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Khor Al Zubair
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory.
Key data
updated Dec 2012Size limits
Draught 12.om, 40,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range approx 2.0-3.0m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khor Al Zubair Port | — | — | 6 |
| Khor Al Zubair Port | — | — | 3 |
| Khor Al Zubair Port | — | — | 3 |
| Khor Al Zubair LNG Terminal | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Port limits
The port limits are 1nm from the port.
Tugs
There are tugs available from 2,500-4,500hp.
Charts and publications
BA 1235, 1238.
Inspections
ISPS
For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
Port services
updated May 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Medical
Medical Central Information, Heept Umm Qasr.
Transport
Nearest airport: Basrah International Airport.
Nearest railway: Basrah-Khor al Zubair-Umm Qasr railway line.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Khor Al Zubair
updated Dec 2012Where it is
Khor Al Zubair is located 12km upstream of Umm Qasr.
The port
Khor Al Zubair has reopened to commercial shipping following the Iraqi wars.
Because of the changing situation in Iraq, Masters are advised to contact the Iraq Port Authority for the latest information. We are unable to verify the following information at the time of going to print therefore caution is advised. The port is used for general, dry bulk and liquid cargoes.
There is a terminal in the Khor Al Zubair Waterway between Umm Qasr and Khor Al Zubair which has two tanker berths for chemical/products and LPG vessels.
Traffic
The port is currently handling approx 400,000t of cargo and 1,440,000t of fuel oil products annually.
Questions about Khor Al Zubair
What are the pilot arrangements at Khor Al Zubair?
Compulsory.
What time zone is Khor Al Zubair in?
Local time at Khor Al Zubair is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the water density at Khor Al Zubair?
1025.
Which load line zone is Khor Al Zubair in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Khor Al Zubair?
The UN/LOCODE of Khor Al Zubair is IQKAZ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Khor Al Zubair say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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