PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Assaluyeh
Pilot
updated Jul 2013Harbour: Pilot boards in the vicinity of the Light Buoy (27°32.09'N 52°28.27'E).
SBM: Pilot boards via tug in a position about 2nm W of the SBM. Navigation within a radius of 2nm of the SBM is not permitted without a pilot.
Key data
updated Oct 2024Size limits
Harbour: LOA 299.2m, draught 15m, 86,018DWT.
Off shore: LOA 248m, 99148DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pars Solid Products Terminal | 15.00 m | 299 m | 7 |
| South Pars PCC Terminal | 15.00 m | 248 m | 11 |
| South Pars International port | 12.00 m | 225 m | 12 |
| Frasco Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| STS Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Tanker Terminal | — | 118 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2024Anchorages
Designated anchorage: Approx 3.5nm NW of the northern SBM.
SBM anchorage: Approx 1.5-4.0nm W of the SBM, In depths of 40m.
Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited SE of the SBM between the boundary of the restricted area and these pipelines.
Restrictions
Submarine pipelines are laid between the SBM and the coast 2.25nm E of the SBM.
Tugs
Two tugs secured to the vessel for berthing operations. One at the aft centre lead and the other on the starboard shoulder. The aft tug remains secured throughout loading, the shoulder tug is cast off after the vessel is secured to the SBM.
Mooring
SBM Mooring connections: A pilot will board the vessel for berthing. The length of the SBM pick up rope is 50m and OCIMF recommends 150m. The rope is connected to the chafe chain using an extended pin type 'D' shackle with double nut securing (instead of a flush 'D' shackle). The pin of the shackle leads towards the pick up rope fouling against the lip of the vessels centre lead causing slight delay in securing the vessel.
Hose connection: 2 x 16in hoses are connected on the port side for loading. A team of 8 -10 shore hose handlers board the vessel with the assistance of the ship's hose handling crane. Auto samplers are fitted to the ship's manifold prior to connection.
Charts and publications
BA 2837. Admiralty pilot NP63, NP286(8)
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2013ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA should be given 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival to NIOC Tehran, NIOC Kharg and agents 6 hours and 2 hours arrival notice to Assaluyeh Marine.
The following information should be supplied to the agent at least 72 hours prior to arrival, for submission to port authority.
Communications
Port Control: Ch 13, 16.
Documents
Documents are received by the agent 48 hours prior to arrival for the necessary inward clearance and free pratique. Standard arrival port documents are required.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Ports and Shipping Organization.
Position: Port Security Senior Officer.
Address: 751 Enghlab Av, Tehran 1599661464, Iran.
Tel: +98 21 849 32051.
Fax: +98 21 880 9329.
Mob: +98 91 238 42649.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
ISPS Compliance: The US Coast Guard has reported that vessels arriving at US ports from Iran will be subject to increased attention and are more likely to be boarded and inspected due to their country's failure to maintain effective anti terrorism measures.
Port services
updated Oct 2024Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Not Available.
Bunkering: Not Available
Stores: Not Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Asaluyeh Hospital (10km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Asaluyeh Persian Gulf International Airport (25km).
About Assaluyeh
updated Oct 2024Where it is
Assaluyeh is situated on the S coast in the Persian Gulf, 300km E of Bushehr and approx 100km from the South Pars gas field.
The port
The port features a gas terminal that exports South Pars condensate via a Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) and includes berths for LPG, ammonia, sulfur, general cargo, machinery and containers. Assaluyeh Port is divided into two areas: the Petrochemical Port (North) and the Logistics Port (South), which together support the efficient handling and transportation of petrochemical products and other cargo, enhancing Iran's export capabilities and economic growth.
Questions about Assaluyeh
What are the pilot arrangements at Assaluyeh?
Harbour: Pilot boards in the vicinity of the Light Buoy (27°32.09'N 52°28.27'E).
What time zone is Assaluyeh in?
Local time at Assaluyeh is UTC+3:30. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Assaluyeh?
The deepest berth listed is at Pars Solid Products Terminal: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Assaluyeh?
1025.
Which load line zone is Assaluyeh in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Assaluyeh?
Port State Control at Assaluyeh: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Assaluyeh?
The UN/LOCODE of Assaluyeh is IRASA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Assaluyeh 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.