4.1 Jebel Dhanna / Ruwais Port General Information
4.1.01 Jebel Dhanna / Ruwais Petroleum Port
Ruwais
Petroleum Port is some 220 kilometres West of Abu Dhabi city, capital of the United Arab Emirates. The Port of Jebel Dhanna / Ruwais consists of six
major terminals. The crude oil terminal at Jebel Dhanna is operated by Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO).
The other five terminals at Ruwais are a refined oil terminal is operated by Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER), a gas terminal
operated by Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO), a bulk cargo Urea and Liquid Ammonia terminal operated by Ruwais Fertilizer Industries
(FERTIL), a Sulphur Handling Terminal operated by GASCO, a Polyethylene terminal operated by the Abu Dhabi Polymers Company Ltd.
(BOROUGE) and a Service Harbour (see Adm. Chart No. 3780).
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4.1.02 VHF Radio
Ruwais marine maintains a 24 hour listening watch on VHF channel 16 and 9.
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4.1.03 Entering and Navigation within the Port
Navigation / movement within the Port limits are permitted subject to prior permission being granted by the Port Authority. Vessel
visiting the port area must have onboard, a sufficient range of current hydrographic charts and other nautical publications (such as
light list, tide tables, pilot books, etc.) relevant to the area. These charts and publications must be of the latest edition and kept
up to date with regard to notice to mariners and other notices promulgated for the area.
Prior to port entry and during pilotage, position fixing should be carried out at frequent Intervals
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4.1.04 Cautions Prohibited Areas
Prohibited areas exist for a distance of 2 cables (365 meters) around any Petroleum Ports berth at which any ship is
engaged in loading or discharging any petroleum cargo and No vessel or boat may enter such prohibited area without
instructions from the Port Authority.
It is essential that vessels / boat approaching Ruwais Port do not enter the oilfield areas or anchor in the vicinity
of submarine pipelines.
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4.1.05 Service Harbour - Ruwais Industrial Area Service Harbour (RIASH)
Ruwais Service harbou named as Ruwais Industrial Area Services Harbour (RIASH) consists of four berths and one Ro – Ro
berth, is situated to the East of the Ruwais Petroleum Complex. Vessels and barges with a draft of less than 4.2 metres may enter and
lie safely alongside.
IRSHAD/OSRC is using these berths for port operations/pollution control. Jetty No. 4 is in used for OPCOs project heavy lifts discharge.
Presently service harbour undergoing dredging is in progress thereafter depth of basin will be increased to 8 m.
VTMS station will be installed in Ruwais Port Control Room in the near future.
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4.1.06 Reporting of Incidents or Defects
If any incident occurs within the JD/Ruwais Port, it must be reported immediately and in writing to the Port Authority.
Incidents between ships/boats must likewise be reported but the owners are responsible for their own legal action.
Any defects, machinery or equipment failures, etc. which occurs while the vessel is at the port, should immediately be reported to the
Port Authorities, followed by a written report giving full details.
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4.1.07 Tugs and Mooring Launches
Twin screw tugs (40-70 tonne bollard pull) are used for both berthing and unberthing of vessels. The number
of tugs to be used is at the discretion of the pilot, but normally two tugs will be used for each operation, the tugs using their own
towlines. All the port tugs are fitted with foam / water monitors and dispersant spray booms.
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4.1.08 General Cargo Operation
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.
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4.1.09 Bunkers
Available only at Refinery/GASCO berths and should be arranged through the Ship’s Agent.
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4.1.10 Water, Provisions and Supplies
Available only at Refinery berths and should be arranged through the Ship’s Agent. Emergency stores may be
obtainable at Ruwais anchorage by giving 48 hours notice to the ship’s agent and permission from the port control.
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4.1.11 Crew Change
There are no facilities for crews of visiting vessels to join or leave vessels at JD/Ruwais Port. Repatriation for medical reasons may be
arranged at Master’s request with the consent of the Port Authority, Resident Medical Officer and Chief of Police.
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4.1.12 Ships’ Business
Agency work is carried out by registered shipping agents who are appointed by the vessel’s owners, charters or Master.
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4.1.13 Gangways
Shore gangways are provided at Ruwais Terminals facilities, Vessel to provide access steps from gangway at ship’s rail.
At Jebel Dhanna SPM berths the vessel must provide accommodation ladder on both sides of the vessel for access.
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4.1.14 Pratique
Vessels arriving at Jebel Dhanna/Ruwais Port must carry the usual Bill of Health for Ports visited on the voyage. Masters of vessels are required to
inform the Port Authorities in their pre arrival questionnaire; if there is any sick person onboard or if there has been
any sickness onboard within the week prior to arrival.
Pratique is granted by the Port Medical Officer, normally through the Pilot on boarding.
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4.1.15 Pre-arrival Information
All vessels calling at Jebel Dhanna/Ruwais Port must pass the pre-arrival information at least 72 hours in advance in the same format and sequential
order to avoid unnecessary delays. Update ETA at 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival. Contact Port Control on VHF
Ch. 16/9 four (4) hours before arrival.
Send your reply directly to the Harbour Master Jebel Dhanna/Ruwais Petroleum Ports Authority as e-mail given in the contact details.
Vessels to submit following pre arrival information
a. 1. Pre arrival Questionnaire, 2. Health Declaration, 3. Ballast Water Management, 4. International Tonnage Certificate
b. 1. ISPS code Security Questionnaire, 2. Crew List
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4.1.16 Documents and Specimen Forms
Before commencement of any berthing operation by the Port Authority appointed Pilot, the ship master should sign and stamp
certain initial documents. These initial documents contain:
- Vessel declaration by the Master
- Ballast declaration
- Conditions of use of Petroleum Ports terminal facilities
- Safety requirements
In addition, Form No. 019-MAR-4, Pre-berthing declaration Supreme Petroleum Council boycott declaration.
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4.1.17 Under Keel Clearance
Subject to limitations upon draft, under keel clearance and extreme adverse weather conditions, vessels may enter or leave at any time
during the day or night.
To ensure safe channel passage: (Channel depth is 14.0 meter at CD), a minimum under keel clearance is required for all
ships entering or leaving the port when deep loaded, as follows:
| A |
Up to 100,000 SDWT |
0.92 m / 3 Ft |
| B |
Up to 250,000 SDWT |
1.22 m / 4 Ft |
| C |
Up to 350,000 SDWT |
1.52 m / 5 Ft |
| D |
Over 350,000 SDWT |
1.83 m / 6 Ft |
Such under keel clearance may be increased at any time at the Port Authority’s discretion
having due regard to weather conditions.
The best months are June, July and August.
Meteorological conditions may reduce the height of the tide by up to 1 foot (0.305 m).
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4.1.18 Vessels Anchoring
Vessels anchoring to await berthing instructions in Petroleum Port limit must advise “Ruwais Port Control” via VHF
Radio of:
- Anchoring time in LT (L.T. is GMT + 4)
- Anchoring position (bearing and distance from Ghasha Racon)
All vessels at anchor must keep a listening watch on VHF Channel 16/9. When a vessel intends to leave the anchorage, it must obtain
prior approval from “Ruwais Port Control” via VHF Radio of:
- Intended time to heave up anchor
- Reason for departing
- Time departed anchorage
Vessel anchoring on arrival at Outer anchorage to await berthing instruction should not anchor within 2 miles of Ghasha light buoy.
(BA Chart No. 3179).The inner anchorage positions are delineated on BA Chart No. 3780 and are identified by alphabet letters.
The navigation and anchorage is not allowed at Middle Ground Patch. The inbound vessel to Ruwais port could use the middle ground
anchorage for short duration.
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4.1.19 Pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory for all ships navigating within port limits other than exempted ships. This rule is not applicable to U.A.E.
Naval Coastguard vessels or country boats which may, having ascertained channel clearance from Port Control, proceed without the
services of a pilot.
The Pilots are the designated representatives of the Port Authority and, as such, are responsible to the Port Authority
for the observance and implementation of standing instructions for marine operations.
The Pilot will undertake the Pilotage, berthing and unberthing of the vessel except that 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.
The Master should inform the pilot, the ship’s characteristics using a pilot card. This card should be completed as directed by
the Master and handed to the pilot on boarding the vessel. The pilot shall inform / explain to the master the weather conditions,
berthing arrangements, his navigational intentions, use of tugs and other external facilities. Such information should be agreed by the
master.
Pilot will board and disembark at the main Ghasha pilot station as Delineated on British Admiralty chart No. 3179 and 3780.
One mile west of Ghasha Racon in Position Lat 24° 25.9’ N, Long 052° 33.4’ E. From
pilot boarding time to rendezvous with tugs takes approximately 2 Hrs. Pilot ladders / gangway to be lowered to about
1.5 m above water.
VHF contact will be established initially on Ch. 16 or Ch. 9. All subsequent communications will
be conducted on ch. 9, the Ruwais Port working channel.
Masters of exempted ships of suitable draft should use the North Channel and East Yabr relief channel when entering or leaving the port
between East Ghasha buoy and West Kurkum buoy. Port Control must be informed in advance.
