Dammam

Size limits

Draught 14.9m, LOA 400m, Beam 62m, 230,000DWT.

Water density

1030.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

The mean range of tide in port is about 1.3m.

Rate seldom exceeds 2kts. The flood stream sets SE, and the ebb stream sets NW across the harbour entrance.

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

Approach

Dammam is approached either from the N through the Main Channel passing E of Ra's Tannurah Sea Islands; or E through East Channel. There is a 400m wide approach channel marked by buoys and dredged to a depth of 14.0m.

Port limits

The port limits extend seaward to include the entrance channel and the Inner Holding Anchorage.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Advisory service within port limits. Report to Dammam Port Control (Harbour Control above), reporting one hour before passing Dammam channel Buoy "D1" and when passing "D1", then whenever requested by Port Control.

Vessel movement in the port control area is monitored by radar.

Anchorages

Then back to starting point.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage within the buoyed channel is prohibited.

Submarine pipelines: A submarine pipeline, marked by beacons, is laid S from the W side of Ra's Tannurah (26°38'N 050°10'E) to land E of the town of Dammam.

Restrictions

The regulations concerning the disposal of oils or waste are strictly enforced.

Tugs

Tugs available from 1,724-5,220hp.

Mooring

Bollard spacing is 20m and 30m with 10m spacing at both ends of the berths. Bollard height is generally 0.5m

Charts and publications

BA 3777, 3812. US Publications 172. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

Communications

Bahrain coast radio and Jeddah Radio, which has an antenna site in Dammam, can be used for passing messages. Bahrain Radio operates throughout 24 hours. Details of vessel's radar equipment are required prior to arrival.

VHF: Dammam Port Control: 16, 12, 13, 19, 22. Tel: +966 13 833 2500. Fax: +966 13 857 1727.

Pilots & Tugs: Ch 71, 73.

Port Operations: Ch 01.

Fire & Safety: Ch 68.

Container Terminal: Tel: +966 13 814 2338. Fax: 966 13 814 2336. Email: [email protected].

Notice of readiness

NOR tendered on arrival and according to Charter Party.

Documents

Any special forms for completion are brought onboard by the vessel's agent and coastguard on the vessel's arrival. Completed documentation is handed to port officials.

Health

Vessel to fly "Q" flag on arrival. Maritime Health Declaration, Vaccination List and Ship Sanitation Control Certificate are required.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates cannot be renewed but can be extended for a period of one month from expiry date.

Customs and immigration

Custom allowances: There are no restrictions on personal effects but alcoholic beverages and pornographic material must be placed in bonded store. Penalties for non compliance depend upon the magnitude of the violation.

Flags

Every vessel entering the port must hoist the Kingdom's flag and fly it at all times throughout the vessel's stay in port.

Notices and regulations

Are defined in the "Rules and Regulations for Seaports", dated Rabi II 1419H/August 1998 The Co-operation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Interior / Coast Guard.

Position: Head of Port Security Department.

Address: Coast Guard HQ, Riyadh, 11135, Saudi Arabia.

Tel: +966 4020 222

Fax: +966 1 402 0274

Mob: +966 0505 910400

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available through vessel's agent.

Stores: Available through vessel's agent.

Medical

Arrawdha General Hospital, 11.3km, Almana General Hospital, 13km and Port Clinic (9km).

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: King Fahad International Airport located in Dammam (15.2km),

Nearest railway: Dammam (10km). Dammam Container Terminal has a rail terminal with its own storage area. Railroad also to Berths No 01-13 and No 36-38. Freightliner terminal on Berths No 27-28. Two vehicle train ramps available in Zone 35 and near the Small Craft Harbour.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Dammam, also known as King Abdul Aziz Port, consists of an artificial island, approx 5nm off the coast, approx 50km S of Ras Tanura.

The port

The port has 43 cargo handling berths, including 2 container terminals. The main cargos handled are cement, grain, fertiliser, containers, explosives, mobile machinery and edible oils. There are various warehouses and open storage and cold storage facilities.

Traffic

Approx 38,000,000t of cargo, 2,300,000TEU and 2,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Dammam?

Vessels outbound: Vessels departing Ra's Tannurah anchorage shall advise Ra's Tannurah Port Control on VHF Ch 10, 30 minutes before weighing anchor.

What time zone is Dammam in?

Local time at Dammam is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Dammam?

The deepest berth listed is at Saudi Global Ports, King Abdulaziz Port Second Container Terminal: 14.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Dammam?

1030.

Which load line zone is Dammam in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Dammam?

The UN/LOCODE of Dammam is SADMM.

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