Mukalla

Size limits

LOA 184.70m, draught 8.5m, beam 29.4m, 31,931DWT.

Offshore: LOA 170.10m, bcm 26.20m, 25,175DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Sep 1 to May 31, Summer Jun 1 to Aug 31.

Tides

Range 1.0m.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: From a position approx 4.5nm SSE of Ra's Burum 14°20.0'N 049°00.0'E, the approach to Al Mukalla Harbour leads approx 5nm N to a position 1nm W of Ra's Marbat 14°30.5'N 049°09.6'E. The harbour entrance, between breakwaters to the S and N, has a width of 105m and depth 10.0m below CD. A turning area has a diameter of 240m and depth of approx 8.5m.

Directions for berthing at Al Mukalla Oil Terminal: Approach the berth, on a course of 117° with Ra's Marbat 14°30.5'N 049°09.6'E, just open on the port bow. Both anchors are used and dropped on the alignment of a common rear beacon, standing near the shore approx 0.6nm NW of Ra's Marbat, and two separate and individual front beacons. The depth of water in the anchorage positions is approx 37m.

Port limits

The port limits are on a line 2.5nm due W of Ras Marbet, then due N to the coast.

Anchorages

There are three anchorage positions available. The recommended position lies in a depth of approx 31m, approx 0.4nm SSW of the unnamed rocky projection on which stands the town of Al Mukalla.

Smaller vessels may anchor farther NW, noting the two stranded wrecks which lie on the shoal area W of the rocky projection and the prohibited area, which lies farther W.

The anchorage is exposed to the SW monsoon and for this reason may be closed from May to Oct.

A prohibited anchorage is established within 350m of a submarine pipeline laid 0.6nm SSW from the shore on the S side of town.

Restrictions

Cargo may be handled all year and worked throughout 24 hours if required, inside Khalf Harbour.

Berthing is normally carried out during daylight hours, during darkness in special cases.

Cargo should be distributed equally in all hatches and all cargo discharging operations to be carried out direct delivery basis.

Tugs

Two tugs are available.

Mooring

Caution: Jelly fish may choke engine room seawater intakes at the beginning of the NE monsoon season.

Charts and publications

BA 6, 2970, 3784. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Message to include master's name, ship nationality, callsign, GT, DWT, max draught, type of cargo, reason for call, security level and declaration of any dangerous cargo onboard.

Communications

Pilot VHF: Ch 6 and 8.

Port Control contacts:

Call sign: Port Control

VHF: Ch 13 and 16

Tel: +967 5 305561

Port Authority contacts:

Tel: +967 5 305560, Fax: +967 5 303508, E-mail: [email protected]

Notice of readiness

Normal procedure observed at other ports and in accordance with the Charter Party.

Documents

Vessels are required to have a copy of Crew List, Vaccination List, Stowage Plan, Manifest, Bills of Lading and Last Port Clearance.

Health

Vessels with all healthy crew are granted pratique, by the pilot, when entering.

Customs and immigration

Officials board vessels calling at the port on arrival and departure.

Flags

Vessels are required to fly their national flag, signal letters and courtesy ensign.

Notices and regulations

Are provided to the master, by the pilot and vessel's agent, when entering the port.

Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Yemen Coastguard

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

ISPS Compliance: The US Coast Guard has reported that vessels arriving at US ports from any ports in Yemen, with the exception of Ash Shihr Terminal, Balhaf LNG Terminal and the Port of Hodeidah, will be subject to increased attention and are more likely to be boarded and inspected due to their country's failure to maintain effective anti terrorism measures.

Repairs

Not available.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Available, delivered by road tanker.

Fresh water: Available in limited quantities.

Stores: Available in limited quantities.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hadhramout Modern Hospital, 8.9km.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Riyan Airport, 34.6km.

Working hours

Normally 0600-1300hrs, 1400-2100hrs, meal break 1300-1400hrs. Overtime available upon request. Friday is a weekly day of rest. Loading/discharging are unaffected, but overtime at 50% extra is payable from 0001hrs on Friday until 0600hrs Saturday. Holidays: Overtime at 100% extra.

Where it is

Al Mukalla (Khalf) is located halfway along Yemen's southern coastline, approx 270nm E of Aden.

The port

Khalf Harbour lies 2km to the E of the town of Mukalla. It is W of Ras Kodar in the bay between Ras Burum and Ras Koder/Ras Marbet and below Jebel Al Qara, which protects Mukalla from the NE monsoon between Oct-May. Mukalla has 2 cargo berths and a fisheries quay.

Cargo is also worked into lighters from the anchorage between Oct and May.

Al Mukalla Oil Terminal, a CBM consisting of two mooring buoys situated at the seaward end of a submarine pipeline, lies approx 0.125nm offshore, close SE of Khalf Harbour.

Major commodities: Foodstuffs, container, cement, oilfield equipment, drums of oil, RoRo and general cargo.

Traffic

Approx 2,000,000t cargo, 40,000TEU and 450 vessel handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Mukalla?

Pilotage is compulsory at Khalf Harbour but optional at the Outer Harbour.

What time zone is Mukalla in?

Local time at Mukalla is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Mukalla?

The deepest berth listed is at Mukalla: 8.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Mukalla?

1025.

Which load line zone is Mukalla in?

Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Sep 1 to May 31, Summer Jun 1 to Aug 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Mukalla?

Port State Control at Mukalla: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mukalla?

The UN/LOCODE of Mukalla is YEMKX.

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