Khor al Muffatta

Size limits

Max draught 10.7m.

Water density

1030.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

Approach

There is a sandbar at the entrance of Khor Al Muffatta which can be negotiated by small barges through a marked channel.

Anchorages

Vessels anchor 2nm to seaward off the entrance to the inlet. The holding ground is good.

Charts and publications

BA 2884, 3773, 3774. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

To be sent to port authority with a copy to agent 72 hours prior to arrival. Messages may be sent direct by fax, vessels which do not have fax can send details to the local agent who will then forward same to all concerned. ETA should be updated as and when necessary.

The ETA message should include

Communications

Radio: For long range communication Bahrain Radio is used. The station works throughout 24 hours.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Vessels should advise ETA via Kuwait Radio (callsign "9KKO").

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered on arrival in accordance with the Charter Party.

Documents

One copy of the Crew List is received by both customs and health, 2 copies are received by the agent of which one is submitted to immigration after attesting same from health authority.

Both copies of Vaccination List are received by health authority.

Both copies of the Crew List and Stores List are received by customs.

Customs and health forms are delivered onboard by their respective officers. These are to be completed and returned to the boarding officers.

Health

Free pratique is granted after berthing.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be renewed in Kuwait.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Alcohol is prohibited by law. Penalties for transgressors will be decided by a court and could result in a jail sentence.

Immigration: On arrival, agent will collect all passports/seaman's books and these will be deposited with the immigration department for the period of the vessel's stay in port.

For the issuance of shore passes, a copy of the Crew List is to be submitted to the agent 3 working days prior to arrival in order to obtain approval from the immigration authorities. Each crew member requires a personal photograph.

Flags

Kuwait flag and "Q" flag must be displayed on arrival. Non compliance could result in a warning or monetary penalty.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Interior, Port Security Department.

Position: Head of Port Security Department.

Tel: +965 484 3599.

Fax: +965 483 6334.

Mob: +965 902 6496

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Available in Mina Saud.

Medical

Al Salam International Hospital, 102km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kuwait International Airport, 96.4km.

Working hours

Normally, Sat-Wed, 0700-1200hrs and 1300-1600hrs.

Where it is

Khor al Muffata is situated on the S coast of Kuwait, close to the Saudi Arabian border.

The port

The port is a small port managed by Kuwait Ports Authority. The port is used primarily for the discharge of cargoes destined for American oil companies working in the area.

What are the pilot arrangements at Khor al Muffatta?

None available.

What time zone is Khor al Muffatta in?

Local time at Khor al Muffatta is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the water density at Khor al Muffatta?

1030.

Which load line zone is Khor al Muffatta in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Khor al Muffatta?

The UN/LOCODE of Khor al Muffatta is KWKWM.

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