Ju'aymah Crude & LPG Terminals

Water density

1024-1026.

Tides

Range 2.2m.

Approach

Both the Commercial Port and the Industrial Port are approached from the NE through Jubail Approach Channel.

Jubail NE and E approaches: Jubail Approach Channel is entered 5nm SW of Jubail Fairway Lightbuoy (27°18.5'N 050°03.0'E) and marked on each side by numbered lightbuoys in accordance with the IALA Buoyage System "A". The fairway leads 27nm SW, passing NW of Jazirat Al Jurayd, to the inner approaches to the Port of Jubail.

Jubail N approaches: Berri Oilfield (27°12.0'N 049°42.0'E) adjoins the N side of the Port of Jubail and occupies the shallow bay named Dawhhat Abu'Ali and its approaches and the vicinity N and E of Ra's Abu'Ali; its seaward limits are marked by the following lightbuoys:

BoF 1 Lightbuoy (27°06.0'N 049°43.0'E);

Anch 4 and Anch 3 Lightbuoys;

Abu'Ali-E Lightbuoy (27°17.0'N 049°47.0'E);

BoF 2 Lightbuoy (27°20.0'N 049°47.0'E).

Jubail Commercial Port: Is approached via a short channel dredged to a depth of 14.0m and marked by lightbuoys, moored one each side of the channel entrance. The channel leads between the S breakwater head and the S end of the detached breakwater, to a broad quay, approx 1nm in length, projecting NE into the harbour. The NE end and NW side of the quay are dredged to 14.0m and the SE side has a depth of 12.0m.

King Fahd Industrial Port: The port is entered between the detached breakwater and N breakwater, which extends 0.9nm S from the E end of the causeway. There is a depth of 16.0m in the entrance channel and into the petrochemical basin No 1 (PCQ-1) berths 41-44 and 51-54. In PCQ-2 and Industrial Quay there are depths of 14.0m.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A vessel traffic service, controlled by radar, covers the approach channels to Jubail and the anchorages of the port. All vessels within the area, including vessels crossing or transiting the approach channel, are required to contact "Jubail Port Control" on VHF Ch 67 before entering the area.

Anchorages

Outer Anchorage (27°15.0'N 049°54.0'E), on the NW side of the approach fairway, is marked by "Anch 1" and "Anch 2" Lightbuoys and by Fairway Lightbuoys No 1 and No 3.

Inner Anchorage (27°09.0'N 049°47.0'E) also on the NW side of the approach fairway, is marked by "Anch 3" and "Anch 4" Lightbuoys and by Fairway Lightbuoys No 5 and No 7.

Naval Anchorage (27°03.0'N 050°48.0'E), which lies SW of the inner end of the approach channel, is marked by numbered Lightbuoys "J2" to "J6" inclusive.

Explosive Anchorage (26°58.0'N 049°50.0'E) lies between the port Ra's al Ghar approach channel and the inner approaches to the Port of Jubail.

Restrictions

Draught Restrictions: The maximum arrival draught at Jubail Commercial Port is normally 10.8m (11.5m HW only) for Berths No 1-8 and 12.6m (13.3m HW only) for Berths No 9-16.

LPG Carriers: Only daylight movements of loaded LPG carriers.

Restricted area: A restricted area surrounds Berri Oilfield (27°13'N 049°43'E), which contains many wellheads and other structures; the area should not be entered without permission. All vessels within the area should contact Jubail Port Control when passing Jubail Fairway Lightbuoy (27°18.6'N 050°03.0'E).

Tugs

Tugs are compulsory for all vessel manoeuvres 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.

Tugs available throughout 24 hours, 1 x 4,000hp, 1 x 3,200hp, 1 x 3,000hp, 2 x 2,500hp, 2 x 1,500hp.

Mooring

When berthed or while alongside any quay the master of a vessel shall 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 the master should not use his engines in such a manner as to cause damage to the seabed 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.

Charts and publications

BA 3718, 3719, 3788, 2847,2882. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Interior / Coast Guard.

Position: Head of Port Security Department.

Address: Coast Guard HQ, Riyadh, 11135, Saudi Arabia.

Tel: +966 4020 222

Fax: +966 1 402 0274

Mob: +966 0505 910400

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

What are the pilot arrangements at Ju'aymah Crude & LPG Terminals?

Compulsory for vessels over 150GT within the port area and available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Ju'aymah Crude & LPG Terminals in?

Local time at Ju'aymah Crude & LPG Terminals is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the water density at Ju'aymah Crude & LPG Terminals?

1024-1026.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ju'aymah Crude & LPG Terminals?

The UN/LOCODE of Ju'aymah Crude & LPG Terminals is SAJUT.

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