Nishtun

Size limits

LOA 110.06m, draught 5.0m, beam 17.5m, 6,969DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Mean maximum range 1.3m; mean minimum range 0.4m.

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

Port limits

The port limits are 3nm S of the SE breakwater.

Anchorages

Vessels waiting to berth anchor 0.4-0.5nm SE of the breakwater light clear of the harbour entrance.

Restrictions

Cargo may be handled throughout the year, inside the harbour, but may be affected by weather during the SW monsoon.

Berthing during daylight hours only.

Tugs

There are no tugs available.

Charts and publications

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

Communications

VHF: Pilots can communicate with the port authorities on Ch 16, 0700-1400hrs.

Notice of readiness

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

Documents

Vessels are to have valid statutory certificates onboard. Crew List and Crew Declaration are required.

Health

Healthy cargo vessels 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

Fresh water: Available, in limited quantities.

Bunkering: Bunkering connection to flexible pipe, diesel only.

Medical

Al Ghada Central Hospital, has limited facilities.

Crew change

Not possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Al Ghada Airport (40km), with connections to Aden, Sana'a and Dubai.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1400hrs.

Where it is

Situated on the southern coast of Yemen, 11nm N of Ra's Fartak.

The port

The port mainly handles liquid cargo.

Traffic

Approx 25,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Nishtun?

Compulsory, for vessels over 200GT.

What time zone is Nishtun in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Nishtun?

The deepest berth listed is at Nishtun: 5.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Nishtun?

1025.

Which load line zone is Nishtun 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 Nishtun?

Port State Control at Nishtun: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Nishtun?

The UN/LOCODE of Nishtun is YENIS.

What crews who called at Nishtun say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.

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