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Ashtart Terminal
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory and available during daylight hours only, pilots board approx 3nm S of the storage tanker in the anchorage area.
Key data
updated Feb 2025Size limits
Max Offshore LOA 265m, BCM 130.33m, draught 12.3m and 150,000DWT.
Water density
1030.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 1.0m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtart Terminal | 12.30 m | 265 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2024Anchorages
Anchorage may be found in depths of 66.0m and located approx 5.2nm S of the storage barge.
Restrictions
Unauthorised approach or anchoring is prohibited within 3nm of the terminal. Mooring during daylight hours only. Unberthing can be carried out at any time.
Berthing does not take place if wind speed exceeds 25kts.
Tugs
1 tug is available for mooring.
Mooring
Ship to Ship, Tandem and SBM are all possible.
Charts and publications
BA 3403, 9. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2024ETA and pre-arrival notices
Advise ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival, to the Port Authority (SEREPT, Sfax).
Communications
Ashtart Terminal contact info
VHF: Ch 6, 9, 16
Notice of readiness
Standard procedures apply.
Health
Vaccination and Health Declaration.
Customs and immigration
Nil Declaration, Crew List, Crew/Ship Declaration.
Flags
Tunisia.
Notices and regulations
Ashtart Terminal Rules and Regulations and ISPS code apply.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Merchant Marine and Ports Office.
Position: Merchant Marine and Port Officer.
Address: Batiment Administratif 2060, La Goulette, Tunis, Tunisia.
Tel: +216 7173 7556
Fax: +216 7173 8520
Mob: +216 9833 3089
Email: [email protected]
Telex: 15386
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Not available.
Crew change
One helicopter is available, in case of emergency.
Working hours
Normally throughout 24 hours.
About Ashtart Terminal
updated Jul 2024Where it is
Located 40nm SE of Sfax, approx 30nm E of La Skhirra, Tunisia.
The port
Ashtart is an offshore tanker terminal comprising of an SBM with three loading positions. Crude oil is loaded from the SBM (PC2), which is connected to lighted drilling platforms in the oil field, to shuttle tankers. The Ashtart oil field was discovered in 1971 and production began in 1974.
Questions about Ashtart Terminal
What are the pilot arrangements at Ashtart Terminal?
Compulsory and available during daylight hours only, pilots board approx 3nm S of the storage tanker in the anchorage area.
What time zone is Ashtart Terminal in?
Local time at Ashtart Terminal is UTC+1. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Ashtart Terminal?
The deepest berth listed is at Ashtart Terminal: 12.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Ashtart Terminal?
1030.
Which load line zone is Ashtart Terminal in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ashtart Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE of Ashtart Terminal is TNASH.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Ashtart Terminal say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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