Jebel Ali

Size limits

LOA 400m, draught 15.5m, beam 58.6m, 198,195DWT

Water density

1032.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.14m.

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

Approach

Ships should approach the Mina Jebel Ali Light Float in 25°10'N 054°52'E, LFI 15s RW. The float lies on the axis of the channel leading into Jebel Ali Terminal and from here vessels should steer 135° to approach the pilot boarding area.

The Jebel Ali approach channel begins 13nm offshore has a depth of 17.0m and width of 320m. The channel entrance begins with a new gate at the seaward end of Jebel Ali approach channel, designated Gate One. The sea mark position for Gate One is port hand buoy (QR) 25°08.28'N 054°55.11'E, starboard hand buoy (QG) 25°08.17'N 054°54.98'E. After 13nm, the approach channel takes a 25° bend and becomes the entrance channel, which leads into the harbour on an alignment of 340°-160°. The approach channel has a width of 320m reducing to 235m, the channel widens to 550m in the bend and in the entrance channel to 340m.

The approach and the berth basin for the LNG facility are dredged to 14.0m.

The outer basin is 2,300m in length and 600m wide with depths from 14.0m to 16.0m. The inner basin is 3,700m in length and 425m wide with depths of 11.5, 16.0m and 17.0m.

Port limits

Port limits extend to 5nm.

Anchorages

Vessels anchor in a depth of approx 16.0-20.0m.

Prohibited anchorage: All vessels are warned that an untrenched pipeline lies E of the channel. This line comes ashore in position 25°01.0'N 055°04.5'E, it is from 1.7-5.4nm E of buoyed entrance channel. Vessels should not anchor near this pipeline, nor should they approach the area with anchors walked back or trailing. Several other unmarked pipelines exist to the N of Jebel Ali Port limits. Anchoring other than in designated anchorages is not advisable.

Restrictions

Masters must advise the Harbour Master if they are carrying hazardous cargo.

Tugs

10 tugs are maintained at Jebel Ali terminal. They are fully equipped with radar, multi-channel VHF radios, towing winches and towlines.

LNG vessels: Q Flex - Berthing 4 x 70t tugs, unberthing 2 x 70t and 1 x 50t tugs.

140,000m³ - Berthing 2 x 70t and 2 x 50t tugs, unberthing 3 x 50t tugs.

Mooring

On arrival, weather permitting.

Charts and publications

BA 8054, 3739, 3176. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8)

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels requiring a pilot should contact Port Control at least 2 hours in advance of arrival at the Pilot Boarding Area.

Vessels of less than 150NT should obtain permission to enter the channel or to leave a berth.

Vessels outbound should request pilot at least 1 hour before departure.

Pilot Boarding Area is 2nm SE of Jebel Ali Light Float.

Communications

Bahrain, Doha and Emirates are monitored throughout 24 hours.

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 69. When coming within VHF range of "Jebel Ali Port Control" vessels should establish VHF contact for the purpose of updating the estimated time of arrival and at least 2 hours notice of arrival in the pilot boarding area.

All LNG communications should be sent by email or fax to the Master Golar Freeze with copies to Dubai Supply Authority, Gas Control Supervisor and DUSUP Commercial.

Email: [email protected]

Golar Freeze CCR, Tel: +971 4 880 2884.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered by tankers at anchorage, other vessels alongside.

Documents

A copy of NOR should be made available to the Harbour Master on request.

Health

Free pratique can be applied for by radio or telex. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate required.

Customs and immigration

Immigration officers are established in port. The service is available throughout 24 hours. However, Masters should advise their agent that the ship may leave outside normal office hours and that the agency should check that immigration officials will be available to clear vessels outward, this applies to public holidays.

Masters are advised that Immigration clearance documentation must be onboard and sighted by the pilot before he can take the vessel to sea.

Customs: Jebel Ali is a port of entry. Customs inspection and security are working throughout 24 hours, Tel: +971 4 881 6375, Fax: +971 4 881 6403.

Alcohol and drugs are not allowed.

Crew must hold a Seaman's Book and sign on/off per visit with prior notice.

Vessels calling at Jebel Ali should have "Jebel Ali" mentioned as the next port of call in their last port clearance to register the vessel at immigration.

Port clearance with "For Orders" or "International Waters" will not be accepted.

Any vessel without Port clearance for Jebel Ali must have the port clearance amended from the issuing authority.

Flags

All vessels to hoist UAE flag while inside UAE territorial waters.

Notices and regulations

All vessels to follow IMO regulations.

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

Berths are available for repairs to be undertaken afloat by local marine engineering firms. Lay-up berths for short periods can be arranged, available for vessels up to 550,000DWT.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available on all berths.

Bunkering: Bunkers are readily available by barge or road tanker and should be arranged through a vessel's agent. No bunkers can be delivered by bunkering barge at Tanker Berth No 1. Lub oil is available in drums, transported by road. LNG bunkering is available from FSRU Explorer.

Medical

Medical facilities are provided by Dubai hospitals, arrangements should be made by the agents, 24 hour emergency medical services are available. Vessels should call Jebel Ali port control on VHF Ch 16, or Tel: +971 4 883 5251 to arrange ambulance services.

Crew change

To be arranged by agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Dubai International (35km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

The port is located on the Gulf coast approx 35km SW of Dubai.

The port

The largest man made harbour in the world, with a large industrial development including aluminium, gas and cement facilities. The merger and relocating with Port Rashid also brought a large increase in container handling. Facilities exist to accommodate Ro-Ro's, container ships, bulkers, general cargo vessels and tankers.

Traffic

Approx 37,000,000t of cargo, 16,000,000TEU and 18,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Jebel Ali?

Pilots will board from fast launches, marked "Pilots" equipped with VHF.

What time zone is Jebel Ali in?

Local time at Jebel Ali is UTC+4. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Jebel Ali?

The deepest berth listed is at DP World Jebel Ali Terminal 1: 15.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Jebel Ali?

1032.

Which load line zone is Jebel Ali in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Jebel Ali?

The UN/LOCODE of Jebel Ali is AEJEA.

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