The owner, chartered or agent of any vessel, other than excepted vessels who requires such vessel to enter the petroleum ports, regardless of
the purpose, must pay in advance, port charges in accordance with the scale of charges set forth in this Article.
The single port charge per vessel, per visit, is levied for the following port services, supplied relative to a vessel’s size and its
business in the port.
≥4,500 NRT
The charges for any ship of 4,500 NRT and above which enters and berths at a
terminal will be calculated by multiplying the net registered tonnage of that
ship by an amount in UAE Dirhams as determined from time to time by the Port Authority.
<4,500 NRT
The charge for any ship of less than 4,500 NRT which enters and berths at a terminal or cargo wharf
will be a “minimum fixed charge ” as determined from time to time by the Port Authority.
Shifting Charges
Shifting charges for vessels will be levied for each shifting i.e. from berth to
anchorage or vice versa or berth to berth as determined from time to time by the Port Authority.
Detention Charge
Charges for detention of pilot/services, etc. Whenever a pilot is delayed onboard
for more than one hour after the stated time of berthing/unberthing by a vessel being
not ready to proceed through any fault of the ship, ship’s agent or terminal, a
detention charge will be made against the vessel per hour or part thereof.
Country Boats
Country Boat i.e. vessels less than 100 NRT will be charged a nominal
standard port levy as prescribed in the scale of charges hereof.
Charges
The charge for any ship over 600 NRT which enters the port to anchor in the
designated areas only and does not discharge cargo will be the “minimum
fixed charges” as determined from time to time by the Port Authority.
Ruwais Port only
IRSHAD’s hire rates for special marine services, e.g. diving and
outside port limits chartering are available on request to the Port Control,
Various standard hire rates are indicated overleaf for information.
How to pay port charges
Petroleum Ports Authority has licensed a specialist company to conduct the port operations
and provide the following services:
- Pilots
- Pilot Boats
- Tugs
- Mooring Launches
- Mooring Team
- Hose Connection Team
- Tow Back Boats
- Diving Services
- Loading/Mooring Master Services
Client ships through owners or their agents should request these services from
the service provider directly.
A one "Stop Shop" to pay the port charges
(NOT Port Dues "Oil TAX") has been provided at the offices of the service provider
and owners/agents should pay the port charges at the service provider offices.
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3.1 Port Charges Effective 1st January 2011
The following charges will be levied upon vessels entering the Petroleum Ports as from 1st January, 2010, in accordance with the Port
Regulations. All charges are in UAE Dirhams.
| SL No. |
DESCRIPTION |
AED |
| 1 |
All vessels over 4,500 NRT loading / discharging cargo pay a single charge in advance per NRT. |
1.40 |
| 2 |
All vessels 100 to 4,500 NRT loading / discharging cargo pay a minimum fixed charge in advance per visit. |
6000 |
| 3 |
DETENTION OF PILOT / SERVICES (PER HOUR) |
- a. For vessels requiring tug for berthing / unberthing
|
2500 |
- b. For other vessels
|
500 |
| 4 |
Extra charge for shifting vessels (single shift) |
8500 |
| 5 |
Slop discharges as per MARPOL 73/78 Requirements |
11.00 /MT |
| 6 |
Engine Room Bilges disposal / 2 hours along side
In addition to above extra charge / hour |
4400
1100 |
| 7 |
Garbage discharge as per MARPOL 73/78 Requirements per skip |
500 |
| 8 |
Surcharge for Ships berthing on the fixed jetty structure per visit (Stand by Fire-Fighting Tug) |
4050 |
| 9 |
A single port entry charge is levied for each boat, craft or barge over 100 NRT, per visit. |
1500 |
| 10 |
A single port entry charge is levied for each boat, craft or barge under 100 NRT, per visit. |
350 |
| 11 |
A single port entry charge is levied for a tug and tow per visit |
1500 |
| 12 |
PILOTAGE EXEMPTED SHIPS |
- a. Masters Pilot Exemption Certificate for one year
|
3000 |
- b. Renewal
|
3000 |
| 13 |
ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR EXTRA SERVICES (CHARGE PER HOUR) |
- a. Pilot Service
|
500 |
- b. Pilot Boat
|
2000 |
- c. Mooring Launch
|
2000 |
- d. Tug
|
3000 |
| The above are doubled on Friday and Public Holiday |
| 14 |
BERTHAGE SERVICE CHARGES IN SERVICE HARBOUR AT RUWAIS - (CHARGE PER DAY) |
- a. Berthage - Vessel / Barge less than 100 GRT
|
500 |
- b. Berthage - Vessel / Barge from 100 to 500 GRT
|
1500 |
- c. Berthage - Vessel / Barge more than 500 GRT
|
2500 |
| 15 |
BERTHAGE SERVICE CHARGES IN SERVICE HARBOUR AT DAS AND ZIRKU - (CHARGE PER DAY) |
| Berthage Charge in Service Harbour |
500 |
| 16 |
BUNKERING CHARGES AT RUWAIS, DAS AND ZIRKU.
