Mina Abdulla

1. Mina Abd Allah mooring master boarding Pilot boards29°07.0′N 048°19.2′E

Size limits

Off Shore: LOA 350.5m, draught 16.9m, BCM 138.98m, 276,000DWT

Water density

1030.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Maximum tidal range 3.2m.

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

Port limits

Southern limit is eastwards from the shore along the parallel of Lat 28°56'N.

Eastern limit is the meridian of Long 048°18'E.

Tugs

Tugs of 70hp are available for berthing and unberthing.

Mooring

A check on moorings will be made by the duty harbour master on all vessels calling at Mina Abdullah.

Charts and publications

BA 1223, 3773. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

Communications

Communication Information:

1. Telephone: 965-23262859 (Port Authority)

2. Facsimile: 965-23262265 (Port Authority), 965-23261329 (Harbourmaster)

Port Control can be contacted, as follows:

1. Call sign: Mina al Ahmadi Port Control

2. VHF: Ch 16 and 69

3. Telephone: 965-23262859

4. Facsimile: 965-23261329

Note: It is prohibited (except in an emergency) to use VHF sets on the above working channels when the vessel is on the berth.

Notice of readiness

NOR will be accepted according to the Charter Party clauses provided that the vessel is within 2nm of the loading terminal as instructed by the Mina al Ahmadi loading master.

Generally, when a berth is not available or in the absence of any communication from the shore, the time of NOR is taken as the time the vessel anchored in the roads.

The time of anchoring together with position relative to South Pier Port Control as recorded by VTMS at the harbour master's office should be advised to the harbour master by VHF or through 9KK as soon as possible.

All vessels at anchor are required to be ready to berth on receipt of one hour's notice from port control. This notice will be given by VHF or lamp and vessels should ensure an efficient watch is maintained to receive this notice.

If, after receiving one hour's notice, a vessel is not ready to berth when the pilot boards, at the expiry of that notice, the original NOR will be cancelled and the pilot withdrawn.

The new NOR will be the time the vessel indicates to the shore that it has rectified the defect that originally prevented it from berthing. As vessels are normally berthed in strict order of NOR time a vessel could lose considerable time through not being ready and masters should ensure that delays of this nature do not occur.

Vessels that are accepted on an "as convenient" basis are given a NOR at the time the pilot boards.

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.

Early departure procedure (EDP): KOC documents section operate an EDP to cut down delays in documentation. Masters may opt to use this scheme.

Health

Depending upon advance radio information free pratique may be granted by radio prior to arrival.

All vessels must exhibit quarantine signals until quarantine formalities are completed or free pratique granted. By day, Interco flag "Q"; by night, a red light over a white light. No person other than the pilot is allowed to board any vessel either alongside a pier or at anchorage until pratique has been granted unless it is an emergency where permission will be obtained from customs and health by agents.

Smallpox and cholera vaccinations are not required in Kuwait but can be given at the master's request.

Rat guards must be fitted to all moorings.

Maritime Declaration of Health form (supplied by the boarding Quarantine Officer) is to be completed.

One copy of a Crew List containing dates of vaccinations and inoculations is required.

International certificates of inoculation and vaccination are to be available for inspection if required.

Details of air conditioning in the vessel are to be supplied on a form provided by the boarding officer.

A valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate must be produced. Facilities are available locally for renewal.

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

Repairs

No repair facilities.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available only by barge.

Bunkering: FO and MDO by KNPC's bunker barge and by loading lines at Sea Island.

Medical

Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kuwait International, approx 35km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Mina Abdulla is bounded by the parallels of 29°02'N and 29°10'N, and to the E by the meridian of 048°11.5'E.

The port

Mina Abdulla is an oil loading terminal operated by Kuwait National Petroleum Co.

Where does the pilot board at Mina Abdulla?

The pilot boards at Mina Abd Allah mooring master boarding, 29°07.0′N 048°19.2′E.

What time zone is Mina Abdulla in?

Local time at Mina Abdulla is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Mina Abdulla?

The deepest berth listed is at Mina Abdulla - Sea Island: 16.92 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Mina Abdulla?

1030.

Which load line zone is Mina Abdulla in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mina Abdulla?

The UN/LOCODE of Mina Abdulla is KWMIB.

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