Bahregan Oil Centre

Size limits

Max LOA 335m, draught 21.33m, 254,012DWT.

Water density

1030.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.4m.

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

Approach

Approach should be clear of the detached 12.0m shoal from the SW passing NW of Jazireh-ye Khark.

Port limits

The port limits embracing Bahregan Oil Loading Terminal and Centre extend approx 10nm offshore. Vessels should not enter the port limits without permission from Barkan Oil Centre Port Radio, nor anchor within them.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained 2.0nm SW of SBM berth by tankers awaiting mooring master.

Restrictions

Berthing allowed during daytime only subject to weather conditions. Berthing is only carried out if fair to moderate weather conditions are prevailing.

At both berths an under keel clearance of 1.0m must be maintained at all times.

Tugs

Available and compulsory.

Charts and publications

BA 2847, 2858. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be advised to IOOC Production & Planning and Export Coordination, attention Bahregan Marine, 96 and 48 hours prior to arrival, and contact on VHF 4 hours prior to arrival. Fax: +98 21 887 16345.

The following information should be supplied to the agent at least 72 hours prior to arrival, for submission to port authority.

Communications

BOC Marine maintains a 24 hour listening watch on VHF Ch 11 and 2638kHz on SSB.

Notice of readiness

The masters 'Notice of Readiness' will be revoked if, during the period that the vessel is under the Floating Storage Unit jurisdiction, any conditions exist that affects the ability of the vessel to conduct mooring and loading operations in a safe and efficient manner or compromises the seaworthiness of the vessel. In such instances the vessel will be required to leave the berth and proceed to anchor until the offending condition has been eliminated or suitable repairs are effected. In the event that the situation cannot be corrected, the vessel will not be allowed to berth and load at the Floating Storage Unit. In all situations of dispute, the decision of the IOOC Berthing and/or loading master is final.

Customs and immigration

An Iranian customs officer boards each ship.

Flags

The Iranian flag must be flown while the vessel is within territorial waters.

Notices and regulations

No scaling, chipping or painting is permitted on vessels. No maintenance is allowed on machineries, main engines or auxiliaries which would render the vessel non operational.

Smoking is prohibited whilst alongside FSU except in places specified by the ship master. Cigarette ends and hot materials must not be thrown into the water. All ship's scuppers on main deck must be plugged and made oil tight and only approved mechanical means of closing the scuppers may be accepted. All vessels moored at this berth must have the eye of a steel hawser paid out to the water line and securely made fast onboard bow and stern. The hawser must be of sufficient strength to enable tugs to take the vessel to a place of safety. It is the responsibility of the master to ensure that the mooring lines of his vessels are tight at all times. One man must be on constant stand by to attend the accommodation ladder and/or gangway whilst the vessel is loading. All boiler uptakes and diesel exhaust must be clean before berthing so that no funnel sparking can occur.

In the event of an overflow and/or escape of oil into the water, loading will be suspended immediately. Loading will not be resumed until the area has been cleared of oil and conditions declared safe. It is the berthing master's duty to make periodical inspections onboard vessels at berth to ensure Terminal Fire and Safety Regulations are met. Therefore berthing masters must be allowed free access to all areas, onboard all vessels, at all times for this purpose.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Not available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Depending on availability of company doctor, medical assistance can be provided, although there is no hospital available. In case of extreme emergency, IOOC will arrange transport to adjacent cities at the ship's expense and responsibility.

Crew change

Not permitted.

Transport

The airport is used by oil company charter planes only. Passengers are carried only in emergency cases.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Bahregan Oil Centre (BOC), also known as Barkan or Bhargan, is located close to the E shore of the N section of the Gulf, approx 8.0nm offshore.

The port

Bahregan terminal has one deep water mooring berth for crude oil exports.

What are the pilot arrangements at Bahregan Oil Centre?

Compulsory; vessels will be boarded by a mooring master within 2.0nm of the SBM berth.

What time zone is Bahregan Oil Centre in?

Local time at Bahregan Oil Centre is UTC+3:30. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Bahregan Oil Centre?

The deepest berth listed is at Bahregan Oil Centre Terminal: 21.33 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Bahregan Oil Centre?

1030.

Which load line zone is Bahregan Oil Centre in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Bahregan Oil Centre?

Port State Control at Bahregan Oil Centre: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bahregan Oil Centre?

The UN/LOCODE of Bahregan Oil Centre is IRRBA.

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