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Ports in Qatar
NaviBoss has port guides for 5 ports in Qatar, 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 Qatar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ruwais | QARUS | — | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Doha | QADOH | Yes | 9.5 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Hamad Port | QAHMD | Yes | 14.9 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Mesaieed | QAMES | Yes | 13.0 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Ras Laffan | QARLF | Yes | 22.0 m | NAVAREA IX |
Navigational warnings
Qatar'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 Qatar
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in Qatar should initially complete a uniform ship pre arrival notification form at least 48 hours prior to arrival. The uniform ship pre arrival notification requests information regarding agent, vessel particulars, cargo operation, insurance, environment and other services required. Shipping agents are required for pre-arrival and clearance purposes. The pre-arrival process for ports in Qatar will concentrate on vessel reporting, security notifications, ballast water, crew/passenger clearance, health and cargo/stores. Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Customs and Ports General Authority.
Position: Director, Maritime Affairs and Transport.
Address: PO Box 313, Customs and Ports General Authority Bldg, Corniche Road, Doha, Qatar.
Tel: +974 441 4626.
Fax: +974 441 4864.
Mob: +974 589 1095.
Email: [email protected]
For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +974. · The unit of currency in Qatar is the Qatari Riyal (QR).
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Qatar
How many ports in Qatar 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 Qatar in?
Qatar's ports lie in NAVAREA IX (9). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Qatar use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Qatar's ports in?
UTC+3, with no summer time.
Which port in Qatar takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Ras Laffan: its deepest listed berth takes 22.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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