Fujairah

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 339.76m, beam 60m, draught 22.5m, 321,225DWT

Offshore: LOA 339.76m, draught 21.5m, 323,514DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range max 3.0m.

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

Approach

Territorial limits of port of Fujairah are 12nm from shore line.

There is a two way traffic route for vessels entering and leaving the port.

Inbound channel: Width 158m, dredged depth 15.0m CD, max current 2.5kts, bottom sand, mud and shells.

Caution: Vessels entering and leaving the port are required to pass starboard to starboard. This is to ensure inbound vessels have sufficient time to establish the inbound transit before entering between the moleheads while outbound vessels may turn immediately to port on clearing the N molehead.

Rendezvousing between steaming vessels and service boats is prohibited within Fujairah offshore anchorage area.

Movements of vessels in double banked (side by side) position are prohibited in Fujairah offshore anchorage area.

Anchorages

Anchoring between shore line and western limits of Fujairah Offshore Anchorage area is prohibited.

Any type of vessel intending to use Fujairah Offshore Anchorage Area must have a local agency based in Fujairah.

Tugs

Port: Tugs are compulsory for all vessels manoeuvring in port except when shifting along the quay or berth. Port control must be informed before initiating the latter move to ensure that safety will not be compromised. The number of tugs used in berthing and unberthing operations is decided by the pilot and is based on general usage.

The number of tugs required to berth or unberth a vessel must be made known to the port through the pilot while docking and undocking.

SPM: Is located in an area of sea which gives a limited manoeuvring circle, it is necessary for a tug to assist in turning the vessel and to keep head up to the wind and current.

When strong tides exist it will be necessary to have a tug to keep the tanker from running bows on to the SPM and to swing the tanker around to stem the tide. If, during bad weather, the vessel starts to yaw wildly about the buoy, very high loading will be created on the mooring ropes when the bow reaches the extremity of its yaw. Should a tug be in attendance, this yaw can be prevented by the tug towing the vessel astern with just enough force to keep the mooring ropes leading straight ahead.

A support vessel dedicated to the SPM will consist of one firefighting tug which will remain in attendance throughout loading operations.

Mooring

Berthing is possible only in daylight, tankers must be at pilot station 1 hour before sunset. Unberthing is possible throughout 24 hours.

Mooring lines must be rope not wires.

The Master should ensure that the vessel is provided with sufficient fenders to adequately protect the vessel and port premises when berthing and unberthing.

When berthed at or while alongside any quay the Master should at all times keep the vessel properly and effectively moored to the satisfaction of the port management. The moorings must be kept taut and adjusted from time to time to allow for the change in draught and rise and fall of the tide. The moorings must also be so arranged that they can be quickly and easily released.

During berthing and unberthing engines should not be used in such a manner as to cause damage to the bed or banks of the harbour or to another vessel.

Only the special equipment installed at the berth, such as bollards or rings may be used for mooring.

Mooring men are compulsory for the handling of mooring lines.

The knots of the heaving lines shall not be loaded in such a manner as may cause injury to the mooring men or third parties.

Lifeboat testing: Lifeboats may be lowered to the water with permission from the Control Tower and may be put in the water with 24 hours notice being received by the ships agent and permission granted by Control Tower.

Charts and publications

BA 3520, 3723, 3709. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

Communications

Doha Radio and Emirates Radio available throughout 24 hours.

Notice of readiness

NOR may be tendered at anchorage but will be accepted on arrival.

Health

Pratique to be applied for on arrival. Normal quarantine regulations apply. Port Health officials will board vessels alongside if requested

Customs and immigration

New 96 hour transit visa for on & off-signers: Fujairah Seaman Visa has now been replaced by a new '96 HOURS' transit visa. The visa is valid for 14 days from the date of issue and crew (on and off-signers) can stay in the country for 96 hrs.

Once above documents are available, Agent submits the documents to a typing centre inside the Port which is approved by Immigration. Opening hours are from 0800 to 2100 hours Sunday to Thursday presently and expect to be operational for 24 hrs 7 days a week soon. The typing centre fill up the 96 hours visa application form in Arabic and English.

