Khalifa Bin Salman

Size limits

LOA 360m, draught 13.1m.

Water density

1025.

Tides

Tital variation is 2.4m. Quay height is 1.9m at High Tide.

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

Approach

The new port has unrestricted access direct from deep water to the quay via a channel with a present min depth of 12.8m (current dredging will increase depth to 14.0m, then 15.0m), width 250m. A turning basin basin at the port entrance, width 768m, depth 15.0m.

Tugs

Three harbour tugs of 3,600hp, 45t bollard pull.

Charts and publications

BA 3737, 8042. US 62411, 62412, 62413. Bahrain Survey Directorate 1501. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Further ETA's are to be sent 5, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival at the port.

Communications

Long distance radio communication should be via Bahrain Telecommunication Company's Coast Station, "Bahrain Radio" ("A9M"), PO Box 14, Manama, Bahrain, to which a regular watch should be maintained.

Bahrain Radio is equipped with Marconi Spector "ARQ" and "FEC" equipment type U2221. The equipment conforms to CCIR recommendation 476.

There are four operating positions with answer-backs, as follows, 8474A A9M BN; 8474B A9M BN; 8474C A9M BN; and 8474D A9M BN. For direct contact ships should call in the master "ARQ" mode as "A9M" monitors in the slave mode. During a link call "A9M" will work as master once contact has been established.

Bahrain Radio accepts telex tapes from local clients to be passed on to ships fitted with radio telex (Telex: 8221 Bahrad BN). The address should include the vessel's name, callsign, and Selcal number.

Radio Navigation Warnings: These warnings relate to navigational information which may immediately affect the safe navigation of vessels at sea. Warnings are serial numbered, with the prefix "NAV" and authenticated by the signature Megulite. Warnings are broadcast by Bahrain Radio "A9M" on 487kHz, on receipt, at 0518, 0918, 1318 and 1718hrs GMT.

Each radio warning is rebroadcast for a period of from 24 hours to one month, depending upon the nature of the information it contains. At the end of the period, it is either cancelled or superseded by a new warning.

VHF: Vessels intending to call Khalifa Bin Salman should advise agents via Bahrain Radio, callsign "A9M" their ETA, draught, hatch distribution and any other requirements, giving as much notice as possible.

Vessels equipped with VHF should, when within range, contact Bahrain Port Control on Ch 74.

Notice of readiness

NOR is tendered immediately upon arrival of the vessel at the anchorage by Master/agent either by telex or fax.

Documents

Note: Cargo Manifest to be submitted by ship's agent 3 days prior to arrival. For import cargoes, documents should include a Certificate of Origin bearing a Bahrain Embassy or Consulate stamp. The Bahrain authorities will also accept verification from any other Arab embassy or consulate.

The above documents will be inspected by port customs and immigration authorities.

The arrival/departure forms will be delivered by the agent's boarding representative, who will board the vessel after customs clearance has been effected.

All vessels using Khalifa Bin Salman Port should follow the procedural rules set out in APM Terminals Bahrain Terms and Conditions which can be found on their Website: http://www.apmterminals.com

Health

All vessels must display the International quarantine Signals when approaching the port and keep them displayed until pratique is granted.

Bahrain port health regulations are based on the International Sanitary Regulations adopted by the World Health Organisation in May 1951.

In accordance with International practice, Quarantine signals must be prominently displayed by all vessels approaching Bahrain port. Pratique is normally granted by the Bahrain government port health Officer or the agent's representatives. Pratique will be granted by the Bapco pilot for healthy vessels scheduled for immediate berthing in the Sitra Marine area.

No persons except the Bahrain coastguard, agent's representatives and pilots are permitted to leave or board a vessel until pratique has been granted.

A radio message should be sent to the Government Port Health Officer, Bahrain, advising last Bill of Health and present health conditions aboard.

The port of Bahrain is not classed as a "Plague Port" but all crew members must have in their possession valid certificates of vaccinations and inoculations in accordance with current health regulations.

The Bahrain government port health officer is available by arrangement through the agents. The port health officer, in addition to official duties, will provide consultation and treatment for other than quarantine purposes.

Emergency hospital cases will be treated as such, and will be handled by the vessel's agents or by company facilities, whichever is available first.

Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates are obtainable in Bahrain, requests should be made through agents.

Notices and regulations

Approaching Bahrain: When approaching Bahrain, the Master should contact Bahrain Port Control on VHF Ch 74 giving his position, ETA and further instructions as to pilot boarding, berthing and other vessel traffic, etc will be advised.

Alcohol: Liquor trafficking between vessels alongside wharves or between vessels and shore is strictly prohibited by the law of the Government of Bahrain.

Inspection of ships in Bahrain

Director General of Ports

PO Box 15, Manama, Bahrain.

Tel: +973 719 202.

Fax: +973 725 534.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Directorate of Ports, Manama.

Position: Head of Maritime safety and Environment Protection.

Address: PO Box 453, Manama, Bahrain

Tel: +973 17 719602.

Fax: +973 17 729709.

Mob: +973 39 478712.

Email: [email protected]

Recognised Security Organisations:

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Class NK.

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

Repairs

Major repairs and divers available.

Dry docks

A large drydock facility available nearby at Sitra/ASRY, which can repair vessels of up to 500,000DWT. The Bahrain Ship Repairing and Engineering Co has 2 x 180m slipways and can handle vessels of up to 6,000DWT and 20,000DWT afloat.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by prior arrangement.

Bunkering:All types of fuel are available alongside the BAPCO jetty.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Sulmanyia, 6km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bahrain International, 10km.

Working hours

Conventional cargo berths: Work available from 0700-2100hrs (Sat-Thu), (overtime can be arranged through the agent).

Container Terminal: Work throughout 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Administrative Offices are open Sun to Thurs from 0800 to 1700hrs.

Where it is

The recently opened Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP) is situated on Hidd Island, on the NE extremity of Bahrain.

The port

The new port includes the AMP container terminal Bahrain Gateway and a cruise liner berth and takes the larger vessels unable to enter Mina Salman. Eventually, it will take all the traffic from the old port.

The container terminal operates with 4 post Panamax cranes, giving the facility a throughput capacity of 1,100,000TEU. The container terminal occupies 900m of quay wall, with an additional 400m of multipurpose quay which can be dedicated to containers in the future, if required. There is an option to extend up to 4 berths and 12 quay cranes, with an annual throughput capacity of 3,000,000TEU.

Traffic

Approx 1,700,000 tons & 400,000TEU handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Khalifa Bin Salman?

Pilot service is available 24hrs.

What time zone is Khalifa Bin Salman in?

Local time at Khalifa Bin Salman is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Khalifa Bin Salman?

The deepest berth listed is at Bahrain LNG ORF Terminal: 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Khalifa Bin Salman?

1025.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Khalifa Bin Salman?

The UN/LOCODE of Khalifa Bin Salman is BHKBS.

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