Additional charges applies if bunkering required after working hours |
- a. Diesel
|
ADNOC FOD
Price + 25% |
- b. Water.
|
0.15 per Imp.
Gallon |
| 17 |
TRANSIT STORAGE CHARGES AT RUWAIS, DAS AND ZIRKU - (CHARGE PER DAY) |
- a. Storage Charge - Transit holding area
|
Min 500 AED + 5 AED
per metric Ton of cargo
or AED 5 per one (1)
M² which ever is higher |
| 18 |
SPECIAL SERVICES AT RUWAIS, DAS AND ZIRKU |
- a. Diving Services
|
On Quotation |
- b. Labour Hire
|
On Quotation |
- c. Equipment Hire
|
On Quotation |
- d. Maintenance / Repair
|
On Quotation |
| 19 |
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES AT JEBEL DHANNA, RUWAIS, DAS AND ZIRKU. |
- a. Port Clearance Certificate
|
300 |
- b. Ship's Inspection by Port Authority
|
1000 |
- c. Port Security Officer's Inspection to furnish DoS
|
4000 |
- d. Marine Project Commissioning Permit
|
1500 |
- e. Craft Entry Permit
|
700 |
- f. Diving Permit
|
500 |
- g. Hot work Permit
|
500 |
| Items b & c are doubled on Friday and Public Holiday |
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3.2 Port Dues (Oil Tax)
Law No. (2) of 1972 as amended by Law No. (2) of 1984
Port Dues (Oil Tax) will be levied in the amount of AED 1.00 per ton of gross registered tonnage of each tanker that is loaded with
hydrocarbon substances or any other substances at the ports or petroleum loading centre in Abu Dhabi Emirate.
The Port Dues (Oil Tax) in relation to any tanker that loads at ports petroleum loading centre in Abu Dhabi a load of hydrocarbon substances
which is less than the deadweight tonnage of the tanker, will be determined by calculating the amount of cargo actually loaded as a percentage
of the deadweight tonnage of the tanker and by applying the above rate with reference to the following table
| Percentage of deadweight tonnage loaded percentage of dutiable gross tonnage |
| From |
0 |
to |
40 |
40% of the GRT |
| More than |
40 |
to |
50 |
50% of the GRT |
| More than |
50 |
to |
60 |
60% of the GRT |
| More than |
60 |
to |
70 |
70% of the GRT |
| More than |
70 |
to |
80 |
80% of the GRT |
| More than |
80 |
to |
90 |
90% of the GRT |
| More than |
90 |
to |
|
100% of the GRT |
However, in the event that the tanker vessel is loaded with a part cargo of hydrocarbon materials from two or more ports, or from two or more
loading centres in Abu Dhabi during the same voyage, the vessel is not committed to pay Port Dues (Oil Tax) whose total exceeds the percentage
due on the total quantity loaded.
The tankers which use any facility of port for the express purpose of purchasing any kind of fuel for use in such tankers shall be exempted
from payment of such port dues (Oil Tax). This exemption will apply for one year with effect from the date of promulgation of the law and is
automatically renewable for additional periods of one year each unless exemption is amended or cancelled. Throughout the period of exemption,
the tanker shall remain liable to settle all dues, rates and other items for which it was liable prior to promulgation of this law.
How to pay Port Dues (Oil Tax)
Port Dues (Oil Tax) is to be paid to the Supreme Petroleum Council directly.
