Mubarek Terminal

Size limits

Tandem mooring: 275,000DWT. Max distance bow to centre manifold (BCM) 180m.

Water density

1027.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Tides: Mean range 1.0m spring range 1.8m.

Currents: The currents are predominantly of counter-clockwise circulation throughout the year. Their speed has been observed to be from 0.4 to 0.8kt in Jan and from 0.6kt to 1.7kts in Apr.

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

Anchorages

The anchorage area, 1nm in diameter and with approx 40m depth is established outside the SE limits of the oilfield.

Restrictions

No entry to oilfield area without a pilot onboard.

Tugs

Berthing at tanker loading terminal assisted by oil company supplied tugs.

Mooring

Two Mooring Masters will board the vessel and moor the Export tanker to the Hubaraka. The terminal Supervisor/Mooring Master will lead the operation.

Weather and other factors permitting, vessels will normally be moored during daylight only and unmoored throughout 24 hours.

Charts and publications

BA 2837, 2887, 2888, 3175. US Publications 172. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels are requested to confirm ETA 72, 48, 24, 12 and 4 hours prior to arrival.

The 72 hour signal should include ETA; Last Port of Call; if any sickness onboard; if the vessel has clean bill of health; cargo quantity and grades expected to be lifted in long tons and barrels; arrival draught and displacement. The 12 hour signal should include definite indication as to whether the vessel is ready to load or not and should also include information on the time she will require to discharge ballast after arrival. Precise ETA should be given when the vessel is 4 hours from the terminal.

Unreasonable insufficiency or inaccuracy in ETA messages may alter the order of berthing of ships to the advantage of those ships giving sufficient and accurate ETA messages. Acceptance of Notice of Readiness will also be affected by such insufficiency or inaccuracy.

Communications

Initial communication by radio facilities between ship and Crescent Petroleum Company should be via telex (through vessel's agents or direct from vessel via Inmarsat). Alternatively via Bahrain Radio (callsign "A9M") which operates on a 24 hour basis, and later by VHF Ch 71 to Mubarek Oil Terminal.

Company Mooring Master will have sole control of radio installations during the period a vessel is manoeuvring or moored. No radio transmissions will be permitted onboard ship except by the express permission of the Mooring Master in each case; only the Mooring Master may transmit on VHF Ch 33A and 71 during the period he is onboard. He will have a VHF radio telephone with him.

Mubarek Oil Terminal radio station callsign "Mubarek Terminal" particulars are as follows:

Operated by Crescent Petroleum Company, Sharjah.

Position 25°49'N 055°11'E.

Located on storage vessel "Mubaraka".

VHF: Mubarek Terminal: Ch 16, 17, 33, 71. Tel: +971 6 572 7000. Fax: +971 6 572 6000. Telex: +893 68015 crespt em. Hours of operation throughout 24 hours.

Mubarek Oil Terminal Control Centre keeps continuous watch on Ch 71. A vessel should make contact on Ch 71 when the terminal will request her to switch to an alternate channel. Ch 17 is reserved for communications between ships in moorings and Mubarek Oil Terminal Movements Control Centre, located onboard the storage tanker "Mubaraka". This is a safety measure since oil flow to ships is controlled through Ch 33A and 71, which therefore must be clear at all times in case of a need to stop oil flow for any cause. Ch 16 is for calling and safety use only.

In emergency failure of radio telephone communication, daylight lamp signalling may be used with the Oil Movements Control Centre, located on Mubaraka.

Standard messages

On receipt of first signal from a vessel, terminal will transmit a message to her giving preliminary requirements of terminal. Masters are urged to comply with this in all details in order to facilitate vessel turnaround and government formalities.

Notice of readiness

Notices of readiness: The company will make every effort to load vessels upon arrival or as promptly as berth is available, weather permitting.

Notice of readiness will not be accepted as at time of arrival unless the vessel in all respects is ready to load. Arrival time will be considered the time the company Mooring Master boards the vessel or alternatively anchors within the approved anchorage area, whichever occurs first.

Documents

Clearance from the last port of call will be required by the government authorities. The police will require 4 copies of a Crew List and a Passenger Manifest if any passengers are onboard.

Cargo documentation: Early Departure Procedure (EDP) is in operation.

Health

The vessel should have a clean bill of health or equivalent document from the Last Port of Call. From time to time Cholera Vaccination Certificates may be required and it is, therefore, prudent that all crew members are in possession of valid certificates.

Customs and immigration

There are no Customs or Immigration Officials in attendance.

Flags

Courtesy ensigns: UAE and Iran.

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 at Dubai or Sharjah.

Dry docks

Available at Dubai or Sharjah.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Available off UAE coast of Dubai and Sharjah.

Medical

Al Qassemi Hospital, Sharjah 51km. For emergencies, a field doctor is available.

Crew change

Crew members cannot leave the vessel at Mubarek Oil Terminal except by arrangement with vessel's local agents. No crew changes will be permitted during the period a vessel is deballasting or loading cargo.

Transport

Nearest airport: Dubai International 56km and Sharjah International 50km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours, daylight berthing only. Unberthing at any time.

Where it is

Mubarek Terminal is situated in the Persian Gulf midway between Sharjah and the Iranian coast.

The port

Crude oil is the sole product of the terminal. There are only limited facilities to offer. Vessels may be requested to leave the terminal during bad weather.

What are the pilot arrangements at Mubarek Terminal?

Compulsory and during daylight hours only.

What time zone is Mubarek Terminal in?

Local time at Mubarek Terminal is UTC+3:30. No summer time.

What is the water density at Mubarek Terminal?

1027.

Which load line zone is Mubarek Terminal in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mubarek Terminal?

The UN/LOCODE of Mubarek Terminal is AEMUB.

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