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 Ajman
Country: United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 25.25 N, 055.28 E
Description: The Port of Ajman is located on the Gulf coast approx 8km NE
of Sharjah.General overview: Numerous fishing vessels and dhows operate from the port.
NAVIGATION
Approaches: Ajman is entered between 2 training walls, curving N from the
coastline, the entrance channel has been dredged to 7.2m.
Anchorages: Anchorage offshore is not recommended, irregular ridges of
sand, shell and dead coral, with depths of less than 10m over them, extend up to 2.5nm
offshore.
Navigation aids: A light is exhibited at the head of each training wall.
Tugs: Available.
Restrictions: Pilotage Available. Pilot boards 3 miles N.W. of
breakwater. Require 48 hours notice before arrival. Max size: Largest vessel handled: LOA
112m, draft 4.7m.
Berthing: There is a total quayage of 5,200m having a max depth alongside
of 4.9m. Facilities exist for the accommodation of ro-ro vessels.
Storage: There are warehouse space of 7,200m2 and open storage space
available.
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Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 25.16 N, 055.18 E
Description: Dubai is an alternative name for Port Rashid is a major port
situated on the seaward side of the city of Dubai.
General overview: Port Rashid has grown to be the principal port of the
United Arab Emirates. The port has facilities for all types of ocean going vessels. Dubai
also has the largest dry dock in the world, which is situated immediately adjacent to Port
Rashid, in the Dubai Drydocks Estate.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
ETA's: Vessels arriving at Port Rashid are required to provide the Operations
Department and or the Harbour Master with the following ETA and draft on arrival.
1 At least 48 hours prior to arrival or on leaving the last port whichever is later, via
Operations Department, tel: +971 4 4515545, telex: 47530 DPA EM, fax: +971 4 456805.
Harbour Master tel: +971 4 451115, telex: 47530 DPA EM, fax: +971 4 454952.
2 Confirm the vessel's ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival at the designated pilotage
area.
3. Notify ETD 1 hour prior to departure.
Prior to arrival, all vessels regardless of tonnage should provide Port Rashid Control
with the following information:
1. Name of vessel
2. Port of registry
3. GRT (highest tonnage)
4. LOA
5. Draft
6. Cargo to load or discharge
7. Pilot boarding arrangements
8. Number of crew indicating the number of deck crew available for manoeuvring.
9. Health information
10.Last port of call
11.Next port of call
NAVIGATION
Port limits: Extend to 5nm.
Approaches: Port Rashid has no approach channel but entry should be made
between the breakwaters from the N.
Dubai approach buoy lies in position Lat 2521'N, Long 05514'E which is 3.7nm from Port
Rashid entrance buoy RW.Fl.10secs. Port Rashid entrance should be approached from the
north in a direction of 182.
Width of entrance 190m, depth 13.0m.
The turning buoy is situated to the N edge of the 13.0m channel in the outer turning
basin, this basin having a radius of 180m. Buoy yellow top mark.FL.R.
Inner basin turning radius is 160m, depth 11.5m.
Leading lights: The front leading light is situated on the main
breakwater in position Lat 2516'N, Long 05516'E day mark painted red and yellow.
Triangular board with breakwater rocks painted white. Light quick flashing white.
The rear leading light is situated on the dry-dock lee breakwater in position Lat 2515'N,
Long 05516'E day mark painted red and yellow. Triangular boards with breakwater rocks
painted white. Light Occ.W.2secs.
The leading lights are situated 1,450m apart.
Anchorages: Anchorage is 3nm from the terminal. A restricted number of
vessels can anchor within the breakwater, although size is a limitation. Under instruction
from the Harbour Master, loading and discharge, ex lighters, may be carried out if
required.
The holding ground is poor, ships are recommended to use more cable than usual. Close
watch should be kept during "shammal winds" (Nov-Mar) from a NW'ly
direction.Long term anchorage, enclosed by the following 4 positions:
1. 25°18.07'N 55°05.21'E
2. 25°15.24'N 55°10.45'E
3. 25°18.18'N 55°08.33'E
4. 25°21.18'N 55°15.36'E
Depth of water approx 11-19m.
Short term anchorages:
1. 25°23.12'N 55°16.28'E
2. 25°20.40'N 55°19.57'E
3. 25°18.41'N 55°16.40'E
Depth of water approx 10-16m
Navigation aids:
Approach: The Dubai High light, on the Dubai International Trade Centre
4km from the terminal, is visible for 50km and has the following characteristics;
Gp.Fl.W.30secs.
Breakwater and leading lights Lee Breakwater light F1.R.25secs, Main Breakwater light
Gp.F1(2)G.30secs; Front Lead light Qk.F1.W.0.5secs, Position Lat 25°16'N, Long 55°16'E;
Rear Lead light Gp.Occ.W.2secs; Position Lat 25°15'N, Long 55°16'E.
