Mubarraz Island is located approximately Lat. 24o –28’ North Long 53o- 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
0o 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”.
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 24o-36.30’ N Long. 053o-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 port of Mubarraz 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 / disembark 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.
(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 advise 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 Mubarraz Harbour / 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 Mubaraaz Terminal should report their ETA to Das control room.
DAS / Mubaraaz PETROLEUM PORT CONTACT:
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Petroleum Ports Authority - Harbour Master / PFSO, DAS / Mubaraaz Island (PPA)
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| Address |
P. O. Box 26555, Abu Dhabi |
Telephone
Fax No.
Email
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Office (009712) 6068376
(009712) 6063302
poa1das@adma.ae hmadnoc@adma.ae
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Outside office hours, the Harbour Master can be contacted through the Port Control
DAS / Mubaraaz Island Port Control
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Telephone
VHF Radio
Fax
Email
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(009712) 6063042 / 6068406 (Emergency Line)
Channel 16/12 (DAS MARINE) (24 Hours Operations)
00971 2 6068445
pctas@adma.ae
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Vessels can also call Mubaraaz 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
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| 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 petroleum port.
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
Gray, Mackenzie & Co., Ltd., Lloyd’s Agency, is 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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4.4.29 Marine Operation Weather Parameters
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SPM(Turret Type Calm buoy |
| Wind Speed |
Wave Height |
| Suspended Berthing |
25kts |
5ft |
| Stop Loading |
30Kts |
7Ft |
| Disconnect Hoses/Unberth |
35 Kts / 40 Kts |
8ft / 9 ft |
