Ajman

1. Ajman pilot boarding Pilot boards25°32.6′N 055°16.9′E

Size limits

LOA 149.46m, beam 23.25m, 13,944DWT.

Water density

1020.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.5m.

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

Approach

Ajman is entered between 2 training walls, curving N from the coastline, the entrance channel has been dredged to 7.2m. Lights mark the port entrance.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Contact Port Control on VHF Ch 73.

Anchorages

Designated anchorage, 1nm radius, centred on Fairway Buoy. All vessels anchoring in this area should obtain permission from port control.

Tugs

Available.

Mooring

By arrangement with Port Control on VHF Ch 73.

Charts and publications

BA 2887, 2888, 3176, 3405, 3412. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Interior, Central Operation Department.

Address: PO Box 398, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Tel: +971 2 441 5288

Fax: +971 2 441 5266

Mob: +971 50 667 8700

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

Repairs

Available. However, a valid ''gas free'' and ''hot work'' certificate is required for vessels undertaking repairs within the port limits. Where vessels are undergoing repairs or modification involving the use of welding equipment, compressors, etc, from the wharf, a surcharge may be imposed. Permission must be obtained from the Port Authority before commencing this work.

Dry docks

Arab Heavy Industries Panamax drydock, plus numerous workshops available. There are 4 slipways, the largest of which is 175m in length, 35m wide and capable of handling vessels up to 3,000t, 2 repair wharves (1 x 324m length, 5m wide and 1 x 275m length, 7.0m wide.)

There are 9 cranes ranging from 6.5t to 150t available. The repair facility is capable of carrying out all types of ship repairs.

There is a 20,000t (30,000DWT) drydock operated by AHI. Dimensions are length (clear) 178.5m, width (clear) 32m, sill level -6.0m at C.D with dock gradient 1:300 available.

The dock is equipped with 3 cranes, 1 x 40t (21m) and 2 x 16t (17.5m).

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available in limited quantities by road tanker.

Bunkers: Available by bunker barge or road tanker.

Medical

Ajman Specialty Hospital, 4.5km.

Amina Hospital, 3km.

Crew change

By prior arrangement through ship's agents.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sharjah, 18km.

Working hours

The normal working hours are from 0600 to 2200hrs. Overtime hours are from 2200-0600hrs.

Where it is

Ajman is located on the Gulf coast, approx 4nm NE of Sharjah.

The port

The port consist of terminal operated by Hutchison Ajman International Terminals Limited. Main cargo handled is containers.

Traffic

Approx 1,450,000t of cargo and 155,000TEU handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Ajman?

The pilot boards at Ajman pilot boarding, 25°32.6′N 055°16.9′E.

What time zone is Ajman in?

Local time at Ajman is UTC+4. No summer time.

What is the water density at Ajman?

1020.

Which load line zone is Ajman in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ajman?

The UN/LOCODE of Ajman is AEAJM.

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