The Dubai approach buoy, a black and white pillar buoy F1.10secs, bears 350°(T) x 4.6nm
from the main breakwater.
Tugs: The terminal has three tugs of 2,450hp, 26t bollard pull and the
normal practice is to secure two tugs alongside.The tugs are fully equipped for fire
fighting duties.
Restrictions:
Pilot Available. All vessels other than those exempted, whether entering, leaving or
moving with Port Rashid, will be required to have services of a licensed pilot.
The following vessels will be exempted ships:
1. Ship of war
2. Pleasure craft
3. Ships of less than 300t
4. Tenders of MENAS
5. Country craft
Vessels requiring a pilot should give at least 2 hours notice of arrival in the pilot
boarding area, but vessels may be instructed to approach the channel entrance by port
control.
Masters should obtain Master's report from the inward pilot and return it completed to him
as soon as possible before he leaves the vessel. Outbound ships should advise pilot at
least 1 hour prior to departure. Masters are advised that outward pilots cannot take the
ship to sea without sighting valid immigration clearance.
The pilot boarding area is located N of the breakwater entrance 1.0-1.6nm off.Pilots will
normally meet and embark incoming vessels at the above mentioned pilot boarding area, but
vessels may be instructed to approach the channel entrance by port control.
Max size: Vessels of up to 230m LOA are allowed entry with longer vessels
at the Harbour Master's discretion, draft depend upon depth of water at the berth and tide
restrictions during the period of stay in port.
Berthing:
Berth Depth
No 1 : Depth 10.5m
No 2 : Depth 9.8m.
No 3 - 8 : Depth 9.3m.
No 9 - 10 : Depth 10.7m.
No 11 - 15 : Depth 9.3m.
No 16 - 31 : Depth 11.5m.
No 32 - 35 : Depth 12.8m.
Container Berths:
Berth
No 31 - 32 : Length 225m.
No 33 - 35 : Length 300m.
An efficient inter port trucking arrangement enables containers to be shuttled between
Port Rashid and Jebel Ali. A new 8 lane highway covers the 35km distance.
Tanker berths: Port Rashid Oil jetty is situated on the main breakwater
260m N of the control tower, it accommodates tankers up to LOA 230m, least depth alongside
jetty 11.5m. This jetty is used for fuel oil, gas oil, jet fuel and lub oils. Bunkers and
fresh water are available.
Ro-ro berths: Ro-ro ramps are situated on Berths No 15-16 corner, No
16-17 corner and Berth No 35. Also small vessel ro-ro ramps are available.
Facilities:
Equipment Amount
Forklift 2 - 35t 88
Forklift container 15
Forklift ro-ro 5
Container crane 11
Mobile crane 4
Overhead crane 1
Straddle carrier 27
Toploader 2
Storage: Open storage area: Paved area 214,175m2, Unpaved area 189,675m2.
Container Terminal storage area: Paved 431,860m2.
Transit sheds:
Container freight stations:
Area Area
(m2) (m2)
No 1 7,200 No 6 7,200
No 2 7,200 No 7 7,200
No 3 7,200 No 8 7,200
No 4 7,200 No 9 7,200
No 5 7,200
General cargo sheds:
No 1 7,200 No 14 7,200
No 6 7,200 No 15 7,200
No 5 7,200 No 22 7,200
No 7 7,200 No 23 7,200
No 8 7,200 No 24 7,200
No 9 7,200 No 25 7,200
No 12 7,200 No 28 7,200
No 13 7,200 No 29 7,200
Leased Shed:
No 2 7,200
No 3 7,200
No 4 7,200
Fresh Water: Available.
Bunkers: Available.
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Fujairah
Country: United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 25.10 N, 056.21 E
Description: The Port of Fujairah is situated on the E coast of the
United Arab Emirates.General overview: The port offers facilities for general cargo and
container vessels. It is one of the main ports in the area serving India, East Africa and
the Gulf.
Fujairah is also an important Bunkering Port where the Bunker Barges load from big storage
tankers and supply bunkers to passing vessels at Anchorage. Often the most competitive
Bunker Rates in the Arabian Gulf are at Fujairah.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
ETA's: Notify control tower, agent and Harbour Master of ETA as soon as possible,
message to include vessel details, cargo, flag and draft.
Ship to ship (STS): Notice of arrival: Ships should advise their ETA at
Fujairah at least 72 hours prior to arrival giving ship's particulars and details of cargo
operations, when in range they must contact Fujairah Port Control, via VHF ch 16.
The local agent of the vessel should re-confirm 24 hours prior to arrival and confirm that
all certificates specified in clause 5 will be available for inspection and are valid.
