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Bandar Noshahr
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory. The pilots board at the anchorage, the languages used are English, Russian and Turkish.
Key data
updated Aug 2017Size limits
LOA 141.4m, beam 16.6m, draught 4.8m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noshahr Port Terminal | — | — | 3 |
| Noshahr Oil Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2017Approach
There is a buoy in the access channel, in position 36°40.4'N 051°31.1'E, the length and the width of the channel are 0.7nm and 200m respectively.
There are 2 buoys, (green and red) located in the port basin, which show the deepwater area.
Traffic schemes and VTS
VTMS is not operated.
Tugs
Two tugs available.
Charts and publications
CS4002. Admiralty Pilot NP283(1), NP286(3).
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 Aug 2017Repairs
Repairs are not available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Noshahr Hospital, 0.5km.
Crew change
Crew change is possible when the crew have valid Seaman's Books.
Transport
Nearest airport: Nowshahr Airport, 3km.
Working hours
Normally, 0700-2000hrs (overtime applicable). Friday is a weekly day of rest and overtime rates are applicable.
The port works on most of the above holidays except 1st Day of Nowrooz and Ashoora the Martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hosein.
About Bandar Noshahr
updated Apr 2023Where it is
Bandar Noshahr is situated on the S coast of the Caspian Sea, 110km N of Tehran and 140km from Sari, the capital of Mazandaran Province.
The port
The port handles general cargo and liquid cargo. Imports: Chemicals, steel, metals, spare parts, oil products, construction materials and timber. Exports: Fruit, vegetables, nuts, dairy products, minerals.
Traffic
Approx 680,000t of cargo, 140TEU and 290 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Bandar Noshahr
What are the pilot arrangements at Bandar Noshahr?
Compulsory. The pilots board at the anchorage, the languages used are English, Russian and Turkish.
What time zone is Bandar Noshahr in?
Local time at Bandar Noshahr is UTC+3:30. No summer time.
Who carries out Port State Control at Bandar Noshahr?
Port State Control at Bandar Noshahr: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bandar Noshahr?
The UN/LOCODE of Bandar Noshahr is IRNSH.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Bandar Noshahr 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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