Bandar Lengeh

Size limits

LOA 234.88m, beam 38m, draught 3.4m, 92,071DWT.

Tides

Mean spring range approx 1.7m, mean neap range approx 0.8m. Tidal streams off Bandar Lengeh set SW with the ingoing stream and NE with the outgoing, at rates of between 0.25kt and 0.75kt.

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

Approach

The port is approached from the NW part of the Strait of Hormuz passing SE of Ra's-e Khargu.

The harbour is entered from SSW through a 135m wide entrance between breakwaters from which lights (lateral) are exhibited. An inner pier divides the harbour from near the middle of its NW side.

Controlling depth: A depth of 3.5m lies in the entrance between the breakwater heads.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained E of the outer breakwater head in depths of between 7.0m and 10.0m, mud; anchorage has been obtained about 2nm SSW of the outer breakwater head in depths of over 15.0m. These anchorages are sheltered except for SW winds which can raise a heavy sea.

Charts and publications

BA 3409, NP286(3), Admiralty Pilot NP63.

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

Stores: Fresh produce available.

Where it is

Bandar Lengeh is located in Hormozgan province on the coast of the Persian Gulf.

The port

The port handles general cargo, containers and has a passenger terminal.

Traffic

Approx 3,600,000t of cargo, 190,000TEU, 1,500 vessels and 90,000 passengers handled annually.

What time zone is Bandar Lengeh in?

Local time at Bandar Lengeh is UTC+3:30. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Bandar Lengeh?

The deepest berth listed is at General Cargo Terminal: 3.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Who carries out Port State Control at Bandar Lengeh?

Port State Control at Bandar Lengeh: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bandar Lengeh?

The UN/LOCODE of Bandar Lengeh is IRBDH.

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