Doha

1. Ad Dawhah (Doha) pilot boarding Pilot boards25°16.3′N 051°45.3′E

Size limits

Draught 9.5m, LOA 333m, Beam 43m, 13,413 DWT.

Water density

1030-32.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

MLW 0.4m, MHW 1.6m.

Tidal variation is 1.5m.

The tidal stream sets 022° on ebb tide and 202° on flood tide.

The average current runs 2.0-2.5kts max.

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

Approach

The outer channel is approx 6.8nm long including bell mouth at 290°. The channel alignment is 109°/289°. The depth at CD is 11.0m. The channel width is 160m.

The inner channel is approx 3nm long. The channel alignment 240°-060° and width is 190m. Depth at CD is 11.0m.

Port limits

The port limit includes the area between the parallels of 25°15.0'N and 25°21.0'N extending westward from the meridian of 051°45.5'E as far as the high water line on the shore.

Anchorages

Anchorage Area "A": A Deep Draught Anchorage, in depths of 14.0-19.0m, for vessels of more than 8.0m draught and greater than 150m in length, lies 6nm ENE of Doha Light Vessel, bounded by the following positions:

25°21.0'N 051°46.4'E

25°21.0'N 051°49.2'E

25°17.3'N 051°46.4'E

25°17.3'N 051°49.2'E

Vessels bound for Musay'id also use this anchorage.

Anchorage Area "B": The anchorage for vessels of less than 8.0m draught and less than 150m in length 3nm NE of Doha Light Vessel in depths of 12.0-14.0m is bounded by the following positions:

25°21.0'N 051°42.2'E

25°21.0'N 051°44.4'E

25°18.0'N 051°42.2'E

25°18.0'N 051°44.4'E.

Inner Anchorage for vessels with draught of 6.5m and LOA 110m.

Restrictions

UKC: A minimum of 1.0m under keel clearance required.

Ro-Ro and live stock carriers can only transit Doha channel during daylight.

Car carriers and livestock carriers of LOA 160m and any vessel for the flour mill berth will be handled only during day light in suitable weather and tidal conditions.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Mooring

Berthing and sailing is possible throughout 24 hours, subject to overtime.

Charts and publications

BA 3782, 8117. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notice of arrival, including details of draught, length, beam, LOA, cargo, GT, NT, year built, lateral wind area for car/livestock carriers and amount of livestock, also security levels should be advised 24 hours and again 12 hours in advance by the agent, to be followed by confirmation 6 hours before arrival or when within VHF range on Ch 16 or 14.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16; 12, 13 and 14, "Doha Port Radio".

Pilots: Ch 16; 13, 14.

Notes: Provides pilotage for cargo vessels proceeding to Musay'id (Umm Said) Terminal.

QGPC Radio is operated by the Qatar General Petroleum Corporation, only keeps watch on VHF and maintains standby status for Ad Dawhah (Doha) CRS.

Health

Pratique can be granted on arrival. A standard quarantine message should be sent in advance.

Customs and immigration

Officials board the vessel on arrival alongside the berth and also prior to sailing from the berth for the inbound and outbound clearance and Customs inspection.

Flags

Qatar flag must be flown at all times at the fore mast.

Notices and regulations

Repairs: Navigational and other electronic equipment repairs are allowed with permission from the authorities.

Dangerous Cargo: All dangerous cargo is on direct delivery, no port stowage permitted. Fire watch and police are compulsory when loading/discharging dangerous cargo.

Vessels should advise before arrival, of any explosive or hazardous cargo onboard, in order to advise the Public Security Department and the Customs in advance.

ISPS

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

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by road tanker, through agent.

Bunkering: All grades available by road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Rumailah Hospital, 4.1km and Hamad General Hospital, 5km.

Crew change

Crew change is possible and arranged through the agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Doha International Airport located at Doha, 4.1km and Hamad International Airport located at Doha, 13.4km.

Working hours

Sat-Thu: First shift 0700-1500hrs. Second shift 1500-22hrs. Overtime: 2200-0600hrs. Friday will be on overtime.

Pilotage service is available from 0600-2359hrs on normal basis and from 0001-0600hrs on overtime basis. During Fridays and other holidays pilotage service is provided on double charges.

Where it is

Doha is situated on the E coast of the Qatar peninsula.

The port

The Port of Doha handles mainly cruise vessels and offers wide ranges of passengers facilities.

Traffic

Approximately 57 cruise vessels and 179,000 passengers are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Doha?

The pilot boards at Ad Dawhah (Doha) pilot boarding, 25°16.3′N 051°45.3′E.

What time zone is Doha in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Doha?

The deepest berth listed is at Cruise Passenger Terminal: 9.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Doha?

1030-32.

Which load line zone is Doha in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Doha?

The UN/LOCODE of Doha is QADOH.

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