Agents will liaise with the port of Fujairah to arrange permission for STS operations to
proceed.
NAVIGATION
Anchorages: Vessels anchoring in Fujairah waters must have approved UAE
Agent and report to Fujairah Port Control on VHF ch 16.
Navigation aids: A light is exhibited on high ground 0.5nm W of the
harbour area.
Tugs: There are 4 tugs available.
Restrictions:
Pilotage Compulsory for all vessels within the port, except those vessels whose Masters
hold exemption certificate.
Max size: Max. Draft 12.5m., Max. LOA 280m.
Berthing:
General cargo/Bulk berths: All main quay berths are of concrete block
construction with interlock block work surfacing. Fendering is of high impact toughened
rubber. The total quay length is 1,070m and berths are numbered 1-4 from S to N and all
are served by four rail run gantry cranes.
Berths No 1 and 2 have a direct pipe line to EGPC tank farm for gas oil supply or
discharge.
Container berths: Total berth area of 170,000m2 with a continuous quay
length of 800m. Depths 11m and 12m.
Ro-Ro berths: Berth No 1 for vessels length 120.0m, width 7.0m; Berth No
2, length 100.0m, width 5.0m.
Facilities: Cranage: There are 2 x 40t IHI quay gantries with 34.5m
outreach, 4 x 41t IHI with 39.5m outreach. Eleven Rubber tyred gantries. 2 x 24t mobile
Jones cranes. Six 40t top load fork lifts.
Storage: There is 140,000m2 paved storage area; container storage 19,500
TEUs; one 2,500m2 transit shed; no cold stores.
Fresh Water: Available.
Bunkers: Available.
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Hamriyah LPG Terminal
Country: United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 25.28 N, 055.29 E
Description: The terminal is located in the Emirate of Sharjah approx
7.5nm NW of Hamriyah.
General Overview: The terminal consists of a shore tank with related
onshore facilities, an offshore loading berth composed primarily of a single point mooring
buoy (SPM) and a 30in submarine pipeline which runs from the shore tank to the loading
berth.
The shore tank is located outside the village of Hamriyah on the coastline between Umm al
Qaiwain and Ajman in approx position Lat 2529.5'N, Long 05530.7'E. The loading berth is
located in 21.6m of water and is situated in an open and unsheltered roadstead approx
7.6nm offshore on a bearing of 308(T) from the shore tank in approx position Lat 2534.5'N,
Long 05524.1'E.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
ETAs: Advice of arrival: It is important that vessels establish radio
contact with the company and with the operator's designated marine service when 3 days
distant from the terminal and maintain such contact until just prior to arrival at the
terminal. Vessels should send an ETA message to the company and to the operator's
designated marine service not less than 72 hours prior to the arrival at the terminal,
providing the following information:
1. ETA
2. Estimated draft forward and aft upon arrival
3. Quantity of crude to be loaded and the grade
4. Estimated sailing draft
5. Last port of call
6. Whether the vessel has a clean bill of health
7. Distance from bow to centre of manifold.
NAVIGATION
Anchorage: The anchorage area for vessels awaiting the loading berth at Hamriyah
Oil Terminal is a 1 mile radius with its centre due North of the loading berth in approx.
position Lat: 25° 37.5' N Long: 055° 24.1' E.
Navigation aids: The SPM is fitted with a racon, coded "Zulu".
There is also a white navigation light flashing "U" with a range of 5.7nm.
Tugs: Mooring launch: The company will provide a mooring launch which is
owned by the operator's designated marine service to assist in the mooring and unmooring
of the vessel.
Restrictions: Pilot/Mooring Master will boards the vessel at approx. 3nm
due N of the loading berth in approx position Lat 2537.5'N, Long 05524.1'E. The Mooring
Master will be provided by the company and vessels will not be allowed to approach or
depart from the loading berth without the company designated Mooring Master being on
board. The Mooring Master will advise vessel personnel on the approaches to the loading
berth; the operations of mooring and unmooring; the raising, connection, disconnecting and
lowering of the floating cargo hose and in all other operations within the loading berth
area. All manoeuvring of vessels within the loading berth area shall be performed by
vessel personnel as directed by the vessel's officer in charge and in accordance with the
procedure advised by the Mooring Master.Max. size: Max draft 16.76m, 80,000dwt.
