Chabahar

1. Chah Bahar pilot boarding place Pilot boards25°17.3′N 060°23.0′E

Size limits

LOA 320m, beam 36.8m, draught 16m, 100,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Sep 1 to May 31, Summer Jun 1 to Aug 31.

Tides

MHWS 2.5m, MHWN 2.0m, MLWN 1.3m, MLWS 0.7m.

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

Approach

The approaches to Chabahar from the E, W and S are straightforward as far as the outer anchorage areas, where a pilot will embark. The harbour channel has a length of 1.5nm, width 100m and depth of 12.5m.

Port limits

A vessel is considered "arrived" when it enters the anchorage which is at a distance of 3.5nm from the breakwater.

Anchorages

An anchorage area occupies the central area of the bay outside the 10.0m depth contour. Mariners intending to use this anchorage should call Chabahar via VHF Ch 16, 13. The anchorage is also used by vessels working lighters.

During the SW monsoon, sheltered anchorage may be obtained on the W side of the bay, about 3.5nm E of the village of Konarak, this berth also affords good shelter.

Restrictions

Inerting is not allowed alongside jetty.

Purging should be carried out at anchorage.

Tugs

Tugs available; 1 x 3200hp, 1 x 2300hp, 1 x 1600hp and 4,400hp.

Charts and publications

BA 38, 2851. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

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

Communications

Radio telecommunications station (JRC), HF and MF available.

VHF: Pilots and Port: Ch 16; 13, 14, 18, 24, 25, call "Chabahar Port Radio".

Tel: +98 545 222 1415, Fax: +98 545 222 1215, Email: [email protected].

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered to the port authority and other concerned parties, in accordance with the instructions of the owner or Charter Party, on arrival of vessel.

Documents

*(to include original)

Cargo documentation: The port does not have an early departure procedure. On completion of oil cargo discharge, a Dry Certificate will be issued by the port authority or independent surveyors.

Health

Free pratique should be applied for, before vessel's arrival, on VHF Ch 16.

All crew should have a Vaccination Book. Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate will be issued and renewed by the Port and Shipping Organisation.

Customs and immigration

Available.

Flags

Foreign vessels, on entering Iranian marine territory and during their stay at Iranian ports, must always raise the Iranian flag in the fore part of the vessel.

Notices and regulations

It is obligatory that vessels with a draught in excess of 9.3m lighten their cargo at anchorage, prior to berthing.

One copy of General Notices and Regulations is submitted to each arriving vessel.

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.

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by barge.

Bunkering: Diesel oil and marine gas oil available by agent request.

Stores: Limited provisions available.

Medical

Chabahar Health Centre, 3.7km.

Crew change

Crew change is possible provided crew members have valid Seaman's Books.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kanorak International Airport located at Kanorak, Sistan and Baluchestan, 53.1km.

Working hours

Full time except 1st Day of Nowrooz and Ashoora the Martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hosein.

Where it is

Chabahar (Chah Bahar) is situated in the S of Iran facing the Gulf of Oman, 717km from the capital of Sistan and Baluchistan Province and 2,322km from Tehran.

The port

Chabahar, consisting of Beheshti Port and Kalanteri Port, is a new development with extensive work being carried out and is to be linked by rail to the Caspian Sea port of Amirabad. The main cargoes handled are bagged grain and fertiliser for distribution within the southern area of Iran and containers.

Vessels are sometimes discharged at anchorage into barges and their contents taken to Chabahar.

Traffic

Approx 4,000,000t of cargo, 50,000TEU and 160 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Chabahar?

The pilot boards at Chah Bahar pilot boarding place, 25°17.3′N 060°23.0′E.

What time zone is Chabahar in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Chabahar?

The deepest berth listed is at Shahid Behesti Terminal: 16.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Chabahar?

1025.

Which load line zone is Chabahar in?

Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Sep 1 to May 31, Summer Jun 1 to Aug 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Chabahar?

Port State Control at Chabahar: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Chabahar?

The UN/LOCODE of Chabahar is IRZBR.

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