Abu Qir

1. Abu Qir pilot boarding place Pilot boards31°22.7′N 030°05.4′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 240m, bean 38m, draught 12m, 81,192DWT.

Offshore: LOA 160m, draught 11.5m, BCM 103.4m, 23,316DWT.

Water density

1030.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.4m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

An arrival buoy positioned in 31°23.07'N 030°07.07'E and turning buoy in position 31°19.06'N 030°09.09'E.

A recommended track, partly buoyed, leads from the W of Geziret Disuqi for 1.5nm SSW then 0.6nm SW into the harbour. A depth of 16.0m available in the channel.

Anchorages

A waiting area has been established, radius 0.5nm, 2.0nm NNW of Geziret Disuqi (Nelson Island), in a depth of 15.0m.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 2681. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

Communications

Radio: Alexandria Radio is recommended for passing messages at long range.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

Call sign: "Abu Qir Port Control".

VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 06, 16.

Tel: +20 3 493 4321.

Ammonia Berth: Ch 08.

Tel: +20 3 560 3053 / Fax: +20 3 560 3052.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered by cable, fax or telex on the ship's arrival off the port, then in writing when the agent boards. Tendering is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relative Charter Party.

Documents

Cargo documents (copies of Bills of Lading and Manifest) should be in possession of state agent prior to ship's arrival for the purpose of approaching cargo receivers to enable them to manage the necessary formalities.

Special forms, for completion by the Master, will be delivered to him by the pilot, Immigration and state agent.

Health

Free pratique is granted immediately on the ship's arrival if not coming from an infected area. Pratique cannot be applied for by radio.

Ship Sanitation Exemption Certificates can be renewed if expired.

Customs and immigration

Customs: On berthing, Customs Officers will attend to check the ship's bonded store according to the list prepared by the Master.

There is no alcohol allowance for ships crews whilst in port, cigarettes only are allowed. Penalties for non compliance are large.

Immigration: The Immigration officer is the first person to board after the pilot, he checks the Seaman's Books and issues the shore permits for crew members. Nobody is allowed to board the vessel before the immigration clearance. Crew and/or passengers cannot leave the vessel before the attendance of the immigration officer.

Flags

Hoisting of the Egyptian flag on arrival is essential. If the flag is not available on arrival the Master may request one, through the agent, upon berthing.

Notices and regulations

Vessels arriving with cargo to be discharged, or for loading cargo, will not be berthed unless receivers or shippers are ready with the necessary documents duly approved by the state agent/customs.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Maritime Transport Sector.

Position: Head of Department

Address: 4 Petolomy Street, Alexandria, 21514, Egypt.

Fax: +203 484 2096

Email: [email protected]

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Class NK.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Repairs can be arranged from Alexandria.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: All grades available by barge from Suez.

Medical

Abu Qir Central Hospital, 2km.

Crew change

Crew changes are possible, though difficult in some cases. Egyptian Authorities have decided that crew changes of people coming from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka are not allowed.

Disembarking crew should hold valid Seaman's Book or passports. It is strongly recommended PTA tickets to be collectable at desk of airline company at Cairo airport and not in Cairo town office.

Transport

Nearest airport: Alexandria International Airport (HEAX), 20km.

Where it is

The port of Abu Qir is situated approx 20km E of Alexandria.

The port

The port is mainly for military use. It is also an expanding commercial port which consists of a converted bulk carrier for the import and storage of grain, also phosphate and fertiliser discharged and two offshore buoy berths for the export of ammonia, operated by Abu Qir Fertilizers Co. New container terminal Abu Qir Marine Port Container Terminal starts operation on Jan, 2024.

Where does the pilot board at Abu Qir?

The pilot boards at Abu Qir pilot boarding place, 31°22.7′N 030°05.4′E.

What time zone is Abu Qir in?

Local time at Abu Qir is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 29 Apr 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 28 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Abu Qir?

The deepest berth listed is at Abu Qir Marine Port Container Terminal: 12.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Abu Qir?

1030.

Which load line zone is Abu Qir in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Abu Qir?

The UN/LOCODE of Abu Qir is EGAKI.

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