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Ports in Iraq
NaviBoss has port guides for 5 ports in Iraq, 4 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA IX, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 5 ports in Iraq
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Fulus | IQALF | — | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Al Basra Oil Terminal | IQMAB | Yes | 25.5 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Basrah | IQBSR | Yes | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Khor Al Zubair | IQKAZ | Yes | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Umm Qasr | IQUQR | Yes | — | NAVAREA IX |
Navigational warnings
Iraq'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 Iraq
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in Iraq should expect to provide information including but not limited to the following:
Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
New Security procedure is in place for oil terminals:
The procedure is to include a security sweep on all vessels/oil tankers while en route to Iraqi terminals. US, UK and Iraqi military units are present 24/7 on oil terminals to provide security. Patrol boats have flashing lights and also utilise helicopter patrols. There is a 3000m and 2000m exclusion zone set up around each terminal.
ISPS (ship and port security)
For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
Dialling code +964. · The unit of currency is the Iraqi Dinar (ID) which is made up of 20 dirhams, which in turn are made up of 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 Iraq
How many ports in Iraq have a NaviBoss port guide?
5 ports, 4 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 Iraq in?
Iraq's ports lie in NAVAREA IX (9). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Iraq use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Iraq's ports in?
UTC+3, with no summer time.
Which port in Iraq takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Al Basra Oil Terminal: its deepest listed berth takes 25.5 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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