Berthing: The SPM buoy moors vessels from the bow and consists primarily
of a cylindrical buoy which is secured to the seabed by 6 catenary anchor legs each of
which are tethered to the seabed by a heavy duty anchor system. The cylindrical buoy is
5.3m in height, fitted with a skirt 16m in diameter and can accept vessels up to 80,000dwt
Facilities:
Vessel's gear: Prior to the arrival of any vessel at the Mooring Master
boarding area, the port derrick of the vessel should be up and ready to lift the mooring
and hose connection gear on board the vessel from the mooring launch. On the port side,
opposite the vessel's manifold, there must be equipment capable of lifting the floating
hose safely and efficiently, a 7.5T lift, from the sea surface over the port rail to the
vessel's manifold. Vessels must also have an adequate supply of nuts, gaskets and wrenches
to connect the floating cargo hose. If, in the opinion of the Mooring Master, the vessel
is not equipped with adequate mooring or loading facilities or lines or gear, the Mooring
Master must so inform the vessel's Master and in such event the vessel will not be brought
into the loading berth until the facilities or lines or gear are deemed satisfactory by
the Mooring Master.
Fresh Water: Not available.
Bunkers: Not available.
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Hamriyah
Country: United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 25.35 N, 055.24 E
Description: Modern port situated 10km NE of Dubai
General Overview: The port has facilities for container, ro-ro and bulk
vessels. Two cold stores with adjacent berths. Sharjah is also known as Port Khalid.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
ETA's: Notify control tower, agent and Harbour Master of ETA as soon as
possible, message to include vessel details, cargo, flag and draft.
NAVIGATION
Approaches: The approach to Mina Khalid, is marked by lightbuoys and is
dredged to 10.3m.
Anchorages: A limited number of vessels may anchor at moorings within the
deepwater harbour with the prior approval of the Port Authority.
Tugs: Three tugs are available, carrying fire fighting equipment.
Restrictions: Pilotage Compulsory, 24 hour service available. Vessels
should await the pilot to seaward of the fairway buoy. This buoy is a spherical buoy, red
and white vertically striped, flashing, white every 6 seconds at Lat 25°22'N, Long
055°20'E.
Max size: Max draft 12.0m.
Largest vessel handled: (tanker), 220,000dwt, 9.0m draft.
Berthing:
General cargo/Bulk berths: Berths No 3, 4, 5 and 6 :
Total length 725m. Draft 8.5 to 9.5 at MLLWBerths No 8, 9, 10 and 11:
Total length 775m. Draft 8.5 to 9.5 at MLLW
General cargo/reefer, also silos available.
Container berths:
Berths No 1, 1A and 2, :Total length 568m.
Berth No 1A , Draft 11.5 at MLLW
Berths No 1 and 2 Draft 10.5 at MLLW
Tanker berths: Oil terminal to accommodate tankers of up to 60,000dwt
with a draft not exceeding 10.5m.
Ro-ro berths:
Berth No 7: Total length 220m. Draft 9.5m at MLLW
Storage: A total of 12 warehouses are available: six at 115m x 40m;
5 at 120m x 60m; 1 at North Wharf at 88.5m x 40.5m.
There are 14 open storage areas totalling 220,200m2 and two berth side coldstores which
provide 9,000t of storage.
Fresh Water / Bunkers: Not available.
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Jebel Ali
Country: United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 25.00 N, 055.03 E
Description: The port Jebel Ali is located on the Gulf coast approx 37km
SW of Dubai.
General Overview: The outer basin has a length of 2.3km, width 600m,
depth 14m and the inner basin has a length of 3.7km, width 425m, depth 11.5m. The main
axis of both basins is 047°-227°. Facilities exist to accommodate ro-ros, container
ships, bulkers, general cargo vessels and tankers.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
ETA's: Vessels arriving at Jebel Ali port are required to provide the
following, ETA:
1. At least 48 hours prior to arrival or on leaving the last port, whichever is later via
Operation Department and/or Harbour Master's Office, tel: +971 4 835326, fax: +971 4
835430, telex: 47398 DPA EM.
2. Confirm the vessels ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival at the designated pilotage
area.
3. Notify ETD 1 hour prior to departure.
Prior to arrival, all vessels regardless of tonnage should provide Jebel Ali Port Control
with the following information:
1. Name of vessel
2. Port of registry
3. Name of Master
4. GRT
5. LOA
6. Draft
7. Cargo to load or discharge
8. Pilot boarding arrangements
9. Number of crew indicating the number of deck crew available for manoeuvring.
10. Health information
11. Last port of call
NAVIGATION
Port limits: Port limits extend to 5nm.
Approaches: The Jebel Ali approach channel begins 8nm offshore, the
channel entrance being marked by a red and white vertical striped safe water mark buoy
situated at Lat 25°06'N, Long 054°33'E. The approach channel, which has a depth of 15m,
is buoyed and runs in a direction 315°(T) towards the terminal. After 10nm, the channel
takes a 25° bend and becomes the entrance channel, which leads into the terminal on an
alignment of 340°(T)-160°(T).