The visa application is then submitted by Agents to Immigration Office on WEEKDAYS ONLY (Sunday to Thursday) between 0800 and 1430 hours. They in turn forward the same to Security Dept for CID clearance. The CID clearance presently takes about 15 minutes to 1 hour. Once CID is cleared, Immigration will print the 96 HOURS visa. Hard copy of the visa is required at Dubai Airport for onsigning crew.

All personal effects permitted. Alcohol and pornographic tapes and literature prohibited, non-compliance will be referred to the police.

Notices and regulations

Scrubbers: Discharge of scrubber wash water is prohibited in the port limits. Vessels will be required to use compliant fuel to meet the IMO 2020 sulphur cap.

Lay-up or scrap vessels will not be permitted.

Rendezvousing between steaming vessels or between steaming vessels and service boats are prohibited.

Movements of vessels in double banking position (side by side) are strictly prohibited.

Any type of vessel approaching or using the area must all times be liable to maintain proper actions and apply rules of the "International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea" for averting the risk of collision.

Permission to anchor must be obtained from the Port Control Tower prior to anchoring.

Anchoring in “Passage Way” between coordinates provided is prohibited.

No vessel is permitted to immobilize in the area without prior approval from Traffic Control.

Tank Cleaning Activities: Attention is drawn to Notice to Mariners 44/95, 51/95, 55/00 and Notice to Agents 8/99. Contact vessel's agent for copies.

Vessel's condition and operation: Vessels must be normal for cargo transfer operation and all mechanical safety devices should be in full working condition.

Readiness status should be consistent with Solas/Marpol and the best of ICS/OCIMF, (International Chamber of Shipping, Oil Companies International Marine Forum) and "Ship-Ship Transfer Guide" (liquefied gases).

Engine Repairs: The Master of a vessel should ensure that the vessel is ready at any time to leave the berth. Engine repairs that will effect the mobility of the vessel, must have permission from the port management, and must not commence the repairs or adjustments until such permission has been granted.

STS Regulations: STS operation at Fujairah Offshore Anchorage Area is restricted to tankers classed under IACS members and subject to complying with below requirements:

1. Multiple STS Operations are not permitted to tankers under non bunkering companies and such tankers must leave Fujairah after STS operation (tankers under companies holding valid Bunkering License from the Government of Fujairah are exempted).

2. Valid STS plan and STS Hose Test Certificates need to be submitted along with Ship's Certificates as per Notice of Mariners No 148.

3. Certificate of Origin & Bill of Lading of cargo need to be submitted in advance, prior to STS operation.

4. Vessel must hold valid Last Port clearance.

5. Confirmation from ship master that his vessel did not conduct STS cargo operation on the high seas.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Interior, Central Operation Department.

Address: PO Box 398, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Tel: +971 2 441 5288

Fax: +971 2 441 5266

Mob: +971 50 667 8700

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

Repairs

Limited in water repairs available. Divers for surveys and in water hull cleaning also available.

Repair boats up to 40 meters long and 200 tons in weight are available. All boats must have insurance for lifting, lowering, and moving.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by barge.

Stores: All types of ship stores available for delivery alongside, off port or at anchorage.

Bunkering: Available at anchorage.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Fujairah hospital, 7.8km.

Crew change

Vopak Terminal: There are no facilities for disembarking crew through the terminal, except in emergencies.

Transport

Nearest airport: Fujairah International Airport, 9.6km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Fujairah is situated on the E coast of the United Arab Emirates.

The port

The port offers facilities for general and dry bulk cargo, tankers, container vessels and cruise ships. It is one of the main ports in the area serving India, East Africa and the Gulf. It is also a major bunkering and servicing port with large anchorage area for tankers awaiting orders, maximum stay 21 days and STS transfers. The present storage capacity onshore is 8 million cubic metres.

The Vopak Horizon Terminal, 2km N, handles import and export oil products.

Traffic

Approx 116,000,000t of cargo, 6,000TEU, 4,000 vessels and 73,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Fujairah?

Compulsory for all vessels within the port, except those vessels whose Masters hold Exemption Certificate, MENAS vessels and UAE Coastguard or Defence vessels.

What time zone is Fujairah in?

Local time at Fujairah is UTC+4. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Fujairah?

The deepest berth listed is at Vopak Horizon Terminal: 22.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Fujairah?

1025.

Which load line zone is Fujairah in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Fujairah?

The UN/LOCODE of Fujairah is AEFJR.

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