Port Pilotage exemption certificate may be granted to Masters of regular trading vessels of less than 3,000 N.R.T.
upon the Harbour Master’s satisfaction of their competence. Such certificates shall be renewed annually.
The safe navigable draft in Stewart channel is 9 meter.
When two ships are ready to enter and leave the Alaq Patch simultaneously, the outbound ship shall have priority over the inbound ship
provided that, by so doing, the safety of navigation or the international regulations for the prevention of collision at sea are not
interfered with.
The inbound SPM Tanker’s pilot should check (random) the O2 contain for the cargo tanks before transit the channel and to pass the
reading to ADCO/JD terminal for record.
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4.1.20 Tankers, Gas Carriers, Sulphur and Bulk Carriers
Tankers, gas carriers, sulphur and bulk carriers are not permitted to berth at or unberth from any of the berths in Ruwais Port Limit
without a Port Authority pilot onboard.
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4.1.21 General Cargo Vessels
General cargo vessels are required to employ a pilot. Vessels are required to use the anchorage area designated for cargo operations,
but may anchor in the main anchorage while awaiting weather conditions to improve or availability of lighters or if the designated
anchorage is congested.
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4.1.22 Boat
Boat entering the service harbour are not required to hire pilotage services, but may do so by prior request to the Harbour Master.
Movements of all boats into, within or out of the service harbour are at the discretion of the Harbour Master.
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4.1.23 Exemption Certificate
Port Pilotage exemption certificate may be granted to masters of regular trading vessels of less than 3,000 NRT
upon the Harbour Master satisfaction of their competency. Such certificates shall be renewed annually (Ruwais Port).
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4.1.24 Anchorages, Berths, Mooring and Restricted Areas
Every vessel entering the Ruwais Petroleum Port limit shall occupy such anchorage, berth or mooring as may be directed by the Port
Authority, and shall move to any other anchorage, berth or mooring as and when required by Port Authority.
No vessel shall shift or change the anchorage, berth or mooring allotted except upon instructions from the Harbour Master.
No vessel shall have the right to any anchorage, berth or mooring within the port by priority of arrival or any other reason.
Note: - The main anchorage positions are delineated on Admiralty Chart No. 3780 and are identified by letter of the alphabet.
No vessel or boat, other than boat belonging to or acting for the Port Authority, shall make fast to or make contact with any
navigational aid, mark or buoy.
No moorings for vessels shall be laid down within the port without permission from The Port Authority and any such moorings may be
removed or examined as required by the Port Authority.
No buoy, floating mark or obstruction shall be laid anywhere within the Port for any reason without permission from the Port Authority.
The Port Authority shall have the right to remove any buoy or obstruction of whatever nature at its sole discretion and the owners
thereof shall be liable for any expenditure so incurred.
All vessels shall be moved or warped from place to place within the port by such route, means and with such appliances as may be
ordered by the Port Authority.
In the event of adverse weather conditions at times, or if, in the opinion of the Harbour Master, any situation warrants, the vessel
will provide extra adequate moorings in addition to the minimum required in order to safeguard the vessel and installation.
All ships berthing or unberthing or moving within the Port shall employ the services of such minimum number of tugs
as may be required and in a manner directed by the pilot in control of such an operation.(The charges for use of these tugs
have been accounted for in the prepaid port charges).
All ships berthing or unberthing at a main sea berth, oil jetty or cargo wharf will be provided with a suitable Port Authority
mooring launch (if required) to assist with the running of moorings and the lifting of submarine loading hoses in the
case of ADCO’s SPMs berths. (The charges for use of such a launch have been accounted for in the prepaid port charges).
A vessel that employs the use of a port tug without having the services of a pilot shall be charged such fees in respect of that tug
as prescribed for the period of use from the time the tug left the moorings to the time returned.
Whenever a port tug is dispatched to assist a vessel which is broken down, aground, or cannot manoeuvre as required, through some
disability, special towage fees will be charged in respect of such tug as prescribe.
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4.1.25 Restricted Areas
A restricted area exists around the ADCO sea berths within an area bounded by a line from Jebel Dhanna jetty.
24° 11.20’ N, 052° 37.51’ E to
Lat. 24° 13.06’ N and Long. 052° 37.48’ E to
A tangential position of No. 4 SPM. 1.131 M from buoy to
A tangential position 1.131 M from SPM No. 3 to Lat. 24° 10.48’ N and Long. 052° 37.57’ E
A restricted area exists around the Refinery, GASCO and Bulk Cargo terminals at Ruwais within an area bounded by a
line from a position:
a) Lat. 24° 08.36’ N, Long. 052° 41.12’ E thence 000° to a position.
b) Lat. 24° 11.18’ N, Long. 052° 41.12’ E thence 114 to a position.
c) Lat. 24° 10.00’ N, Long. 052° 45.27’ E thence 195 to a position.
d) Jetty head to Service Harbour (RIASH) in Lat. 24° 08.12 ’N, Long 052° 45.55’ E.
Navigation and anchoring within the restricted area are prohibited except to ships with pilot on board. Within this area no vessel or
boat may secure or make fast to the petroleum jetty without instruction from the Port Authority.
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4.1.26 Emergencies, Safety of Person and Property
If any vessel, oil terminal or construction operation is in danger or distress through fire, explosion, collision, stranding or whatever
cause within the Petroleum Ports limit, the Master or Person in charge shall immediately report the fact by the quickest means to the
Port Control. The Port Controller should inform the Harbour Master immediately.
This emergency communication should be achieved, if possible, by VHF radio channel 9 and the call prefixed with the words “MAYDAY,
MAYDAY, MAYDAY” or by the shore port telephone system.
For vessels at Refinery, GASCO, Bulk Sulphur or FERTIL and Borouge jetties the duty fire tug maintains a listening watch on VHF channel 16 and 9.
The Master of the vessel or the person in charge shall also take such steps as may remove or abate the danger or distress until further
assistance arrives, provided that no ship shall move from its berth for the purpose until instructed by the Harbour Master.
N.B. Fire or Explosion
Masters of vessels berthed at the gas or refined products terminal are hereby advised that, in the event of a fire or explosion onboard
the vessel, or on the jetty, they should order an emergency stoppage of loading / discharging operations.
Upon the stoppage of the flow of oil through the manifold, it is essential that the ship / shore loading pipes are disconnected and in
an emergency a shore gang may be unavailable; henceforth the pipes should be disconnected by ship’s personnel.
The port tugs have emergency standing orders and will proceed at once to the assistance of any jetty or vessel on fire. Tugs will hook
up to the vessel’s fire wires ready to pull the vessel clear of the berth.
If circumstances permit, the vessel’s moorings should be singled up in readiness. Quick release hooks are installed on the jetties
but should these become inaccessible, the vessel should prepare to cut or slip ships moorings.
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4.1.27 Medical Emergencies
If any person suffers a serious injury or sickness within the port limits and immediate medical attention becomes necessary, the master
of the vessel concerned or the person in charge of the location shall notify the emergency to the Port Control in a similar manner as
the provisions of reporting of an emergency.
N.B. The Port “MEDIVAC / CASEVAC” system for such emergencies will be put into immediate effect by the Port
Control.
Masters of all vessels are hereby advised that a brief but concise description of the injury or sickness must be stated at the time of
reporting. In the event a crew member has to be landed for hospitalisation, the following items should accompany the casualty:
- Passport and / or Seaman’s Discharge Book
- Vaccination Certificate
- Address of next of kin
- Brief report (if necessary pinned to an unconscious person) comprising:
- Time and cause of accident/sickness
- Time and description of medication administered, if any
- Further details of first aid given and / or symptoms noticed. Masters of vessels which are not berthed alongside Petroleum ports
jetties, should prepare invalid cases for landing in a fast launch or for picking up by helicopter, e.g. Niel Robertson stretcher,
and afford a weather lee (if possible) in adverse weather conditions.
A medical Officer and hospital facility are available, subject to the Company’s discretion, to vessel’s crews. Charges for
attention, treatment and associated facilities are for the vessel account. Request for the medical attention must be made through the
Harbour Master.
Personnel allowed ashore for medical attention must carry with them Passport 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
any other facilities.
The Master of any vessel within the port for which medical or police assistance is required, shall make a request for such assistance
through the Harbour Master / Agent. The transferring arrangement of the ship’s crew will be under the ship’s agent
responsibility.
The ship’s agent should notify the hospital in advance.
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4.1.28 Pollution
In the event that pollution of the Petroleum Ports water occurs, regardless of the cause, the person in charge or responsible for the
operation, work 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 immediately
a call should be made to the Port Control for assistance.
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 terminal surfaces to minimise the fire hazard potential.
Masters are advised that the use of dispersant chemicals for response to oil pollution on the sea is prohibited.
All vessels should have their oil spill response materials in a stand-by condition near the manifold.
Note: - Vessels using Petroleum Ports terminals are required to observe the IMO Conventions relating to pollution of the sea by oil and
are advised that violations will involve the Master, Owner and Agent in severe fines.
Owners and vessel operators shall be liable for all expenditures incurred in the clean up operations.
