Port of Neom

Size limits

Draught 10.0m, LOA 190.94m, 11023 DWT, Beam 28m.

Water density

1025-1026.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 0.8m max.

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

Approach

Northern approach: All vessels coming from N or NW can approach Dhuba Port between Dhuba Port cardinal buoy (27°34.8'N 035°26.0'E) and Dhuba S cardinal buoy (27°36.25'N 035°23.8'E).

Southern approach: All vessels coming from S, W and SW, can approach Dhuba port between Marash S cardinal buoy (27°30.5'N 035°26.6'E) and Al Sajdah W cardinal buoy (27°26.18'N 035°31.08'E).

The channel, marked by 3 pairs of light beacons is 1,482m long and 95m wide, with a dredged depth of 16.0m, a turning circle with a dredged depth of 15.0m, lies off the berths. The maximum draught allowed is 9.5m.

Anchorages

The recommended anchorage position is SE of Sila Shoal Lightbuoy (27°37.5'N 035°19.3'E).

Tugs

There are 3 tugs of between 1,000 and 3,000hp available.

Charts and publications

BA 12. Port Authority Chart No 24, 124. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send their ETA 5 days, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Dhuba Port Control: Ch 11, 13, 16.

Aramco Dhuba Pilot: Ch 16, 11.

Tugs: Ch 11.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Interior / Coast Guard.

Position: Head of Port Security Department.

Address: Coast Guard HQ, Riyadh, 11135, Saudi Arabia.

Tel: +966 4020 222

Fax: +966 1 402 0274

Mob: +966 0505 910400

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Water: Water is available at berths and by barge.

Medical

Government clinic is available throughout 24 hours. Master to advise by radio if medical attendance is required onboard.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Port of Neom is situated in the N Red Sea, 450km N of Yanbu.

The port

Port of Neom, previously known as Dhuba is a new port with 4 berths , with a Ro-Ro facility at the S end, mainly handling the import of livestock, cement in bulk, foodstuffs and general cargo. Also a passenger service between Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

It is a natural harbour protected on all 3 sides by hills.

Traffic

Approx 2,000,000t of cargo 90,000 passengers and 1,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Port of Neom?

Compulsory for all vessels over 150NT.

What time zone is Port of Neom in?

Local time at Port of Neom is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Port of Neom?

The deepest berth listed is at Main Quay - North Harbour: 10.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Port of Neom?

1025-1026.

Which load line zone is Port of Neom in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Port of Neom?

The UN/LOCODE of Port of Neom is SADHU.

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