The approach channel has a width if 280m reducing to 235m, in the bend the channel widens
to 300m and in the entrance channel to 340m. Ships should approach the Mina Jebel Ali
lightfloat in Lat 25°10'N, Long 054°52'E, Gp.Fl(3) 12secs 15M. The float lies on the
axis of the channel leading into Jebel Ali terminal and from here vessels should steer
135°(T) to approach the pilot boarding area.
Anchorages: The holding ground is poor, vessels are recommended to use
more cable than usual. The anchorage area is enclosed by the following four positions:
1. 25°11.30'N 054°49.75'E
2. 25°08.20'N 054°53.20'E
3. 25°05.38'N 054°49.75'E
4. 25°08.30'N 054°46.20'E
Vessels anchor in a depth of approx 16-20m.
All vessels are warned that an untrenched pipeline lies E of the channel. This line comes
ashore in position Lat 25°01'N, Long 055°04.5'E, it is from 3.22km to 8.05km E of buoyed
entrance channel. Vessels should not anchor near this pipeline, nor should they approach
the area with anchors walked back or trailing. Several other unmarked pipelines exist to
the N of Jebel Ali port limits. Anchoring other than in designated anchorages is not
advisable.
Navigation aids: Jebel Ali lightfloat (Lat 25°10'N, Long 054°52'E) with
a red hull and framework light tower, fitted with a radar reflector and a racon is moored
13nm NW of the entrance to the port, in addition to its main light, a quick flashing
riding light is exhibited.Two power stations with conspicuous chimneys (red obstruction
lights), stand on the coast 5nm NE of Mina Jebel Ali. The seaward end of the cooling water
intakes for the power stations are marked by lightbuoys.
Aero lights are exhibited from 2 flare stacks situated at the gas refinery, the tanks of
which are conspicuous, stand close NE of the port area.
A radio mast, 91m in height, stands on the NE side of the harbour close S of No 1 Tanker
Berth.
An aluminium smelter works, which is conspicuous stands on the coast 1nm NE of the gas
refinery.
Mina Jebel Ali control tower, attaining an elevation of 50m, is conspicuous on the SW side
of the harbour.
Two conspicuous silos stand on quay No 1 close NE of the control tower.
Jebel Ali (Lat 25°02'N, Long 055°08'E) a conspicuous flat topped hill, 67m high, is
situated 1.75nm inland and 4.5nm ENE of the entrance to Mina Jebel Ali.
Three conspicuous radio towers (red obstruction lights) stand close N of the summit of
Jebel al Ali.
An earth satellite tracking station, comprising 3 large and conspicuous dish aerials,
marked by obstruction lights, stand respectively, close N and W of the radio masts.
Jebel Ali hotel, with a marina fronting it, is on the coast 1.5nm W of the port.
Hassah Palace stands on the shore between the port and Jebel Ali Hotel; Hassah marina,
enclosed by breakwaters, fronts the palace. A light is exhibited from a white tower with a
red band on the W breakwater head.
Tugs: Three fire fighting tugs are maintained at Jebel Ali terminal. They
are fully equipped with radar, multi-channel VHF radios, towing winches and towlines. Two
are of 2,300hp with a bollard pull of over 30t and the third is of 3,100hp with a bollard
pull of over 40t. In addition, privately owned tugs are normally available at the
terminal.
Restrictions:
Pilotage is compulsory and pilots are available on a 24 hour basis. Vessels requiring a
pilot should call Jebel Ali control on VHF ch 16 at least 2 hours before arrival at pilot
boarding area.
All vessels (other than exempted vessels) navigating whether by entry, leaving or moving
within Jebel Ali shall be under the charge of a pilot:The following vessels will be
excepted ships:
1. Ship of war
2. Pleasure craft
3. Ships of less than 150nrt
4. Tugs, dredgers, barges or similar vessels whose ordinary course of navigation does not
extend beyond the gulf.
5. Tenders of MENAS
6. Country craft
Pilots will board from fast launches, marked "Pilots" equipped with VHF. Watch
kept on VHF ch 16, callsign "Jebel Ali Pilots".
The pilot boarding area is located N of the seaward and of the channel entrance. The
centre of this area is a light float marked in position Lat 2510.5'N, Long 05452'E with a
radius of 1nm and exhibiting Gp.Fl(3) 12secs with visibility of 15nm.
Max size: VLCC and ULCC.
Berthing:
General cargo/bulk berths:
Berth
No 1-17 Depth 14.0m. Max. draft 13.2m.
No 18-66 Depth 11.5m Msx. draft 10.7m.
Bulk Grain Terminal:
Location Quay 1
Berths 3-4
Facilities Two travelling loader/unloader arms, with an outreach of 22.5m and 800tph
capacity are installed and can travel 460m parallel with quay face.