All port users and operators are advised that the failure to report a pollution incident is an offence against the regulations and
persons found contravening this requirement will be prosecuted in Abu Dhabi Courts and will be liable to heavy fines.
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4.1.29 Dangerous Goods
No person may bring explosives or dangerous goods into the Petroleum Ports limit without the written permission of the Port Authority.
Vessels importing “explosives” or dangerous goods of a flammable or corrosive nature will normally be assigned the
“Explosives” anchorages on arrival. A Port Authority representative will inspect the cargo and consult with the Master
and Agent before discharge. Stowage of the dangerous goods on board vessels should meet the segregation and stowage code required by the
IMDG code.
The unauthorised handling and detonating of any explosive or pyrotechnical device within the Port limits is strictly prohibited.
Where explosives are required for construction purposes the contractor concerned must apply to the Harbour Master for written permission.
Blasting for commercial purposes shall be under the strict control of the Port Authority.
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4.1.30 Private Boat
Every privately owned boat, whether the owner be a company or a private person, used for whatever purpose within Petroleum Ports limits
shall be registered at the Port Authority office.(PPA)
The Harbour Master’s office shall inspect boat annually to ensure its:
a) Seaworthiness,
b) The number of persons, including crew, permitted to be carried,
c) That there are sufficient lives jackets onboard, one for each person,
d) That the fire and safety appliances are in good order, and
e) The distress signals, where applicable, are in good order.
This rule shall apply to any private pleasure boat used for recreation or sport and propelled by oars, sails or mechanical means.
In the interest of safety of life, every excursion by private boat shall be reported to the Port Control giving the destination and the
intended time of return, and the person in charge of the boat shall report the safe return upon arrival.
In addition to the annual inspection, any boat may be ordered for inspection at any time at the Harbour Master’s discretion.
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4.1.31 Shore Access
No person may enter the port premises or go onboard without the authorisation from the Port Authority. Shore leave for crew members is
not permitted.
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4.1.32 Use of Life Boats
The lowering of ship’s lifeboats within the Petroleum Ports limit, also in the course of a statutory lifeboat drill, shall be duly
authorised by the Port Authority, is strictly prohibited and during such drill the lifeboats shall be lowered only to embarkation deck.
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4.1.33 Fire Wires (Towing off Wires)
All ships shall rig two fire wires, one near the bow and one near the stern. They will be secured to bollards with a minimum of five
turns and will be led directly to a Panama lead with no slack on deck. The cut board end of the wire will have an eye to which a heaving
line is attached and led back to the deck. During cargo operations the heaving line should be periodically adjusted to maintain the eye
of the fire wire one to two metres above the water. (Ref to annexure NO 8)
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4.1.34 Purging and / or Inerting
It is prohibited to carry out purging and / or inerting operations within the Petroleum Ports limit without prior permission of the
Harbour Master’s office.
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4.1.35 Rejection and Termination
If the Harbour Master or his representative is of the opinion that the vessel is unsuitable for any reason, the Harbour Master 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 a
rejection or termination shall be to the vessel’s account.
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4.1.36 Safety
The Port Authority maintains a rigid safety standard. PPA (Petroleum Ports Authority) is a member of the Oil Companies International
Marine Forum (O.C.I.M.F.) and as such follows procedures and safety practices recommended by this international organisation. The
ship’s master is presented with a form entitled “Terminal Ship / Shore Safety Checklist”. After a detailed review of each
safety item with the Loading Master/terminal representative, the master must sign the form. Before the start of operations, and from time to time
thereafter, a member of the terminal staff, where appropriate together with a responsible officer, will make a routine inspection of the
ship to ensure that the ship / shore safety checklist requirements are observed by both the ship and the shore crew. In cases of blatant
or repeated infringements of safety requirements, or where corrective action is needed, the terminal representative will not agree to
operations commencing, or should they have been started, he will require them to be stopped and the Harbour Master will have the right to
remove a vessel from the berth.
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4.1.37 Climate
The cool winter season extends over November to February with mean daily maximum temperatures of 25 to 30° C and night temperatures
of 10 to 15° C. The lowest recorded temperature being 4° C. Ground frost can occur inland. The hot summer season
extends over May to September with maximum day temperatures between 40 to 45°C, the highest recorded being 48° C. Night
temperatures are about 20 to 25° C. Therefore, it is important that during the hot season the temperature within the visiting tankers
accommodation shall not exceed 25° C.
Relative humidity is high throughout the year averaging between 50 to 60 per cent by day and 75 to 80 per cent 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 to 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 the West to North North East sector. They are strongest between November and 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
North-West is on record (January). The shamal or strong North West wind may blow for periods of up to three days and raise a rough sea
with waves up to 4.5 metres. Land and sea breeze is experienced throughout the year.
Visibility is 10 nautical miles for 70 per cent of the time and less than 2 nautical miles up to 5 per cent on 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 10.00 hours. Usually the fog banks drift to seaward towards Sir Baniyas Island.
Sea temperatures at 3 metres depth rage from 20°C (winter) to 32° C (summer). During the summer the 15 metres depth
temperature is only a degree or so lower than that at the surface.
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4.1.38 Wind and Tide
Prevailing winds are from the North West. Rise of tide can be up to 2 metres but the usual variation is 1 metre.
The highest average, spring high tide is about 2.0 metres above chart datum.
The lowest average, neap high tide is 1.0 metre above chart datum.
However there are occasions, when sudden gusts of local ‘Shamal’ winds may be experienced where winds can go as high as
50 kts or higher.
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4.1.39 Tidal Streams
In the outer approaches to 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 Baniyas.
Tidal currents in the area of the berths seldom exceed 0.4 knots.
Tidal current is generally along a NNW SSE axis.
Tides are generally diurnal; winds from NE and NW may cause an increase up to 0.6 metres in the height of the tide.
Max.
Tidal rise 1.2 m.
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4.1.40 Moorings
Vessels should have a minimum of eight mooring lines available at each end of the vessel. General mooring patterns used are:-
| For vessels up to 130,000 DWT |
| |
Headlines |
Breastlines |
Spring |
| forward |
3 |
2 |
2 |
| aft |
3 |
2 |
2 |
| For vessels above 130,000 DWT |
| forward |
3 |
3 |
2 |
| aft |
3 |
3 |
2 |
Moorings which are of differing materials are not acceptable for use to the same mooring dolphin. Mixed moorings are not acceptable.
Once moored, ships fitted with automatic tension winches should not use such Winches in the automatic mode.
Mooring ropes must not be left on the winch drum. Synthetic moorings have too much elasticity and allow the vessel to range, or drift
away from the berth during periods of adverse weather. Therefore moorings should preferably be all steel wires.
Some vessels may use synthetic moorings for head or stern lines. However, breast and spring moorings are to be steel wires.
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4.1.41 Marine Operation Weather Parameters – Ruwais Port
RUWAIS
BERTHS |
WIND
DIRECTION |
SUSPEND
BERTHING |
SUSPEND
CARGO
OPERATION |
DISCONNECT
LOADING
ARMS/HOSES |
UNBE-
RTHING |
ADCO
JD-SPM |
All
Direction |
 |
|
35 |
35 |
40 |
40 |
TAKREER
BERTHS |
| 45° |
 |
|
25 |
30 |
35 |
PPA
Decision |
 |
| 45° |
|
15 |
GASCO
BERTHS |
| 45° |
|
|
25 |
30 |
35 |
PPA
Decision |
|
| 45° |
|
15 |
FERTIL
SULPHUR
BERTHS |
All
Direction |
|
|
20 |
27 |
30 |
PPA
Decision |
BOROUGE
BERTH |
All
Direction
|
|
|
20 |
30 |
30 |
PPA
Decision |
| ** PPA Discretion (based on ADNOC- CoP) |
|
|
| Visibility |
 |
Less than 0.5 NM |
Suspend Berthing/Unberthing |
|
|
Less than 1.0 NM |
Suspend Channel Transit |
|
- It is important for all Marine Personnel to understand that the limits stated above are for Guidelines purposes.
- In all cases, evaluation of the situation to be conducted prior any decision reverting to the above parameters and subject to Pilot
discretion. Determination: Anemometer (in knots) holding at the Specific wind speed above for Not less than 5 minutes.
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4.1.42 Miscellaneous
The Master or Agent of any ship within the port shall inform the port control giving at least Four (4) hrs notice of departure and shall
further confirm the time of departure Two (2) hrs before being ready to sail.
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4.2 Das Island Petroleum Ports
Das Petroleum Port consist of DAS ISLAND terminals, ZIRKU ISLAND terminal and MUBARRAZ ISLAND terminal
4.2.1. Das Island
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4.2.02 Location
DAS Island lies 90 miles North West of the city of Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. DAS Island is the terminal for
processing, storage and export of crude oil from the Zakum, Umm Shaif, Bunduq and ABK oil fields by Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company
(ADMA-OPCO); and for liquefying the associated gas and sulphur, processed by Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company Limited (ADGAS).
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4.2.03 VHF Radio
All Communications shall be in English.
DAS Marine Port Control maintains a 24 hour watch on VHF channel 16/12.
All communications other than VHF will be as detailed hereunder.
