long. 053␥ 07.8' E
Prohibited Anchorage Area: To avoid underwater oil pipeline damage,
prohibited anchorage areas exist 0.5 n.m. each side of the main oil line (MOL)
input line and 0.5 n.m. each side of the loading lines. An additional prohibited
anchorage has been established in a 0.5 n.m. semicircle from the small boat
harbour and to seaward.
Restricted areas also exist as follows:
a) 1.0 n.m. radius centred on the repeater platform, position
Lat. 25␥ 01.7' N, Long. 052␥ 55.7' E
b) 0.5 n.m. radius centred on Zirku Flare Platform, position
Lat. 24␥ 51' 32.69" N, Long. 053␥ 02' 34.40" E
PRATIQUE: Vessels arriving at Zirku Island Oil Terminal must complete
a Maritime Declaration of Health. Any sickness on board, or sickness on
board within 7 days prior to arrival, must be reported. Pratique is granted
normally through the Pilot/Loading Master.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessel shall advise ZADCO, sole
Agents at Zirku Island, of ETA 96 hours prior to arrival at the port limits.
Confirmation shall be given 72, 48, 24 and 6 hours prior to arrival.
In case of change of the scheduled ETA by more than 6 hours, ZADCO
should be informed.
Contact shall be made with ‘‘Zirku Marine’’ on VHF Channels 16 or 15,
6 hours prior to arrival.
Contact: Zakum Development Company (ZADCO). Tel: +971 (2) 605 0000.
Fax: +971 (2) 678 9448. Telex: 22948 ZDCAUH EM. Web: www.zadco.com
ISPS Inward Clearance: The initial ETA message shall include the
following information:
a) vessel IMO number
b) vessel ISSC and date of issue
c) name of vessel Ship Security Officer (SSO)
d) name and contact number of Company Security Officer (CSO).
Zirku Island Oil Terminal
MOORING: The mooring systems consist of 1␺145 mm. diameter
grommet hawser of double braided nylon, with an overall length of 53.4 m.,
ended by a short length of 76 mm. diameter chafe chain.
Vessel should be fitted with Smit or chain stopper type brackets, strong
mooring bitts and Panama leads. A messenger line is to be prepared on the
forecastle. Vessel’s port side derrick/crane, with a minimum SWL of 15 tons,
must be rigged for lifting shore equipment on board. One basket will be lifted
on board with hose connection equipment.
Procedure: Mooring operation can be carried out in wind speed up to
25 knots and significant waves up to 1.5 m.
When approx. 300 m. from the buoy, the mooring launch will be instructed
to bend on the messenger line from the Panama lead to the mooring hawser
pick-up line. The tanker will be brought to a dead stop at 60 m. from the
buoy. The chafe chain will then be winched on board and secured.
Once the tanker is secured, the tug will pass its towline to the tanker’s
stern and then maintain tension on the towline throughout.
HOSES: Each buoy is equipped with 2␺20 in. floating hoses with a 16 in.
tail end hose connection. The outer hose string of SPM A is 328 m., and the
inner hose string 317 m. The outer hose string of SPM B is 316 m., and the
inner hose string 305 m. Each hose string is fitted with lights. The tail end
hose flange size is a 16 in. camlock coupling. Before berthing the tanker
manifold should be ready for direct connection, blind flange removed, and
16 in. to 16 in. spool piece fitted.
Hose Connection: After mooring is completed, the hose connection team
will board vessel to assist ship’s crew. An officer should attend the hoses
with at least three deck hands, one winchman and one boatswain. The
terminal will supply 16 in. to 16 in. spool pieces, chain hoists, gaskets,
wrenches, flange bolt sets, butterfly valve handles, set of miscellaneous
chains, ropes and slings.
CARGO OPERATIONS: The maximum loading rate is 12,500 cu.m./hr.
using both hoses. Rated working pressure of the hoses is 15.5 bar (225 p.s.i.).
Cargo Characteristics:
API: around 34.2
SG: around 0.85
Temperature: 20 – 35␥C.
Accurate characteristics will be transmitted to the tanker on arrival.
Communication: A portable radio of around 25 kg. will be installed in the
cargo control room and operate from either a 110/115V or 220/240V,
50/60 kHz supply; such a socket must be available in this room.
Contact will permanently be kept with the Zirku Control Room (ZCC) private
VHF channel.
In case of failure of communications between the Loading Master and Zirku
Control Room (ZCC), the loading will be automatically stopped.
Cargo Documentation: On completion of loading, preparing cargo
documents takes approx. 2 – 3 hours.
In bad weather, if the documents cannot be forwarded to the vessel, the
Master shall authorise the Agent to sign on his behalf under an EDP. The
vessel shall then depart the berth.
BALLAST: There are no facilities at Zirku Island Oil Terminal for receiving
dirty ballast. Random samples of the declared clean ballast on board will be
taken on arrival for p.p.m. tests. If the oil content is less than 15 p.p.m.,
ballast water may be discharged into the harbour.
POLLUTION: MARPOL 73/78 regulations apply.
WASTE DISPOSAL: No facilities.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No facilities.
MEDICAL: A medical officer is available for emergency consultations.
FRESH WATER: Not available.
FUEL: Not available.
CHANDLERY: Not available.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Port Rashid’’.
