Mina Saqr

1. Mina Saqr boarding position a Pilot boards26°01.0′N 056°02.5′E
2. Mina Saqr boarding position b Pilot boards26°01.8′N 056°00.2′E

Size limits

LOA 299.95m, draught 12.2m, beam 50.0m, 207,986DWT.

Water density

1023-1027.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Max range of tides 2.3m. The tidal streams set SW and NE at a rate of about 1kt.

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

Approach

Port is bounded by a main and lee breakwater. No hazards or sandbars; depth in the dredged channel 12.2m MLWS, length 2.4km, width 180m minimum.

Approach Buoy in position 26°00'N 056°02.40'E is a red and white pillar buoy.

Anchorages

Depth ranging from 20.0-38m; good holding ground.

Tugs

Available, four tugs, total capacity 5,650hp.

Charts and publications

BA 3174, 3410. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 48, 24, 12 hours and then every hour prior to arrival, giving draught, LOA and full cargo details.

Communications

VHF: Port radio station maintains 24 hour service on Ch 16; working Ch 16, 14, 09. Vessels should contact the port on Ch 14 or 16 for berthing instructions at least 2 hours in advance of ETA and maintain a continuous listening watch.

Documents

Bill of Entry, Shipping Bill, Manifest.

Health

Free pratique, Certificate required. Health and Immigration officials board vessel after berthing.

Customs and immigration

A Crew List, from all vessels, is required by Customs and Immigration. For shore leave crew require, photos, passports and Seaman's Book.

Saqr Port Immigration will not accept Port Clearances without the signature and stamp of the issuing authority. Port Clearances generated by computer without signature and stamp are not acceptable.

Saqr Port Immigration has advised that the below nationality seaman books are not acceptable for issuing seaman's visa's:

1) China (mainland)

2) Sri Lanka

3) Myanmar

4) Malaysia

5) Greek

6) Philippine

7) Syria

8) India

9) Marshall Island

10) Egypt.

This is understand to be mainly due to the circulation of duplicate seaman books.

However, a copy of above individual seaman's books may be shown to the Immigration authority for verification from the online system, after which they will advise on a case-by-case basis whether or not the particular seaman's book is blacklisted.

Liberian and Panamanian seaman's book are completely blacklisted and seaman visa will not be issued.

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

Can be carried out by mobile squads from Dubai. Extensive repairs possible in Dubai.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all berths.

Bunkering: Available at most berths.

Offshore facilities: Base for the Grayswift/Heliswift launch and helicopter tanker service operated by Gray Mackenzie and Co Ltd. Technicians, surveyors and other specialists can be put onboard tankers for periods of 12 hours or more and then disembarked at rendezvous points either side of the Masandam Peninsula, without delay or deviation for the vessel. Crew changes, mail, spares, provisions, etc, can all be arranged. This service can also be provided for tankers waiting for nominations off the E coast of the UAE, on the other side of the Straits of Hormuz.

Medical

Shaam Hospital, 7.9km & Saqr Hospital, 30.3km.

Crew change

Available via Inchape Services throughout 24 hours.

Transport

Nearest airport: Ras Al Khaimah International located at Ras Al Khaimah, 48.3km.

Airport facilities: Facilities exist for airfreight and international connections.

Working hours

Normally Sat-Thu 0700-1400hrs and 1500-2100hrs. Extra hours and Fri working possible on overtime basis.

Where it is

Mina Saqr is located on the Gulf coast, approx 30km N of Ras al Khaimah, close to the Strait of Hormuz.

The port

The port offers specialised berths for the handling of bulk cement and aggregates, chemicals, a container terminal and Ro-Ro berths. There is also a small boat harbour and fishing harbour with a depth of 4.5m.

Imports: General cargo, containers, raw materials for cement industry, oilfield supplies, livestock, explosives, steel, vehicles.

Exports: Aggregate, rock, cement, limestone, clinker and containers.

Where does the pilot board at Mina Saqr?

The pilot boards at Mina Saqr boarding position a, 26°01.0′N 056°02.5′E. Mina Saqr has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Mina Saqr in?

Local time at Mina Saqr is UTC+4. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Mina Saqr?

The deepest berth listed is at Mina Saqr Terminal: 12.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Mina Saqr?

1023-1027.

Which load line zone is Mina Saqr in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mina Saqr?

The UN/LOCODE of Mina Saqr is AEMSA.

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