DAS Island Radio Mast is installed in position:
Lat. 25° 08’ 30.39” N, Long. 052° 52’ 43.90” E.
Red lights visible all round the horizon are established at the top of the mast, 268 feet
(81.8 metres) above chart datum.
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4.2.04 Entering and Navigation Within the Port
Navigation / movement within the Port limits are permitted subject to prior permission being granted by the Port Authority. Vessel
visiting the port area must have onboard, a sufficient range of current hydrographic charts and other nautical publications (such as
light list, tide tables, pilot books, etc.) relevant to the area. These charts and publications must be of the latest edition and kept
up to date with regard to notice to mariners and other notices promulgated for the area.
Prior to port entry and during pilotage, position fixing should be carried out at frequent Intervals.
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4.2.05 Cautions
The Umm Shaif oil field is approximately 20 miles to the east of DAS Island.
The Zakum oil field is approximately 48 miles to the south east of DAS Island.
The Bunduq oil field is approximately 15 miles to the west of DAS Island.
The ABK oil field is approximately 25 miles to the NNE of DAS Island.
The fields, together with their associated oil and gas pipelines to DAS Island, are marked upon hydrographic charts pertaining to the area.
It is essential that Vessels / Boat approaching DAS Port do not enter the oil field areas or anchor in the vicinity of submarine pipelines.
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4.2.06 Service Harbour
DAS Island Service Harbour is situated at the south of DAS Island. There are a total of 14 berths available at this time.
Inner harbour consists of twelve berths (No. 3 through No. 14). The facilities are reserved for ADMA-OPCO Boat, Government Boat and
Contracted Boat for the loading / discharge of materials and supplies. The maximum permissible draft is 9 feet (2.7 metres) usage of
which is governed by the Port Authority / ADMA-OPCO.
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4.2.07 Eastern Extension
Consists of two berths (No. 1 and 2) which are reserved for use by ADMA-OPCO, port tugs, and for importation of petroleum products.
Maximum draft permitted is 15.5 feet (4.7 metres).
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4.2.08 Reporting of Incidents or Defects
If any incident occurs within the DAS Port, it must be reported immediately and in writing to the Port Authority.
Incidents between ships / boats must likewise be reported but the owners are responsible for their own legal action.
Any defects, machinery or equipment failures, etc. which occurs while the vessel is at the port, should immediately be reported to the Port
Authorities, followed by a written report giving full details.
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4.2.09 Tugs and Mooring Launches
Fire-fighting / pollution control/berthing tugs and Mooring Boats are always available at DAS Island to assist in berthing/unberthing of
Vessels at the crude oil, LNG /LPG / Paraffinic Naphtha and Sulphur facilities. A total of 5 tugs, 2 pilot boats and 5 mooring cum line
boats are stationed at Das at all times to assist in the berthing / unberthing of vessels at Das / Zirku and Mubarraz Terminals.
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4.2.10 General Cargo Operation
No general cargo is handled at Das Island terminals.
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4.2.11 Bunkers
Not available.
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4.2.12 Water, Provisions and Supplies
Not available.
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4.2.13 Crew Change
There are no facilities for crews of visiting vessels to join or leave vessels at DAS Island. Repatriation for medical reasons only in
extreme emergency may be arranged at Master’s request with the consent of the DAS Island Resident Medical Officer and Chief of
Police and HM office.
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4.2.14 Ships’ Business
Sole agents at DAS Island are the Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO).
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4.2.15 Gangways
Shore gangways are provided at Tanker berths No. 4 & 5. Vessel to provide access steps from gangway at ship’s rail. At SPM
Tanker berths No. 3 and 6 the vessel must provide accommodation ladder on both sides of the vessel for access.
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4.2.16 Pratique
Vessels arriving at DAS Island must carry the usual Bill of Health for Ports visited on the voyage. Masters of vessels are required to
inform the Port Authorities in their pre-arrival questionnaire if there is any sick person onboard or if there has been any sickness
onboard within the week prior to arrival.
Pratique is granted by the Port Medical Officer, through the Pilot.
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4.2.17 Pre-arrival Information
All vessels calling at DAS or Zirku, Mubaraaz Port must pass the pre-arrival information at least 72 hours in advance in the same format
and sequential order so as to avoid unnecessary delays. Update ETA at 48 hours and 24 and 12
hours prior to arrival and contact Port Control on VHF Ch. 16/12 four (4) hours before arrival.
Send your reply directly to the Harbour Master DAS Petroleum Port Authority as per the e-mail id in the contact details.
Vessels to submit following pre arrival information
a. 1. Pre arrival Questionnaire, 2. Health Declaration, 3. Ballast Water Management, 4. International Tonnage Certificate
b. 1. ISPS code Security Questionnaire, 2. Crew List
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4.2.18 Documents and Specimen Forms
Before commencement of any berthing operation by the Port Authority appointed pilot, the ship master should sign and stamp
certain initial documents. These initial documents contain:
- Vessel declaration by the Master
- Ballast declaration
- Conditions of use of Petroleum Ports terminal facilities
- Safety requirements
In addition, Form No. 019-MAR-4, Pre-berthing declaration Supreme Petroleum Council boycott declaration.
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4.2.19 Vessels Anchoring
Vessels anchoring to await berthing instructions in Petroleum Port limit must advise “DAS Port Control” via VHF Radio of:
- Anchoring time in LT (L.T. is GMT + 4)
- Anchoring position (bearing and distance from tanker berth No. 6 (SPM)
- All Vessels at anchor must keep a listening watch on VHF Channel 16/12
All vessels must drop anchor in position given by the Port Control Room
When a vessel intends to leave the anchorage, it must obtain prior approval from “DAS Port Control” via VHF Radio of:
Intended time to heave up anchor
- Reason for departing
- Time departed anchorage (anchor clear)
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4.2.20 Pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory for all ships navigating within port limits. This rule is not applicable
to U.A.E. Naval Coastguard vessels or boat who may, having ascertained channel clearance from
port control, proceed without the services of a pilot. The Pilot is the designed representatives
of the Port Authority and, as such, is responsible to the Port Authority for the observance and
implementation of standing instructions for marine operations.
To be noted for all vessels and agents that Das Port & Zirku Port were operating under one
management authority (One Harbourmaster, One Port Officer & One Control Tower) at Das Island
Control Tower so far for all vessels coming in or out of this Port have to call the CT on VHF Radio.
Pilot Boarding Stations will be as follow:
• Vessels approaching from South (Zirku Channel) is ( 25° 00' 00" N, 053° 02' 30" E)
• Vessels approaching from North DW Channel is ( 25° 10' 00" N, 052° 56' 30" E)
Pilot will undertake the pilotage, berthing and unberthing of the vessel except that 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.
The master should inform the pilot of the ship’s characteristics using a pilot card. This card should be completed as directed by
the Master and handed to the pilot on boarding the vessel. The pilot shall inform / explain to the master the weather conditions, berthing
arrangements, passage plan and his navigational intentions, use of tugs and other external facilities. Such information should be
agreed by the master.
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4.2.21 Tankers, Gas Carriers and Sulphur Carriers
Tankers, gas carriers and sulphur carriers are not permitted to berth at or unberth from any of the berths in DAS / Zirku / Mubaraaz
Island without a Port Authority Pilot onboard.
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4.2.22 Boat
Boat entering the inner harbour is not required to hire pilotage services, but may do so by prior application to the Port Authority.
Movements of all Boat into, within or out of the boat harbour are at the discretion of the Port Authority.
Allocation of berths is arranged through Port Authority.
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4.2.23 Anchorages, Berths, Mooring and Restricted Areas
- Every vessel entering the Port shall occupy such anchorage, berth or mooring as may be directed by the Port Control, and shall
move to any other anchorage, berth or mooring as and when required by Harbour Master.
- No vessel shall shift or change the anchorage, berth or mooring allotted except upon instructions from the Port Control.
- No vessel shall have the right to any anchorage, berth or mooring within the port by priority of arrival or any other reason.
- No vessel or Boat, other than Boat belonging to or acting for the Port Authority, shall make fast to or make contact with any
navigational aids, mark or buoy.
- No moorings for Vessels shall be laid down within the port without permission from the Harbour Master and any such moorings may be
removed or examined as required by the Authority.
- No buoy, floating mark or obstruction shall be laid anywhere within the Port for any reason without permission from the Port
Authority.
- The Port Authority shall have the right to remove any buoy or obstruction of whatever nature at its sole discretion and the owners
thereof shall be liable for any expenditure so incurred.
- All Vessels shall be moved or warped from place to place within the port by such route, means and with such appliances as may be
ordered by the Port Authority.
- All ships berthing or unberthing or moving within the Port shall employ the services of such minimum number of tugs as may be
required and in a manner directed by the pilot in control of such an operation. The charges for use of these tugs have been
accounted for in the prepaid port charges.
- All ships berthing or unberthing at a main sea berth, oil jetty or cargo wharf will be provided with a suitable Port Authority
mooring launch (if required) to assist with the running of moorings and the lifting of submarine / floating loading pipelines.