Depth 13.2m
Dubai Terminal:
Location Quay 1
Berths 1
Facilities A travelling unloader equipped with 2 booms having a travel of 140m is used for
the discharging of alumina powder capacity 380tph.
Depth 13.2m
Bulk Sugar Terminal:
Location Quay 1
Berths 4-5
Draft 13.2m
Container Berths:
Location Berths 14-17
Length 1,220m
Depth 14.0m
Facilities 60m concrete apron
Tanker Berths:
Location Berth 1
Facilities 6 loading arms with 10in connections for product tankers, 3 loading arms with
16in connection for LPG, 2 vapour return lines (1 for propane, 1 for butane) with 14in
connections.
Mooring hooks of 100T, each fitted with electric capstan.
Depth 15mD
raft 14.3m at HW
LOA 275m
Tanker Berth:
Location Berth 2
Facilities 10 Chicksan arms
Draft 13.2m
LOA 225m
Depth 14.0m
Chemical Tanker:
Location Berth 51
Depth 11.5m
Draf 10.8m
Star Energy:
Location Quay 2
Berths 8-9
LOA 255m
Facilities 2 ships can be accommodated simultaneously on these berths. 2 x 12in
Chicksan arms
Mooring hook assemblies, each fitted with capstans.
Draft 13.25m
Ro-ro:
Location Quay 5-6
Draft 10.5m
Location Quay 17
Draft 13.5m
Facilities:
Forklift 2-35t 107 Forklift Container 10
Forklift ro-ro 1 Container crane 8
Harbour mobile crane 2 Mobile crane 1
Barge crane 1 Overhead crane 2
RTG (Transtainer Crane) 34 Toploader 13
Storage: Open storage area:
Area(m2)
Q-5 General cargo 256,5T
imberland 70,300
Quay 10 201,400
Container Terminal:
Storage area 792,907
Covered storage area:
Cool store 1 3,733
Cool store 2 4,538
Cold store 13,106,15
Dutch Barn:
No 1 :Area 7,200m2 Area No 6 7,200m2
No 2 :Area 7,200m2 Area No 6 7,200m2
No 3 :Area 7,200m2 Area No 6 7,200m2
No 4 :Area 7,200m2 Area No 6 7,200m2
No 5 :Area 7,200m2
A purpose built warehouse facility that has 9 separate chambers with a controllable
temperature range from -29°C to +12°C. This facility can accommodate up to 42,000m3 of
reefer cargo.
Barges: None.
Ballast/slop reception: Vessels are warned that no dirty ballast discharge will be allowed
within the limits of Jebel Ali Terminal. There are no shore ballast reception facilities.
Fresh Water: Available.
Bunkers: Available.
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Khor Fakkan
Country: United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 25.22 N, 056.22 E
Description: The port is situated outside the Strait of Hormuz, on the E
coast of the United Arab Emirates.
General Overview: Khor Fakkan is a natural deep water harbour converted
into a three berth container and ro-ro facility, capable of handling large container
vessels.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
ETA's: Notify control tower, agent and Harbour Master of ETA as soon as possible,
message to include vessel details, cargo, flag and draft.
NAVIGATION
Anchorages: Anchorage may be obtained in the bay clear of the approach
fairway with prior approval by the port authority. The anchorage is open to the NE but the
holding ground is good.
Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited in Sharjah territorial
waters, unless the vessel is waiting to enter Khawr Fakkan port, or to cargo vessels
requiring certain facilities available from this port, large tankers are not permitted to
anchor within 10nm of the coast.
Navigation aids: A prominent radio tower (framework structure) stands
close S of the container terminal, the gantry cranes are also prominent.A ruined tower,
stands at an elevation of 82m on rising ground 3.5 cables S of the village; another ruined
tower stands on the cliffy point adjoining the port area, 3 cables E of the village.
The Holiday Inn Hotel, stands on the foreshore 3.5 cables NNE of Jabal Sidr; at night it
is illuminated by lights.
Tugs: There are 2 tugs of 2,400hp each fitted with fire fighting
equipment and VHF communications.
Restrictions: Pilotage Compulsory for all vessels over 150nrt, pilots
board in the vicinity of the approach lightbuoy, moored 9 cables N of Sirat al Khawr.
Pilots are available throughout 24 hours.
Max. Size: Max. draft 11.9m., range max. 3.0m., height of wharf at HW
1.8m.
Berthing: Two berths with a depth of 12.5m, berth length 430m.Ro-ro
berths: There is a 180t pontoon.Storage: There is open storage of 100,000m2 available.
Fresh Water: Available.
Bunkers: Only gas oil available in limited quantities.
