Mubarraz Island

Size limits

Offshore: Max LOA 339.5m, draught 13.5m and 314,000DWT.

Water density

1027.

Load line zone

Tropical zone.

Tides

The maximum tidal level in this area is 7 feet; the average tidal level at the Spring tide 3 feet and the Chart Datum is 0.8 feet below I.S.L.W. Tidal current is variable according to the lay of the land. But the flowing tide usually runs South-eastwards and ebbing tide North-westwards. Speed of a current is around 2 knots at the highest.

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

Approach

The approach channel is marked at intervals by lightbuoys, there is a shoal depth of 14.9m between Buoy Nos 14 and 15. The max draught in the channel is 13.5m.

Note: IALA System "A": Green coloured and green flashing buoys are shown on the starboard side of the channel inbound. Red coloured and flashing buoys are shown on the port side of the channel inbound. All buoys are fitted with radar reflectors.

Restrictions

Vessel should not enter the area S of 24°35'N without pilot or obtaining permission from Port Authority. As berthing is carried out during daylight hours only, vessels must arrive at No 5 Buoy (pilot boarding point) at least 5 hours before sunset.

Speed Limitation: Speed should be limited to a maximum of 8kts for 1nm before and for 1nm beyond Buoy No 1.

A submarine pipeline lies 1.5m above the seabed near the vicinity of No 10 Lightbuoy, between CFP and Mubarraz Island.

Draught/trim: Arrival draught and during mooring at SBM for vessels between 270,000-280,000mt must be more than 8.5m forward and more than 9.5m midships. Trim should be less than 2.5m by the stern with propeller fully immersed.

Mooring

The method of mooring and unmooring is decided by the pilot who will inform the Master.

The vessel is requested to provide safe accommodation ladder ready for immediate use. Vessels should have their crew ready to receive hose connection materials and should maintain a lee until this is completed. Pick up two mooring chains on forecastle which are made fast by vessel chain stoppers. The size of the Panama lead should be at least 300mm diameter complying with OCIMF standard.

After mooring is completed, a line boat should tow the floating hose string to port side of vessel and connect pick up wires to the hook of tanker crane runner. The hoses are lifted aboard one by one and connected to vessel's manifold by hose connection shore team, after mooring operation.

After the hose disconnection is completed and aft tug line is released, mooring ropes are slacked off and then dropped into water. Tug/work boat will come alongside after the vessel backs off the berth. After ship's bow has passed floating hose end, tug/work boat will collect hose connection materials, lowered down from vessels deck.

Charts and publications

BA 3178. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

PRE ARRIVAL QUESTIONNAIRE - OIL TANKERS:

The following Pre arrival questionnaire should be sent 72 hours in advance in the following format to:

Petroleum Ports Authority Mubarraz, Fax: +971 2 877 2102,

Mubarraz - ADOC Terminal, Fax: +971 2 888 1025 and Shipping Agency.

Communications

VHF: Ch 17, callsign "Mubarraz Terminal". Operational 0730-1830hrs. Tel: +971 2 898 5191, Fax: +971 2 888 1025.

Contact Mubarraz Oil Terminal on VHF Ch 16, 17, at 4 hours before arrival.

All vessels calling at Mubarraz Terminal should report their ETA to Das control room.

Das/Mubarraz Petroluem Port Contact:

Petroleum Ports Authority - Harbour Master / PFSO, Das / Mubarraz Island (PPA)

Address: P.O. Box 26555, Abu Dhabi

Telephone: Office (009712) 6068376

Fax No. (009712) 6063302

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Outside office hours, the Harbour Master can be contacted through the Port Control

DAS / Mubaraaz Island Port Control:

Telephone : (009712) 6063042 / 6068406 (Emergency Line)

VHF Radio: Channel 16/12 (DAS MARINE) (24 Hours Operations)

Fax: 00971 2 6068445

Email: [email protected]

Notice of readiness

The Master should present Notice of Readiness to the Company's Mooring Master who signs it on behalf of the Company.

NOR should be tendered at the time of dropping anchor at the assigned anchorage or at the time of the Mooring Master onboard the vessel to commence berthing.

The vessel, however, is prohibited from berthing unless it reaches Buoy No 5 at least 1 hour before the sunset, and NOR will not be accepted until the next sunrise, even if the vessel has already anchored in the tanker waiting anchorage.

NOR will not be accepted during periods when the port is closed. The port is "closed" when the weather is such that it is too rough or visibility is too poor for incoming tankers to berth. The decision regarding the opening and closing of the port will rest with the Port Master.

Health

Vessels arriving at Mubarraz Island Port must carry the usual Bill of Health for port visited on the voyage. Masters of vessels are required to inform the Port Authorities in their Pre-Arrival questionnaire;

If there is any sick person onboard or if there has been any sickness onboard within the week prior to arrival.

Pratique is granted by the Port medical officer, normally through the Pilot.

Customs and immigration

Under normal circumstances the Customs Officer does not board the vessel but upon arrival the Master is required to submit to the Customs through the vessel's agent a manifest of any cargo to be loaded at Mubarraz petroleum port.

After loading is completed the Mooring Master will sign on behalf of Customs an outward manifest and issue the port clearance, these will be handed to the Master by the agent.

Flags

All vessels are required to fly the national flags of United Arab Emirates, which are available from vessel's agent.

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

No repair facilities are available. However, radar and electronics repairs are available in Abu Dhabi and technicians can be sent to Mubarraz Island Terminal for repairs, contact agent for details.

Divers available on request through vessel's agent.

Bunkers, water and stores

Not available at Mubarraz Island Port.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Al Mirfa Hospital.

Crew change

Repatriation is possible with prior notice through vessel's agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Al Hamra Airport.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Mubarraz Island is located in the southern Gulf, approx 100km W of Abu Dhabi.

The port

Crude oil is exported from the island. Tankers are loaded from an SBM system installed about 8nm offshore E of the Island.

Traffic

Approx 9,010,000 t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Mubarraz Island?

Pilotage is compulsory.

What time zone is Mubarraz Island in?

Local time at Mubarraz Island is UTC+4. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Mubarraz Island?

The deepest berth listed is at Mubarraz Island Terminal: 13.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Mubarraz Island?

1027.

Which load line zone is Mubarraz Island in?

Tropical zone.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mubarraz Island?

The UN/LOCODE of Mubarraz Island is AEMBS.

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