Hamrawein

Size limits

LOA 200m, draught 10.0m, 40,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

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

Approach

A bearing of 279° on Gebel Umm Kujura leads towards Mina el Hamrawein. Vessels should approach to the N of the N Mooring Buoy and be aware of a reported set to the S towards the unmarked reef.

Anchorages

Available in Kosseir Roads.

Restrictions

Berthing and unberthing not permitted at night.

Tugs

There are no tugs available.

Charts and publications

BA 63. Admiralty Pilot NP64.

Communications

Radio: Kosseir Radio may be used for passing messages.

VHF: Ch 16.

ISPS Maritime Security Points of Contact

Name: Abdul Qadir Mahmoud Ahmed

Address: Quseir - Red Sea

Postcode: _______

Telephone: 00201002329576

Fax: 0020653420168

Email: [email protected]

Port Services and Facilities

Administration 23 Talat Harb Cairo

Address El-Hamrawein – Red Sea.

Telephone (065) 3420124 - 3420122

Fax (065) 3420168 – 3420124

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered by cable, fax or telex on the ship's arrival off the port, then in writing when the agent boards. Tendering is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relative Charter Party.

Health

Free pratique is granted immediately on the ship's arrival if not coming from an infected area. Pratique cannot be applied for by radio.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed if expired.

Customs and immigration

Customs: On berthing, Customs Officers will attend to check the ship's bonded store according to the list prepared by the Master.

There is no alcohol allowance for ships crews whilst in port, cigarettes only are allowed. Penalties for non compliance are large.

Immigration: The Immigration Officer is the first person to board after the pilot, he checks the Seaman's Books and issues the shore permits for crew members. Nobody is allowed to board the vessel before the Immigration clearance. Crew and/or passengers cannot leave the vessel before the attendance of the Immigration Officer.

Flags

Hoisting of the Egyptian flag on arrival is essential. If the flag is not available on arrival the Master may request one, through the agent, upon berthing.

Notices and regulations

Vessels arriving with cargo to be discharged, or for loading cargo, will not be berthed unless receivers or shippers are ready with the necessary documents duly approved by the state agent/customs.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Maritime Transport Sector.

Position: Head of Department

Address: 4 Petolomy Street, Alexandria, 21514, Egypt.

Fax: +203 484 2096

Email: [email protected]

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Class NK.

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

Repairs

No repair facilities available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available. Arranged through agents.

Bunkering: Fuel oil can be obtained by road tanker from Safaga.

Medical

Available at the Central Hospital of Kosseir.

Crew change

The agent should be contacted regarding crew change.

Transport

Nearest railway: A rail line connects the port with the ore mines in the interior.

Working hours

Continuous throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Hamrawein is situated on the Red Sea, approx 160nm S of Suez, 60km to the S of Safaga and 20km N of Kosseir.

The port

The principal export is phosphate ore and aluminium.

Approx two vessels a month call at the port which can load 6-7,000t of phosphate per day.

What are the pilot arrangements at Hamrawein?

Compulsory. Service is provided by a Phosphate Company pilot.

What time zone is Hamrawein in?

Local time at Hamrawein is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 29 Apr 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 28 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Hamrawein?

1025.

Which load line zone is Hamrawein in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hamrawein?

The UN/LOCODE of Hamrawein is EGHAM.

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