(The charges for the use of such launch have been accounted for in the prepaid port charges).
- In the event of adverse weather conditions at times, or if, in the opinion of the Harbour Master, any situation warrants, the
vessel will provide extra adequate moorings in addition to the minimum required in order to safeguard the vessel and installation.
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4.2.24 Main Anchorage Area
| A |
LAT 25° 06.6 N |
LONG 052° 55.5’ E to |
| B |
LAT 25° 04’ N |
LONG 052° 55.5’ E to |
| C |
LAT 25° 04’ N |
LONG 053° 01.8’ E to |
| D |
LAT 25° 06.2’ N |
LONG 053° 01.8 E |
| E |
LAT 25º 06.6’ N |
LONG 053º 58.8’ E & finally to (A) |
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4.2.25 Cautions
Pipelines connecting the tanker berths to the shore lie close to the northern boundary of this anchorage. Within the small Boat anchorage
area are mooring buoys installed by the Company for their own usage. The number of buoys installed and their positions are liable to be
changed without promulgation of any notices. The use of these buoys by any Boat is subject to permission being granted by the Port
Authority. Unauthorized occupancy of these buoys could result in strong action being taken against the Boat, any consequential
damage / loss of earnings / incidental expenses, etc. incurred by the Company will be for the account of the offending Boat.
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4.2.26 Holding Ground (Sea Bed)
The sea bed 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.
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4.2.27 Prohibited Anchorages
Prohibited anchorage areas have been established at DAS Island. Use of anchors within these areas is strictly prohibited.
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4.2.28 Prohibited Anchorages – South of Das Island
A prohibited anchorage area is established to the south of DAS Island in an area encompassed by a line joining the following positions:
| A |
LAT 25° 08’ 40” N |
LONG 052° 52’ 56” E to |
| B |
LAT 25° 08 ’10” N |
LONG 052° 52’ 56” E to |
| C |
LAT 25° 08’ 10” N |
LONG 052° 53’ 00” E to |
| D |
LAT 25° 09’ 00” N |
LONG 052° 53’ 00” E to |
| E |
LAT 25° 09’ 00” N |
LONG 052° 53’ 20” E to then east to shore |
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4.2.29 Prohibited Anchorage-Tanker Berth no 3 & 6
A prohibited anchorage areas exists within a circular area of radius 1,500 feet (460 metres) centered on tanker berth No. 3 in LAT
25° 08’ 56” N. LONG 052° 54’ 08” E and on tanker berth No. 6 in LAT 25° 08’ 02” N. LONG
052° 55’ 38” E.
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4.2.30 Prohibited Anchorage – Artificial Reef
A prohibited anchorage areas exists within a circular area of radius 650 feet (200 metres) centered on an Artificial Reef in position:
Lat 25° 08.2’ N Long 052°
52.2’ E
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4.2.31 Restricted Areas
Restricted areas have been established at DAS Island. Vessels/Boats are only allowed to enter these areas for duly authorised operational
purposes.
Restricted areas no. 1 & 2
| a |
LAT 25° 09’ 33” N |
LONG 052° 52’ 00” E to |
| b |
LAT 25° 09’ 31” N |
LONG 052° 53’ 15” E to |
| c |
LAT 25° 08’ 35” N |
LONG 052° 53’ 36” E to |
| d |
LAT 25° 08’ 40” N |
LONG 052° 53’ 55” E to |
| e |
LAT 25° 09’ 27” N |
LONG 052° 53’ 36” E to |
| f |
LAT 25° 09’ 30” N |
LONG 052° 53’ 36” E to |
| g |
LAT 25° 10’ 05” N |
LONG 052° 53’ 26” E to |
| h |
LAT 25° 10’ 05” N |
LONG 052° 53’ 06” E to |
| i |
LAT 25° 11’ 04” N |
LONG 052° 53’ 06” E to |
| j |
LAT 25° 11’ 04” N |
LONG 052° 53’ 00” E to |
| k |
LAT 25° 10’ 30” N |
LONG 052° 53’ 00” E to |
| l |
LAT 25° 10’ 30” N |
LONG 052° 52’ 30” E to |
| m |
LAT 25° 09’ 10” N |
LONG 052° 52’ 30” E to |
Restricted area no. 3
A circular area of radius 1,500 feet (460 metres) centered on tanker berth No. 3 in position:
LAT 25° 08’ 56” N
LONG 052° 54’ 08” E
Restricted area no. 4
A circular area of radius 1,500 feet (460 metres) centered on tanker berth No. 6 in position:
LAT 25° 08’ 02” N
LONG 052° 55’ 38” E
Restricted area no. 5
A circular area of radius 650 feet (200 metres) centered on an Artificial Reef in position:
LAT 25° 08.2’ N
LONG 052° 52.2’ E
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4.2.32 Emergencies, Safety of Person and Property
If any vessel, oil terminal or construction operation is in danger or distress through fire, explosion, collision, stranding or whatever
cause, the Master or Person in charge shall immediately report the fact by the quickest means to the Port Control.
This emergency communication should be achieved, if possible, by VHF radio channel 16/12 and the call prefixed with the words “
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY” or by the shore port telephone system.
The Master of the vessel or the person in charge, shall also take such steps as may remove or abate the danger or distress until further
assistance arrives, provided that no ship shall move from its berth for the purpose until instructed by the Port Authority.
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4.2.33 Medical Emergencies
If any person suffers a serious injury or sickness within the Port Limits and immediate medical attention becomes necessary, the Master
of the vessel concerned, or the person in charge of the location, shall notify the emergency to the Port Control in a similar manner as
the provision of reporting of emergency.
Masters of all Vessels are hereby advised that a brief but concise description of the injury or sickness must be stated at the time of
reporting. In the event 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) Address of next of kin
c) Brief report (if necessary, pinned to an unconscious person) comprising:-
- Time and cause of accident / sickness
- Time and description of medication administered, if any
- Further details of first aid given and/or symptoms noticed
Masters of Vessels which are not berthed alongside the Service or Inner Harbour jetties should prepare invalid cases for landing in a
fast launch or picking up by helicopter, e.g. Niel Robertson stretcher, and afford a weather lee (if possible) in adverse weather
conditions.
A Company Medical Officer and a small hospital are available, subject to the Company’s discretion, to Vessels’ crews.
Charges for attention, treatment and associated facilities are for the Vessels account.
Personnel allowed ashore for medical attention must carry with them Passport / Seaman’s card 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.
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4.2.34 Pollution
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In the event that pollution of the Port water occurs, regardless of the cause, the person in
charge or responsible for the operation, work or location where the pollution was initiated
should immediately report the incident to the Port Control.
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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 terminal surfaces to minimize the fire hazard.
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Masters are advised that the use of dispersant chemicals for response to oil pollution on the sea is prohibited.
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All Vessels should have their oil spill response materials in a stand-by condition near the manifold.
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Vessels using terminals are required to observe the International Conventions relating to
pollution of the sea and are advised that violations will involve the Master, Owner and
Agent in severe fines.
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Owners and vessel operators shall be liable for all expenditure incurred in the clean up operations.
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All port users and operators are advised that the failure to report a pollution incident is an
offence against the regulations and persons found contravening this requirement will be prosecuted
in Abu Dhabi Courts and be liable to heavy fines.
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4.2.35 Dangerous Goods (Annex 2)
No person may bring explosives or dangerous goods into the Port without the written permission of the Port Authority. Vessels importing
“explosives” or dangerous goods of a flammable or corrosive nature will normally be assigned the “Explosives”
anchorages on arrival. A Port Authority representative will inspect the cargo and consult with the Master and Agent before discharge.
Stowage of the dangerous goods on board Vessels should meet the segregation and stowage code required by the IMDG code.
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4.2.36 Private Boats
Every privately owned Boat, whether the owner be a company or a private person, used for whatever purpose within Port Limits, shall be
registered at the Port Authority (PPA) office. The Harbour Master shall inspect Boat annually to ensure
| 1 |
Seaworthiness |
| 2 |
The number of persons, including crew, permitted to be carried
that there are sufficient life jackets onboard, one for each person |
| 3 |
That the fire and safety appliances are in good order |
| 4 |
That distress signals, where applicable, are in good order |
This rule shall apply to any private pleasure Boat used for recreation or sport and propelled by oars, sails or mechanical means. In the
interest of safety of life, every excursion by private Boat shall be reported to the Port Control giving the destination and the intended
time of return, and the person in charge of the Boat shall report the safe return upon arrival.
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4.2.37 Shore Access
No person may enter the port shore premises without authorisation from the Port Authority. No person may go onboard any vessel without
authorisation from the Port Authority. Shore leave for crew members is not permitted.
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4.2.38 Use of LifeBoats
The lowering of ship’s lifeboats within the Port, except in the course of a statutory lifeboat drill, duly authorised by the Port
Authority, is strictly prohibited and even during such drills the lifeboats shall be lowered only o embarkation deck.
