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Ports in Bahrain
NaviBoss has port guides for 3 ports in Bahrain, 3 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA IX, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 3 ports in Bahrain
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalifa Bin Salman | BHKBS | Yes | 14.0 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Mina Salman | BHMIN | Yes | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Sitra | BHSIT | Yes | 12.8 m | NAVAREA IX |
Navigational warnings
Bahrain's waters are in NAVAREA IX. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Bahrain
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking entrance to ports in Bahrain must use a shipping agent for the pre-arrival process. The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications Ships Pre-Arrival notification form must be presented at least 24 hours prior to the arrival of a vessel.
The information required is as follows:
1. Ship pre-arrival form.
2. Last 10 ports of call.
3. Crew list.
4. Ship registry certificate.
all documents should be uploaded to the CSMI-P system by the designated shipping agent.
Inspection of ships
Director General of Ports
PO Box 15, Manama, Bahrain.
Tel: +973 719 202.
Fax: +973 725 534.
Search and rescue
Coastguard Directorate, Ministry of the Interior
PO Box 13, Manama, Bahrain.
Tel: +973 700 111.
Fax: +973 262 169.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Directorate of Ports, Manama.
Position: Head of Maritime safety and Environment Protection.
Address: PO Box 453, Manama, Bahrain
Tel: +973 17 719602.
Fax: +973 17 729709.
Mob: +973 39 478712.
Email: [email protected]
Recognised Security Organisations:
RSO - Security Consultant Services: Class NK.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +973. · The currency is the Bahraini Dinar (BD) which is subdivided into 1,000 fils.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Bahrain
How many ports in Bahrain have a NaviBoss port guide?
3 ports, 3 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Bahrain in?
Bahrain's ports lie in NAVAREA IX (9). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Bahrain use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Bahrain's ports in?
UTC+3, with no summer time.
Which port in Bahrain takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Khalifa Bin Salman: its deepest listed berth takes 14.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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