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FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars'
Pilot
updated Aug 2010Compulsory. The pilot boarding position is approached from the S. Vessels should await the berthing master 2nm SE of the oil loading terminal.
Key data
updated Oct 2021Size limits
330,000DWT. No limitations on draught or LOA.
Water density
1030
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 1.8-2.4m
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soroosh Terminal | 23.00 m | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2021Traffic schemes and VTS
VTMS is not available.
Anchorages
Anchorage is available at a distance of 3nm SE of the FSO with 40m water depth.
Restrictions
Submarine pipelines: These pipelines connect the various oil field production platforms; a submarine oil pipeline extends NW then N from the centre of the field to the Nowrouz Oilfield (29°31.0'N 049°25.0'E).
Inerting is not allowed at the berth.
Purging should be carried out at anchorage.
Tugs
Available, at least one in attendance.
Charts and publications
BA 2847, 2882, 2884. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).
Reporting before arrival
updated Oct 2016ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA to be to be advised and submitted in writing at least 7 days prior to start of accepted date range or 7 days prior to the ETA, whichever is the earlier. Thereafter ETA must be reconfirmed at 96, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Pre arrival information is to be submitted by telex or fax.
The following information should be supplied to the agent at least 72 hours prior to arrival, for submission to port authority.
Vessels failing to provide ETA information: Vessels are expected to accurately and punctually provide the required ETA information in accordance with the general terms and condition for crude oil sale contract FOB Iranian Oil Terminals - April 1996 revised edition.
Communications
VHF: Continuous watch on Ch 16
Notice of readiness
NOR should be tendered to the National Iranian Offshore Oil Company (Port Authority) and other concerned parties, in accordance with the instructions of the owner or Charter Party, on arrival of vessel.
Documents
Cargo documentation: Early departure procedure is available. The form for EDP will be submitted to the vessel's master by the terminal authority.
Health
Vessels requesting free pratique by radio are required to transmit the following message through the same channels as their ETA advice.
Customs and immigration
Not available
Flags
Foreign vessels, on entering Iranian marine territory and during their stay at Iranian ports, must always raise the Iranian flag forward.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Ports and Shipping Organization.
Position: Port Security Senior Officer.
Address: 751 Enghlab Av, Tehran 1599661464, Iran.
Tel: +98 21 849 32051.
Fax: +98 21 880 9329.
Mob: +98 91 238 42649.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
ISPS Compliance: The US Coast Guard has reported that vessels arriving at US ports from Iran will be subject to increased attention and are more likely to be boarded and inspected due to their country's failure to maintain effective anti terrorism measures.
Port services
updated Oct 2021Repairs
Not available.
Dry docks
Not available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Not available.
Bunkering: Available.
Crew change
Not available.
Working hours
Normally 0700-2000hrs; overtime is applicable. Friday is a weekly day of rest and overtime rates are applicable.
The port works on most of the above holidays except 1st Day of Nowrooz and Ashoora the Martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hosein.
About FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars'
updated Oct 2021Where it is
FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars', formerly known as "Soroosh or Syrus Terminal", is a single tanker mooring terminal in the central northern Persian Gulf, situated approx 45nm WSW of Kharg Island.
The port
The terminal comprises of FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars' with 2,200,000bbls storage capacity and used to export crude oil.
Questions about FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars'
What are the pilot arrangements at FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars'?
Compulsory. The pilot boarding position is approached from the S.
What time zone is FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars' in?
Local time at FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars' is UTC+3:30. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars'?
The deepest berth listed is at Soroosh Terminal: 23.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars'?
1030
Which load line zone is FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars' in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars'?
Port State Control at FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars': Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars'?
The UN/LOCODE of FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars' is IRCYT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at FSO 'Khalij-E-Fars' say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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