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4.2.39 Fire Wires (Towing off Wires)
Ships shall rig two fire wires, one near the bow and one near the stern. They will be secured to bollards with a minimum of five turns
and will be led directly to a Panama lead with no slack on deck. The cut board end of the wire will have an eye to which a heaving line
is attached and led back to the deck. During cargo operations the heaving line should be periodically adjusted to maintain the eye of
the fire wire one to two metres above the water. (Refer Annexure 8)
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4.2.40 Purging and / or Inerting
It is prohibited to carry out purging and / or inerting operations within the port without prior permission of the Harbour Master.
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4.2.41 Rejection and Termination
If the Harbour Master or his representative is of the opinion that the vessel is unsuitable for any reason, the Harbour Master 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 a
rejection or termination shall be to the vessel’s account.
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4.2.42 Safety
Petroleum Ports Authority, ADMA-OPCO, ZADCO and ADOC are members of the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (O.C.I.M.F.) and as such
follows procedures and safety practices recommended by this international organisation. The ship’s master is presented with a form
of “Ship / Shore Safety Checklist”. After a detailed review of each safety item with the Loading Master/ terminal representative, the master
must sign the form. Before the start of operations, and from time to time thereafter, a member of the terminal staff, where appropriate
together with a responsible officer, will make a routine inspection of the ship to ensure that the ship / shore safety checklist
requirements are observed by both the ship and the shore crew. In cases of blatant or repeated infringements of safety requirements, or
where corrective action is needed, the terminal representative will not agree to operations commencing, or should they have been started,
he will require them to be stopped and the Harbour Master will have the right to remove a vessel from the berth.
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4.2.43 Climate
The cool winter season extends over November to February with mean daily temperatures of 25 to 30° C and night temperatures
of 10 to 15° C. The lowest recorded temperature being 4° C. Ground frost can occur inland.
The hot summer season extends over May to September with mean day temperatures between 40 to 45°C, the highest recorded being
48° C, Night temperatures are about 30 to 35° C, Therefore, it is important that during the hot season the temperature within
the visiting tankers accommodation shall not exceed 25° C whilst moored at the berth.
Relative humidity is high throughout the year averaging between 50 to 60 per cent by day and 75 to 80 per cent 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 to 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 the West to North North East sector. They are strongest between November and 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
North-West is on record (January). The shamal or strong North West wind may blow for periods of up to three days and raise a rough sea
with waves up to 4.5 metres. Land and sea breeze is experienced throughout the year.
Visibility is 10 nautical miles for 70 per cent of the time and less than 2 nautical miles up to 5 per cent on 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 10.00 hours.
Sea temperatures at 3 metres depth range from 20 ° C (winter) to 32° C (summer). During the summer the 15 metres depth
temperature is only a degree or so lower than that at the surface.
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4.2.44 Wind and Tide
Prevailing winds are from the North West. Rise of the tide can be up to 2 metres but the usual variation is 1 metre. Occasionally sudden
gust of local ‘Shamal’ winds may be experienced where wind velocities can increase to 45-50 kts.
The highest average, spring high tide is 2.0 metres above the chart datum. The lowest average, neap high tide is 1.0 metres above chart
datum.
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4.2.45 Marine Operation Weather Parameters
| Description |
TB # 3 |
TB # 4 |
TB # 5 |
TB # 6 |
| Wind from East |
Wind from West |
Wind from East |
Wind from West |
| Suspend Berthing |
25 Kts |
15 Kts |
25 Kts |
15 Kts |
20 Kts |
25 Kts |
| Stop Loading |
35 Kts |
20 Kts |
35 Kts |
15 Kts |
20 Kts |
35 Kts |
| Disconnect Arms / Hoses |
40 Kts |
20 Kts (Consider Unberthing) |
35 Kts |
15 Kts (Consider Unberthing) |
20 Kts |
40 Kts |
| Unberth |
As Req, d |
25 Kts |
40 Kts |
20 Kts |
25 Kts |
As Req, d |
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4.3 Zirku Island
4.3.01 Location
ZIRKU Island is located in the Arabian Gulf at approximately 24° 52’N and 053° 04.1’ E at about 75 nautical miles WNW
from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The island is approximately 5 km. long and 2.5 km. wide.
A zone of very rugged hills with ridges is located in the centre and NNW with an elevated point of 163 metres and a low flat sandy and
dusty zone in the SSE.
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4.3.02 VHF Radio
ZIRKU Island terminal is controlled by Das Port Control room.
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4.3.03 Cautions
The Umm Shaif oil field is approximately 12 miles to the NNE of ZIRKU Island.
The Zakum oil field is approximately 14 miles to the East of ZIRKU Island.
The fields, together with their associated oil and gas pipelines to ZIRKU/DAS Island, are marked upon hydrographic charts pertaining to
the area.
It is essential that vessels / boat approaching ZIRKU Island do not enter the oil field areas or anchor in the vicinity of submarine
pipelines.
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4.3.04 Service Harbour
ZIRKU Island Service Harbour is situated at the east of ZIRKU Island.
The main jetty located on the east coast of the Island is approximately 1,250 m long. The jetty has a water depth of between 2 m
and 4.5 m and is fitted with 15 bollards of 30 to 40 tons bollard pull.
The quay available for berthing is 160 m long (525’) oriented NW / SE has the main jetty breakwater, usage of which is governed by
the Port Authority / ZADCO.
The jetty is also equipped with a Ro-Ro facility for small Vessels.
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4.3.05 General Cargo Operations Cargo Handling
Cargo Handling
Contractors have to supply the Island with their own mobile equipment to discharge vessels and barges, if not previously arranged with
Company.
As soon as the cargo handling is completed, users should remove their mobile equipment to keep the jetty area clear.
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4.3.06 Location of Cranes
Mobile crane available upon request.
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4.3.07 Bunkers
Not available.
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4.3.08 Water Provisions and Supplies
Not available.
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4.3.09 Boat
Boat 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 Boat into, within or out of the boat harbour is at the discretion of the Port Authority. Allocation of berths is the
sole responsibility of ZIRKU Marine.
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4.3.10 Boat and Barges
This anchorage lies approximately 1 mile to the south, south east of the main jetty (east of island) in an area encompassed by a line
joining the following positions:
| a) |
Lat. |
24° 50.0’ 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 |
An anchorage buoy (Yellow Pillar Fl.5 sec.) marking the NE corner of this area has been installed in position:
Lat. 24° 51.3’ N
Long 053° 06.9’ E
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4.3.11 Prohibited Anchorage Areas / Cautions
To avoid the underwater oil pipelines damage, prohibited anchorage areas are defined as follows:
0.5 nautical miles on each side of the M.O.L. (Main Oil Line) input line.
0.5 nautical mile on each side of the loading lines.
0.5 nautical mile on each side of gas line from ZIRKU Island to DAS Island.
M.O.L. input line from Zakum field reaches the island in the middle of the east coast.
To keep safe navigation for ships and barges approaching the main jetty, a prohibited anchorage area has been established in a 0.5
nautical mile semi-circle from the jetty and to seaward.
Anchorage within the port limits and outside the waiting anchorage areas is prohibited. Exceptions to this may be given by the Harbour
Master.
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4.3.12 Restricted Areas
Restricted areas have been established at ZIRKU Petroleum Port. Vessels / Boat are only allowed to enter these areas for duly authorised
operational purposes. These areas are as follows:
Restricted Area No. 1
A circular area of radius one nautical mile centered on each of SPM “A” and “B” in position:
SPM “A”
Lat. 25° 00.5’ N
Long 052° 59.0’ E
SPM “B”
Lat. 25° 01.6’ N
Long 052° 59.6’ E
Restricted Area No. 2
A circular area of radius one nautical mile centered on the repeater platform in position:
Lat 25° 01.7’ N
Long 052° 55.7’ E
Restricted Area No. 3
A circular area of radius 0.5 nautical mile centered on the ZIRKU flare platform (ZFP) in position:
-
Lat 24° 51’ 32.69” N
Long 053° 02’ 34.4” E
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4.3.13 Fire or Explosion
- Masters of Vessels berthed at terminals are hereby advised that, in the event of a fire or explosion onboard of the vessel or on the
berth, they should order an emergency stoppage of loading / discharging operations.
- Upon the stoppage of the flow of oil through the manifold it is essential that the ship / shore loading hoses are disconnected and in
an emergency a shore gang may be unobtainable so that the hoses should be disconnected by ship’s personnel.
- The port tugs have emergency standing orders and will proceed at once to the assistance of any terminal or vessel on fire. The tugs
will hook up to the vessel’s fire wires ready to pull the vessel clear off the berth.
If circumstances permit, the vessel’s moorings should be singled up in readiness. Should letting go from the terminal become inaccessible,
the vessel should prepare to cut or slip mooring ropes and wires.
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4.3.14 Wind and Tide
Prevailing winds are from the North West. Rise of tide can be up to 2 metres but the usual variation is
1 metre. The highest average, spring high tide is about 1.4 metres above chart datum.
The lowest average, neap high tide is 1.0 metre above chart datum.
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4.3.15 Currents
At ZIRKU Island tidal currents are semi diurnal. Roughly the flood runs from west to east and the ebb runs from east to west.
Eddies are created at the vicinity of any obstacle (breakwater, jetties, etc.) especially close to the south sandy island. Currents can reach
a speed of 2 knots.