REPAIRS: No facilities.
SURVEYORS: Arrange through Agent.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Port Emergency Response
and Support: Frontier and Coast Guard Service. Tel: +971 (2) 673 1900.
Fax: +971 (2) 673 0010/673 0325.
Radio Room. Tel: +971 (2) 605 666, 605 6410.
Marine Team Leader. Tel: +971 (2) 605 6400. Fax: +971 (2) 605 6272.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Vessel must provide accommodation ladders
on both sides of the vessel for access if instructed by the Port Officer/Marine
Superintendent to do so.
WEATHER/TIDES: The cool winter season extends from November to
February with mean daily maximum temperatures of 25 – 30␥C and night
temperatures of 10 – 15␥C, the lowest recorded temperature being 4␥C.
Ground frost can occur inland.
The hot summer season extends from May to September with maximum
day temperatures from 40 – 45␥C, the highest recorded being 48␥C. Night
temperatures are approx. 20 – 25␥C. It is important that during the hot season
the temperature within the visiting tanker’s accommodation shall not exceed
26␥C whilst moored at the SPMs.
Relative humidity is high throughout the year averaging from 50 – 60% by
day and 75 – 80% by night. Heavy dew may be experienced throughout the
year.
Rainfall is usually associated with thunderstorms which are prevalent from
November to May, giving a total annual rainfall of 10 – 50 mm. Rain is rare
during the remaining months while in some years there is none at all.
Throughout the year the prevailing winds are from W – NNE. They are
strongest from November to April when they occasionally reach gale force.
Gusts of up to 50 knots have been recorded (April) and a 24-hour mean wind
speed of 32 knots from the NW is on record (January). The shamal or strong
NW wind may blow for periods of up to 3 days and raise a rough sea with
waves up to 4.5 m. Land and sea breeze is experienced throughout the year.
Visibility is 10 n.m. for 70% of the time and less than 2 n.m. up to 5% on
occasions due to dust, haze or radiation fog. Fog can occur during any months
of the year but is most frequent in winter, normally it develops during the
night and early morning and clears by 1000 hrs.
SHORE LEAVE: Not allowed.
REPATRIATION: No facilities, except for medical reasons, and with the
consent of the Zirku Island resident medical officer.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page x)
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
AGENT’S REPORT: July 2000 (Updated 2004)
Pre-arrival information required from the Master 72 hours prior to arrival
Zirku Island.
General Information:
a) Zirku Petroleum Port Telex: 22948 ZDCAUH EM. Cable: Zirmarine.
Terminal position Lat. 25␥ 01' N, Long. 052␥ 59' E. SPM loading buoy.
b) maximum draft permitted 21.0 m., maximum trim 3.0 m., minimum
deadweight on board 30% d.w.t.
c) permanent watch on VHF Channels 16, 15 and 64.
Master please advise:
a) vessel’s name, port of registry, GRT/NRT/SDWT in tonnes/tons
b) Master’s name
c) ETA GMT port limits
d) arrival/departure drafts fore and aft
e) quantity and type of ballast/deballasting time/capacity of loading
deballasting simultaneously
f) cargo requested/loading rate maximum
g) IG system operative and air-conditioning operational with positive
pressure
h) accurate figures of cargo or residue on board/any cargo to be
commingled with upper Zakum crude oil?
i) last and next port of call
j) expiry date of CLC, IOPP, Load Line, Safety Ship Construction, Safety
Ship Equipment, Safety Radio Telegraphy and Telephony, Class
Certificates
k) confirm suitability of ship’s manifold for connecting 2␺16 in. crude
hoses
l) distance from ship’s manifold to bow/ship’s side and height of manifold
over deck
m) size and type of ship’s forward Panama/fairlead vertical mooring
equipment for SPM on board
n) internal dimensions and SWL of ship’s chain compressor/stopper
suitable for 76 mm. chafing chain
o) SWL of hose handling port derrick.
EDP at Zirku Island: No longer available (February 2002).
AGENT’S REPORT: July 2007
Pre-Arrival Information: A Pre-Arrival Questionnaire shall be sent to
ZADCO Marine 72 hours prior to arrival. Contact Agent for updated
questionnaire. ETA shall be updated 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival.
4 hours prior to arrival contact ‘‘’Zirku Marine’’ on VHF Channels 16, 15 or 64.
AGENCY: Zakum Development Co (ZADCO), PO Box 46808, Abu Dhabi,
UAE.
Tel: +971 (2)
605 0000.
Fax: +971 (2)
678 9448.
Telex: 22948 ZDCAUH EM. Web: www.zadco.com
OPERATOR: Head Office: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company,
Supreme Petroleum Council, PO Box 898, Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates. Tel: +971 (2) 602 4958. Fax: +971 (2) 666 0106.
Telex: 22948 ZDC AUH EM. Email: adnoc@adnoc.com
Web: www.adnoc.com Contact: Zeid Zakaria, PPA Manager.
AGENT: National Shipping Gulf Agency Co Ltd LLC, Plot 211 Freeport Area
Mina Zayed, PO Box 377, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 (2)
673 0500.
Fax: +971 (2)
673 1328.
Telex: 22248 GACAUH EM.
Email: abudhabi@gac.com Web: www.gacworld.com/abudhabi
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