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Port Rashid
Country: United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 25.16 N, 055.16 E
Description: The Port Rashid is a major port situated on the seaward side
of the city of Dubai.Port Rashid has grown to be the principal port of the United Arab
Emirates. The port has facilities for all types of ocean going vessels. Dubai also has the
largest dry dock in the world, which is situated immediately adjacent to Port Rashid, in
the Dubai
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
ETA's: Vessels arriving at Port Rashid are required to provide the
Operations Department and or the Harbour Master with the following ETA and draft on
arrival.
1 At least 48 hours prior to arrival or on leaving the last port whichever is later, via
Operations Department, tel: +971 4 4515545, telex: 47530 DPA EM, fax: +971 4 456805.
Harbour Master tel: +971 4 451115, telex: 47530 DPA EM, fax: +971 4 454952.
2 Confirm the vessel's ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival at the designated pilotage
area.
3. Notify ETD 1 hour prior to departure.
NAVIGATION
Port limits: Extend to 5nm.
Port Rashid has no approach channel but entry should be made between the breakwaters from
the N.
Dubai approach buoy lies in position Lat 2521'N, Long 05514'E which is 3.7nm from Port
Rashid entrance buoy RW.Fl.10secs. Port Rashid entrance should be approached from the
north in a direction of 182.
Width of entrance 190m, depth 13.0m.
The turning buoy is situated to the N edge of the 13.0m channel in the outer turning
basin, this basin having a radius of 180m. Buoy yellow top mark.FL.R.
Inner basin turning radius is 160m, depth 11.5m.
Leading lights: The front leading light is situated on the main
breakwater in position Lat 2516'N, Long 05516'E day mark painted red and yellow.
Triangular board with breakwater rocks painted white. Light quick flashing white.
The rear leading light is situated on the dry-dock lee breakwater in position Lat 2515'N,
Long 05516'E day mark painted red and yellow. Triangular boards with breakwater rocks
painted white. Light Occ.W.2secs.
The leading lights are situated 1,450m apart.
Anchorages: Anchorage is 3nm from the terminal. A restricted number of
vessels can anchor within the breakwater, although size is a limitation. Under instruction
from the Harbour Master, loading and discharge, ex lighters, may be carried out if
required.
The holding ground is poor, ships are recommended to use more cable than usual. Close
watch should be kept during "shammal winds" (Nov-Mar) from a NW'ly
direction.Long term anchorage, enclosed by the following 4 positions:
1. 25°18.07'N 55°05.21'E
2. 25°15.24'N 55°10.45'E
3. 25°18.18'N 55°08.33'E
4. 25°21.18'N 55°15.36'E
Depth of water approx 11-19m.
Short term anchorages:
1. 25°23.12'N 55°16.28'E
2. 25°20.40'N 55°19.57'E
3. 25°18.41'N 55°16.40'E
Depth of water approx 10-16m
Navigation aids:
Approach: The Dubai High light, on the Dubai International Trade Centre
4km from the terminal, is visible for 50km and has the following characteristics;
Gp.Fl.W.30secs.
Breakwater and leading lights Lee Breakwater light F1.R.25secs, Main Breakwater light
Gp.F1(2)G.30secs; Front Lead light Qk.F1.W.0.5secs, Position Lat 25°16'N, Long 55°16'E;
Rear Lead light Gp.Occ.W.2secs; Position Lat 25°15'N, Long 55°16'E.
The Dubai approach buoy, a black and white pillar buoy F1.10secs, bears 350°(T) x 4.6nm
from the main breakwater.
Tugs: The terminal has three tugs of 2,450hp.
Restrictions:
Pilotage compulsory, except other than those exempted, whether entering, leaving or moving
with Port Rashid, will be required to have services of a licensed pilot.
The following vessels will be exempted ships:
1. Ship of war
2. Pleasure craft
3. Ships of less than 300t
4. Tenders of MENAS
5. Country craft
Vessels requiring a pilot should give at least 2 hours notice of arrival in the pilot
boarding area.
Outbound ships should advise pilot at least 1 hour prior to departure. Masters are advised
that outward pilots cannot take the ship to sea without sighting valid immigration
clearance.
The pilot boarding area is located N of the breakwater entrance 1.0-1.6nm off.
Max size: Vessels of up to 230m LOA are allowed entry with longer vessels
at the Harbour Master's discretion, draft depend upon depth of water at the berth and tide
restrictions during the period of stay in port.
Berthing:
General cargo/Bulk berths:
No 1 :length 10.5m.
No 2 :length 9.8m.
No 3-8 :length 9.3m.
No 9-10 :length 10.6m.
No 11-15:length 9.3m.
No 16-31:length 11.5m.
No 32-35:length 12.8m.