These predictions may be found to be considerably altered by strong winds, especially the shamal.
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4.3.16 Marine Operation Weather Parameters
| ZIRKU TERMINAL |
| Weather Criteria for ZIRKU |
| Berth |
Suspend Berthing |
Stop Loading |
Disconnect Hoses |
Unberth |
| SPM “A” |
25 Kts |
35 Kts |
40 Kts |
As Req’d by PPA |
| SPM “B” |
25 Kts |
35 Kts |
40 Kts |
As Req’d by PPA |
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4.3.17 Pilotage
To be noted for all vessels and agents that Das Port & Zirku Port were operating under one
management authority (One Harbourmaster, One Port Officer & One Control Tower) at Das Island
Control Tower so far for all vessels coming in or out of this Port have to call the CT on VHF Radio.
Pilot Boarding Stations will be as follow:
• Vessels approaching from South (Zirku Channel) is ( 25° 00' 00" N, 053° 02' 30" E)
• Vessels approaching from North DW Channel is ( 25° 10' 00" N, 052° 56' 30" E)
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4.4 Mubarraz Island
Mubarraz Island is located approximately Lat. 24o – 28’ North Long 053° - 22’ East, some 55 miles west of Port of Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates, Arabian Gulf.
The island constitutes export terminal for crude oil produced by Abu Dhabi Oil Company Limited (Japan) (hereinafter referred to as
“the Company”). Crude oil produced from the Company’s Mubarraz Oilfield is transport to Central Facilities Platform (CFP)
situated approximately 19 miles east northeast of Mubarraz Island by 4” to 14 flow lines, thence relayed by 14” transmission
line to the island. Another crude oil produced from West Mubarraz oil field is transported through 8” pipeline under the causeway to
storage tank.
Both crude oil are blended and exported from the Island as Mubarraz Blend crude oil.
The company has tank storage capacity of 2,240,000 barrels of crude oil on the Island.
Average API Gravity of crude oil to be loaded is 39 degrees and flash point is below
0° Centigrade.
Tanker loading is accomplished by means of a Single Point Mooring (SPM) system installed about 8 miles offshore east of the Island.
The SPM is suitable for tankers up to 330,000 MT SDWT, the maximum trim during manoeuvring is 3 (three) meters by the
astern.
A general layout of the Terminal is shown on Exhibit “A”.
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4.4.01 Charts
The following charts are recommended for use in Abu Dhabi waters:
British Admiralty Chart Nos. 3178, 3413, 2889 and 3716.
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4.4.02 Tides and Tidal Currents
The maximum tidal level in this area is 7 feet; the average tidal level at the Spring tide 3 feet and the Chart Datum is 0.8 feet below
I.S.L.W. Tidal current is variable according to the lay of the land. But the flowing tide usually runs South-eastwards and ebbing tide
North-westwards. Speed of a current is around 2 knots at the highest.
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4.4.03 Approaches to the Mubarraz Terminal
British Admiralty Charts Nos. 3178 and 3413 cover the approaches to the Port of Mubarraz. Tankers calling the Mubarraz
Terminal without necessary charts, full information shall be given by Fax.
Alternatively, the buoy positions shall be enquired by VHF upon request to “ Mubarraz Terminal’ or Das Port Control,
as she approaches but prior notice or requiring this service should be given in the vessel’s arrival message.
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4.4.04 Navigation in Shallow Waters
There are some shoals with depth of 14.9 meters (49 feet) in the area between Buoy No.14 and No.15. Masters should pay
due consideration to the effect of draw down at speed on vessel’s draft in the shallow water, bearing in mind vessel’s trim.
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4.4.05 Maximum Draft
Maximum allowable draft is 13.5 meters
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4.4.06 Anchorage Location at the Port of Mubarraz (For waiting Pilot)
Tanker Anchorage
Tanker Anchorage is within half mile radius from Lat 24° - 36.30’ N Long. 053° - 39.20’E (Approx. 340° 2.5 nm from No.
7 Buoy). The depth of water is 20 meters or more. The seabed all around the anchorage is mud sand. Holding is not so
good and vessel is advised to pay out at least 6 shackles of chain. Vessels shall be advised by radio of suitable anchorage if berth and
anchorage are not immediately available.
VESSELS SHOULD UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ANCHOR OR WAIT AT THE SOUTH AREA OF LAT. 24°-35’
N WITHOUT OBTAINING PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE PPA / TERMINAL SUPERINTENDENT.
(A) Anchorage for Dry-cargo ships
PPA / Terminal Superintendent directs Anchorage for Dry-cargo ships through VHF radio.
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4.4.07 Prohibited Area for Navigation and Anchorage.
The area within 1.15 miles radius from CFP is prohibited for navigation and anchorage. No Vessels shall anchor within the range of 1.5
miles from submarine pipelines.
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4.4.08 Tide and Current Tables
“Tide and Current Table” is published annually by the Company applicable to the Mubarraz Island and the surrounding area
and will be obtained on application to the company.
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4.4.09 Notice of Arrival
Vessels should advise their ETA Mubarraz at least 1 week, 72 hours, 48 hours and again 24 hours before arrival by E-mail directly to Das
Port Control as detailed in the contact list or by Fax through Vessels agent.
Confirmation of ETA should be made a few hours before arrival at “Approach Buoy” by calling “Mubarraz Terminal”
on channel 17 VHF and Das Port Control on VHF Ch 16/12.
Vessels should advise their time of anchoring through VHF and thereafter maintain a continuous listening watch on channel VHF ch 17/16/12
until the PPA Pilot / Loading Master and Company’s Representative boards.
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4.4.10 Notice of Readiness
The Master of each vessel should present a Notice of Readiness to the Pilot / Loading Master who signs it on behalf of the Company.
The Notice of Readiness should be tendered at the time of dropping anchor at the assigned anchorage or at the time of the Pilot on board
the vessel to commence berthing.
The vessel, however, is prohibited from berthing unless she reaches No. 5 Buoy at least one (1) hour before the sunset,
and Notice of Readiness will not be accepted until the next sunrise even if the vessel has already anchored in the tanker waiting
anchorage.
Notice 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 or visibility is too poor for incoming tankers to berth.
The decision regarding the opening and closing of the Port will rest with the Harbour Master.
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4.4.11 Prevention of Sea Pollution by Oil
It is strictly prohibited to discharge oil, oily water or other refuse that may result in pollution of the sea. International oil
pollution regulations must be strictly observed by all Vessels. The terminal does not have facilities to receive oily ballast.
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4.4.12 Recommended Ballast Condition on Arrival
All Vessels arriving at this port are required to have on board SEGREGATED or 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 consider that
it would not be safe to berth the vessel for loading. As a general rule, Vessels shall not start discharging ballast until mooring is completed.
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4.4.13 Unsuitable Vessel
The Port Authority reserves the right to reject for berthing or loading any Vessels considered unsuitable by reason of inadequate or
unsatisfactory mooring equipment, insufficient crane capacity, unusual manifold connection, inability to comply with the Safety Regulations,
or any circumstances which would create unusual risk to the Port Authority / Company’s berth, Facilities, personnel and equipment whatsoever.
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4.4.14 Pilotage and Berthing Services
> Pilotage
The Pilot / Loading Masters and company’s representative will normally embark the vessel in the vicinity of No. 5
Buoy and advice the Master on approaches to the berth and remains on board to direct loading operations.
In case of vessel was awaited at tanker anchorage, the Pilot / Loading Masters and Company’s representative will board the vessel in
the vicinity of No.7 Buoy.
/ disembark the vessel at 2 miles west of Mubarraz Approach Buoy in Position Lat 24° 57'.00" N Long 053° 16'.1 E
(B) Pilot / Loading Master
The Pilot / Loading Masters provided by the PPA / Company will undertake pilotage, mooring and unmooring of the Vessel.
The Pilot / Loading Master will advise the Master of vessel on approaches to the SPM, Mooring, unmooring, connecting and disconnecting
cargo hoses and all other operations within the Port area. All manoeuvring of vessels within the Port area shall be done only in accordance
with the advice of Pilot / Loading Master, subject to the understanding that in all cases and circumstances the Master of the vessels shall
remain solely responsible for the safety and proper manoeuvring of the vessel.
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4.4.15 Limitation of Speed
Speed should be limited to a maximum of 8 knots for one mile proceeding and for one mile beyond buoy No. 1, as 42” submarine pipeline
lies 1.5 m above seabed on ZADCO and crossing tanker channel buoy No.10 as submarine pipeline between CFP and Mubarraz Island.
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4.4.16 Loading Operation
When the vessel is ready in all respects for loading, the vessel’s Officer must inform the Pilot / Loading Master who will transmit
the necessary messages to the Mubarraz Terminal on the Island. Pilot / Loading Master is authorized to control all the loading operations.
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4.4.17 Documentation
All cargo documents and shore figures are usually prepared at Mubarraz Island Terminal office. Early Departure Procedure (EDP) is normally
in use at the port of Mubarraz in which the Master affixed his signature in cargo documents required by PPA - Harbour Master / Port Master as
Company’s representative and on behalf of Vessel’s agent.
