Port Rashid

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Mean spring range approx 1.2m, mean neap range approx 0.5m.

Currents may be experienced ENE across the breakwater entrance of up to 1kt following periods of strong NW winds.

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

Approach

Port Rashid has no approach channel but entry should be made between Dubai Maritime City and the breakwater from the N.

Dubai Approach Buoy lies in position 25°18'N 055°10'E, a black and white pillar buoy, LFl 10s Racon T. The port entrance should be approached in a direction of 182°.

Width of entrance is 275m, min depth 13.0m.

Inner basin turning radius is 160m, depth 11.5m.

Caution: Traffic bound for Khawr Dubai and other local developments crosses the entrance to Port Rashid N of the main breakwater and additional care should be taken.

Dubai Dry Dock harbour is entered between the W breakwaters of the new Dubai Maritime City and Dry Dock Harbour. In view of substantial redevelopment in this area, recent local knowledge is required.

Port limits

Extend to 5nm.

Anchorages

Limited anchorage space is available, within the breakwaters of Mina Rashid, with the approval of Dubai Port Control. AN anchorage area, for the use of the Dubai Drydock Harbour, is situated W of the Main Breakwater of the Dubai Drydock Harbour and is best seen on the chart. Lights are shown from the various breakwaters. Numerous vessels generally lie at anchor SW of the harbour approach buoy.

There is no protection from shamal in this area, which usually blows from WNW with little warning. Vessels anchoring outside the areas within the Exclusive Economic Zone without authorization from DMCA will be liable to prosecution.

For vessels en route to the Dubai Drydock, anchorage is available W of the W breakwater, as charted, care should be taken noting an obstruction 0.6nm SW of the breakwater head.

Restrictions

There is a submarine oil pipeline extending from the SW corner of the inner basin to a position on the main breakwater, marked by a beacon.

A conspicuous wreck is lying close off the inner side of the main breakwater, approx 450m NE of the entrance to the outer basin.

Charts and publications

BA, 3175, 3412 and 8109. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

All vessels should contact the signal station on VHF Ch 16 for berthing instructions.

Communications

Mina Rashid Port Control can be contacted. as follows:

1. Call sign: "Port Rashid Control"

2. VHF: VHF channels 6, 9, 13, 14 and 16

3. Telephone : +971-4-3459565

Khawr Dubayy Port Control can be contacted, as follows:

1. Call sign: Dubai Port Control

2. VHF: VHF channles 12,16 and 68

3. E-mail: [email protected]

Port Control: Tel: +971 4 345 9565

Harbour Master: Tel: +971 4 345 1115, Fax: +971 4 454952, Telex: 47530 DPA EM.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered alongside.

Documents

The following documents should be submitted to the Port Operator electronically at least 48 hours prior to the Vessel's arrival. Failure to do so may result in the withholding of Vessel's clearance to sail from the Port Facility until such time as they are made available.

Discharging Vessels

Loading Vessels

Health

Pratique can be applied for by radio or telex on departure from last port.

International Health Declaration that all crew are healthy and current Ship Sanitation Control Certificate.

Customs and immigration

The following nationalities require Dubai Central Investigation Department (CID) approval on their seaman's visa prior to arrival: Croatian, Ukrainian, Polish, Romanian, Algerian, Bulgarian and Russian.

If crew requires to leave the port, valid passports are needed. CID approval takes approximately 3-4 working days. The "OK to Board" message will only be sent to the crew manning office and copied to airlines after the agent has obtained approval from Dubai's CID Department.

Alcohol and drugs are not allowed.

Crew must hold a Seaman's Book and sign on/off per visit with prior notice.

Notices and regulations

Vessel using Mina Rashid or Dubayy Drydock Harbour should send their ETA 72 hours and 24 hours in advance to their agent and include the following information:

1. Length overall

2. Draught

3. Whether bunkering is required

Vessel should contact Port Control on VHF channel 16 and request berthing instructions.

Vessels using Khawr Dubayy should send their ETA 72 hours in advance. Vessel should confirm the ETA 24 hours in advance and then maintain listening watch on VHF channels 16 and 68 until they have berthed. Vessels should send their ETD 2 hours in advance.

Vessels approaching the port and failing to establish VHF contact should anchor about 1.7 nautical miles off the port entrance.

It has been reported that vessels must contact Dubai Port Control 2 hours prior to arrival or departure on VHF channels 16 and 68 (call sign: Dubai Port Control) to confirm pilot and tug needs. Failure to do so may result in delays.

The approach to Khawry Dubayy lies W of the Palm Island Three exclusion zone, leading E between Lighted Buoy B and Khawr Dubayy Fairway Lighted Buoy. Vessels must contact the port authorities for the latest information.

The former N approach channel through the Palm Island Three exclusion zone is no longer available.

If any of the above requirements cannot be complied with, the Harbour Master should be advised prior to vessel's arrival, via Port Control.

The State of Dubai has issued warnings against vessels approaching within 1nm of its offshore installations; offenders face fines, imprisonment and possible confiscation of their vessels.

All vessels anchoring within Dubai's territorial waters without prior authorisation will be forewarned and penalised by DMCA in accordance with Clause (65) of the Fines and Violations Table stipulated by Executive Council Decision No (11) of 2013.

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

There are 8 wet repair berths and a specialised tank cleaning berth; lay by berths can be provided depending on the ports situation for the required period. Shore power can be arranged through the ship's agent.

The port maintains a list of approved ship repair companies who can undertake repairs in Port Rashid. Agents will make the necessary arrangements. The main port labour is provided by Dubai Labour Supply Co, Tel: +971 4 534020.

Vessels intending to carry out hot work are required to have the adjacent areas surveyed by a recognised surveyor and a hot work/gas free certificate issued, a copy of which should be presented to the Harbour Master's Office before hot work takes place. The port fire service will be on stand by alongside the vessel during the hot work periods and the vessel will be charged for this service.

Repairs to navigational equipment can be carried out by local companies arranged through the ship's agent.

Diving companies are available in Dubai through the ship's agent. No diving operations should take place without the Harbour Master's permission.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available on all berths.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Aster Hospital Mankhool in Dubai, 4k.

Crew change

By arrangement through agent, valid passport required.

Transport

Nearest airport: Dubai International Airport in Dubai, 15km.

Working hours

Normally throughout 24 hours working 3 shifts.

Where it is

Port Rashid is a major cruise port situated on the seaward side of the city of Dubai.

The port

The port mainly handles cruise, passengers, Ro-Ro, dry bulk and general cargo.

Traffic

Approx 850,000 passengers handled annually.

What time zone is Port Rashid in?

Local time at Port Rashid is UTC+4. No summer time.

What is the water density at Port Rashid?

1025.

Which load line zone is Port Rashid in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Rashid?

The UN/LOCODE of Port Rashid is AEPRA.

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