Container Berths:
No 31-32 :length 225m.
No 33-35 :length 300m.
An efficient inter port trucking arrangement enables containers to be shuttled between
Port Rashid and Jebel Ali. A new 8 lane highway covers the 35km distance.
Tanker berths: Port Rashid Oil jetty is situated on the main breakwater
260m N of the control tower, it accommodates tankers up to LOA 230m, depth alongside jetty
11.5m. .
Ro-ro berths: Ro-ro ramps are situated on Berths No 15-16 corner, No
16-17 corner and Berth No 35. Also small vessel ro-ro ramps are available.
Facilities:
Equipment Amount
Forklift 2-35t 88
Forklift container 15
Forklift ro-ro 5
Container crane 11
Mobile crane 4
Overhead crane 1
Straddle carrier 27
Toploader 2
Storage:
Open storage area: Paved area 214,175m2, Unpaved area 189,675m2.Container
Terminal storage area: Paved 431,860m2.
Fresh Water: Available.
Bunkers: Available.
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Ras Al-Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 25.45 N, 056.01 E
Description: Ras al-Khaimah is a sub port of Mina Saqr which is located
on the Gulf coast, approx 30km N of Ras al Khaimah, close to the Strait of Hormuz.
There is a jetty of length 100m., suitable for berthing smaller vessels, which is
protected by a breakwater and the depth of water here is 3.0m. All larger cargo vessels
with cargo should assume discharging / loading will be carried at Mina Saqr.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
ETA's: Notify ETA 48, 24, 12 hours and then every hour prior to arrival.
NAVIGATION
Approaches: Port is bounded by a main and lee breakwater. No hazards or
sandbars; depth in the dredged channel 12.2m, length 2.4km, width 180m min.
Approach buoy in position Lat 26°00'N, Long 056°02.40'E is a red and white pillar buoy.
Anchorages: Anchorage area to seaward of main breakwater bounded by the
following co-ordinates:
1. 25°58.36'N 056°01.48'E
2. 25°59.24'N 055°59.02'E
3. 26°01.12'N 056°02.11'E
Depth ranging from 20-38m; good holding ground.
Principal navigation aids: Leading directional light on 20m high tower,
red 3°, white 4°, green 3°.
Tugs: Available, four tugs, total capacity 5,650hp.
Restrictions: Pilotage is available 24 hours a day and is compulsory.
Pilots will board in the vicinity of the Mina Saqr Approach buoy in position Lat 26°00'N,
Long 056°02'E.
Max size: Largest vessel handled: 60,000dwt part loaded or 45,000dwt
fully laden, max LOA 225m, max draft 12.0m.
Berthing: For Berthing Please See " Mina Saqr "
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Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 25.22 N, 055.24 E
Description: The Port of Sharjah is situated 10km NE of Dubai
General overview: The port has facilities for container, ro-ro and bulk
vessels. Two cold stores with adjacent berths. Sharjah is also known as Port Khalid.
ARRIVAL
INFORMATION
ETA's: Notify control tower, agent and Harbour Master of ETA as soon as
possible, message to include vessel details, cargo, flag and draft.
NAVIGATION
Approaches: The approach to Mina Khalid, is marked by lightbuoys and is
dredged to 10.3m.
Anchorages: A limited number of vessels may anchor at moorings within the
deepwater harbour with the prior approval of the Port Authority.
Tugs: Three tugs are available and they are fitted with fire fighting
equipment.
Restrictions:
Pilotage Compulsory, 24 hour service available. Vessels should await the pilot to seaward
of the fairway buoy. This buoy is a spherical buoy, red and white vertically striped,
flashing, white every 6 seconds at Lat 25°22'N, Long 055°20'E.
Max size: Max draft 12.0m.
Berthing:
General cargo/Bulk berths:
Berths No 3, 4, 5 & 6: Total length 725m. Draft 8.5 to 9.5 at MLLW
Berths No 8, 9, 10 & 11: Total length 775m. Draft 8.5 to 9.5 at MLLW
General cargo/reefer, also silos available
Container berths: Berths No 1, 1A & 2, :Total length 568m.
Berth No 1A,: Draft 11.5 at MLLW
Berths No 1 & 2: Draft 10.5 at MLLW
Tanker berths: Oil terminal to accommodate tankers of up to 60,000dwt
with a draft not exceeding 10.5m.
Ro-ro berths:
Berth No 7: Length 220 Draft 9.5m at MLLW
Storage: A total of 12 warehouses are available: six at 115m x 40m;5 at 120m x 60m; 1 at
North Wharf at 88.5m x 40.5m.There are 14 open storage areas totalling 220,200m2 and two
berth side coldstores which provide 9,000t of storage.
Fresh Water: Available.
Bunkers: Available.
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