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4.4.18 Details of Radio Channel
All vessels calling at Mubarraz Terminal should report their ETA to Das control room.
DAS / Mubarraz PETROLEUM PORT CONTACT:
|
Petroleum Ports Authority - Harbour Master / PFSO, DAS / Mubarraz Island (PPA) |
| Address |
P. O. Box 26555, Abu Dhabi |
Telephone
Fax No.
Email |
Office (009712) 6068376
(009712) 6063302
poa1das@adma.ae |
Outside office hours, the Harbour Master can be contacted through the Port Control
DAS / Mubarraz Island Port Control |
Telephone
VHF Radio
Fax
Email |
(009712) 6063042 / 6068406 (Emergency Line)
Channel 16/12 (DAS MARINE) (24 Hours Operations)
00971 2 6068445
pctas@adma.ae |
Vessels can also call Mubarraz Terminal to report their position, in case they are not able to raise Das Control Room.
| Call sign: |
“Mubarraz Terminal” |
| Frequency: |
Reception
Transmission
Ch. 17
Ch.17
|
| Operating Periods: |
07: 00 – 1830 (Local Time) |
| Address: |
Abu Dhabi Oil Company Limited (Japan)
P.O.BOX 630, Abu Dhabi. United Arab Emirates |
| Telephone: |
+ 971 – 2 – 6661100 Abu Dhabi Office
+ 971 – 2 – 8881072 Mubarraz Terminal |
| Fax: |
+ 971 – 2 – 6650484 Abu Dhabi Office
+ 971 – 2 – 8881025 Mubarraz Terminal |
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4.4.19 Customs Formalilties
Under normal circumstances customs officer do not board vessel at this port but upon arrival the Master is required to submit to the
customs through the vessel’s Agent a manifest of any cargo to be loaded at Mubarraz Island Terminal.
After loading is completed the Pilot / Loading Master will sign on behalf of customs an outward manifest and issue the port clearance.
These will be handed to the Master by the Agent.
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4.4.20 Pratique
Vessels arriving at Mubarraz Port must carry the usual Bill of Health for port visited on the voyage. Masters of vessels are required to
inform the Port Authorities in their Pre-Arrival questionnaire;
If there is any sick person onboard or if there has been any sickness onboard within the week prior to arrival.
Pratique is granted by the Port medical officer, normally through the Pilot / Loading Master.
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4.4.21 Documents and Specimen Forms
Before commencement of any berthing operation by the Port Authority appointed Pilot / Loading master, the ship master should sign and
stamp certain initial documents. These initial documents contain:
- Vessel declaration by the Master
- Ballast declaration
- Conditions of use of Petroleum Ports terminal facilities
- Safety requirements
- Outbound Information
In addition, Form No. 019-MAR-4, Pre-berthing declaration Supreme Petroleum Council boycott declaration.
A supply of these initial documents will be provided at the vessel’s first visit to Mubarraz Island terminal. On second and
subsequent visits, the Pilot / Loading Master will receive the documents, duly completed, on boarding thereby avoiding any delays to the
vessel.
Vessels to submit other documents also, viz.
- Crew Lists
- Copy of last port clearance
- Copy of the international tonnage certificate
- Ship safety equipment certificate
- Register of vessel
- Voyage memo for the last 10 calls at port facilities
- Copy of ship’s particular
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4.4.22 Repatriation
Repatriation of ship’s personnel may be accomplished by special arrangements through the ship’s Agent who should be informed
well in advance of the vessel’s arrival.
Launch or Helicopter fare in case of repatriation will be charged to Owners.
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4.4.23 Medical Attention
The Company does not operate hospital at Mubarraz Island Terminal, but when necessary, Master may obtain medical attention for
ship’s personnel from the ship’s Agent who may in the case of serious illness or injury recommended treatment at the Abu Dhabi
Government hospital. The ship owner will be charged for all expense incurred.
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4.4.24 Provisions, Bunkers, Water Supply, Ships’s Stores etc.
Provisions and ship’s stores are not available at Mubarraz Island Terminal.
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4.4.25 Repairs
There are no repair facilities at Mubarraz Island Terminal. However radar and electronics repairs are available in Abu Dhabi and
technicians can be sent to Mubarraz Island Terminal for repairs through notifying the vessel’s Agent.
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4.4.26 Surveyors
Surveyors are available in Abu Dhabi and they can be brought in, if ample notice is given to
ship’s Agent.
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4.4.27 Divers
The services of the Diver may be available to Vessels where it is essential that a diver’s services are required to enable a vessel
to sail. All requests for such services should be routed through the ship’s Agent to the Port Authority / Company.
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4.4.28 Ship’s Agency
Owners of tankers visiting Mubarraz Island Terminal should route their agency work through National Shipping Gulf Agency co., (Abu Dhabi)
Ltd. who only undertakes agency work at Mubarraz Island Terminal.
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4.5 Sas Al-Nakhl Port General Information
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4.5.01 Location
The SAS AL-NAKHL Petroleum Port is situated in the South Eastern tip of Abu Dhabi Island and consists
of two berths connected to the shore through a causeway. Vessels will use Mina Zayed and Khawer Al-Bhagl navigation
channel to the Port. Vessels will berth port or starboard side at the discretion of the Pilot.
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4.5.02 Pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory during daylight only. The total length of both channels is 20 nautical miles.
From Fairway buoy to Buoy No. Z30 = 11.5 N.M.
From Buoy No. Z30 to Jetty No. 2 = 8.5 N.M.
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4.5.03 Water Depth – Below Chart Datum
a) 13.0 m for Mina Zayed navigation channel
b) 11.0 m for Khawar Al Bhagl navigation channel
c) 11.0 m alongside berths 1 and 2
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4.5.04 Vessel's Characteristics
The two jetties have been equipped with marine facilities to accommodate Vessels having the following characteristics:
| Max. size of vessel |
30,000 DWT |
| Min. size of vessel |
5,000 DWT |
| Length overall |
170 m |
| Beam (Max) |
26.50 m |
| Draught (Max) |
9.50 m |
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4.5.05 Moorings
When at berth, Vessels must be moored to the entire satisfaction of the pilot. All breasting dolphins, as also the mooring dolphins
are equipped with 60 T quick release hooks and power operated capstans.
Vessels must be ready at all times to put out extra moorings as requested by terminal personnel, or dictated by weather changes.
It is the master’s responsibility to ensure that vessel’s mooring lines are checked frequently to prevent excessive movement
of the vessel in berth, which could activate the ESD / ERS system and / or cause severe damage to the loading arms and
other terminal equipment.
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4.5.06 Communications
To maintain the necessary continuous communications between refinery, Vessels and shore control rooms during cargo operations and also
in emergencies, the Vessels will be provided with intrinsically safe hand set radios. It is required that this set must remain at all
times with the officer responsible for the cargo operation. A ship’s crew member, able to converse in English, must be present
near the ship’s manifold at all times.
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4.5.07 Pre-arrival Questionnaire (Oil)
The questionnaire must be faxed to the Harbour Master and the Refinery 72 hours prior to the vessel’s arrival.
Vessels to submit following pre arrival information
a. 1. Pre arrival Questionnaire, 2. Health Declaration, 3. Ballast Water Management, 4. International Tonnage Certificate
c. 1. ISPS Code Security Questionnaire, 2. Crew List
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4.5.08 Quarantine and Medical Clearance
There are no facilities for De-Rating at SAS AL-NAKHL. Masters will be required to produce the standard International Bill
of Health.
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4.5.09 Bunkers, Fresh Water,
Not Available
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4.5.10 Stores and Provisions
Stores and provisions are not permitted to be loaded at Refinery berths and must be taken onboard in the anchorage.
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4.5.11 Customs
Customs Officers will board the ship on arrival and prior to sailing for the necessary port clearance at Mina Zayed port.
No shore leave.
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4.5.12 Flexible Hoses
It is not permitted to use flexible cargo hoses on board any tanker engaged in discharging / loading cargo at this port.
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4.5.13 Dispersant
The use of any kind of dispersant to combat oil spills is prohibited at this port or at any part of the channel between SAS AL-NAKHL and
Mina Zayed or any other branch channel.
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4.5.14 Tank Cleaning / Purging
It is strictly prohibited to carry out tank cleaning, gas freeing and or purging of any vessel’s cargo tanks within the petroleum
port of SAS AL-NAKHL.
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4.5.15 Emergency Towing Wires
Two of these must be available on board. Sizes, lengths and the means of rigging must be acceptable to the Port Authority
At this port we recommend that each wire must be of a construction and grade similar to that recommended for good quality mooring wires.
Length not less than 50 / 55 metres, diameter 28 mm with an eye about one metre long at each end. One eye goes over the ship’s
bollard with two extra turns to take the tension for a safe and secured towing, the other eye to be maintained one metre above the
waterline at any freeboard.
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4.5.16 Compliance
All persons must fully adhere to the Petroleum Ports Law and the Port Regulations which the Harbour Master is authorised
to implement on behalf of PPA - SPC / the Government.
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