Khor Fakkan

Size limits

LOA 400m, Beam 59m, 202,684 DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Neaps 1.3m; springs 2.5m. Range up to 3.0m tidal variation.

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

Anchorages

Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring within the territorial waters of Sharjah between the parallels of 25°19.5'N and 25°24.8'N and the meridians of 56°23.00'E and 56°36.00'E is not normally permitted except within the designated anchorage areas above.

Sharjah Port Authority have also advised that anchoring adjacent to Khor Fakkan territorial waters, between longitudes 056°36'E and 056°49.25'E, is strictly prohibited.

Vessels intending to anchor off Khor Fakkan Port should contact the Port Control on VHF Ch 67/16 and be guided by the port authorities to anchor within 12nm (up to Longitude 056°36'E).

Restrictions are implemented due to safety, security and environmental issues.

The 12 to 24nm area is between the following co-ordinates:

25°20'N 056°36'E

25°24.75'N 056°36'E

25°24.75'N 056°49.25'E

25°20'N 056°49.25'E

Free passing of vessels through the above area is allowed as per International Maritime Law.

Tugs

There are 3 tugs of 3,500hp, 2,700hp and 2,400hp, each fitted with fire fighting equipment and VHF communications.

Charts and publications

BA 8101, 3520. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

On departure, vessels should contact Port Control and provide date and time of departure, with name of next port of call.

Notice of readiness

NOR can be tendered at anchorage, but will be accepted on arrival.

Health

Pratique to be applied for on arrival.

Customs and immigration

All personal effects permitted. Alcohol and pornographic tapes and literature prohibited, non compliance will be referred to the police.

Notices and regulations

Procedures for Khor Fakkan Anchorage for vessels prior to their arrival at Khor Fakkan/Kalba Anchorage.

Bunkering is permitted at Khor Fakkan Anchorage, however, ship to ship cargo transfer permission should be obtained from Harbour Master prior to operation. (STS cargo operations are not permitted outside port limits in order to protect the environment from pollution).

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

Available.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Fujairah General Hospital, Fujairah 20km and Khor Fakkan Hospital, Tel: +971 9 237 0222.

Crew change

Supply boats can effect crew changes.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sharjah International Airport 86km, Fujairah International 25km.

Airport facilities: Crew change and air freight.

Nearest Railway: Fujairah.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours, working in three eight hour shifts.

Where it is

Khor Fakkan (Khawr Fakkan) is situated outside the Strait of Hormuz, on the E coast of the United Arab Emirates, to the N of Fujairah.

The port

Khor Fakkan is a natural deep water harbour developed to handled large container vessels. Some general cargo, chemical products, oil, project materials and services for offshore installations are also dealt with.

Traffic

Approx. 2,000,000TEUs handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Khor Fakkan?

Compulsory for all vessels over 150NT or 50m in length, pilots board in position 25°23.3'N 25°22.7'E, 0.5nm seaward of the Fairway Lightbuoy.

What time zone is Khor Fakkan in?

Local time at Khor Fakkan is UTC+4. No summer time.

What is the water density at Khor Fakkan?

1025.

Which load line zone is Khor Fakkan in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Khor Fakkan?

The UN/LOCODE of Khor Fakkan is AEKLF.

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