Ras al Mishab

1. Ras al Mishab pilot boarding Pilot boards28°12.9′N 048°43.2′E

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.0m max.

Approach

The port is approached from the N via an entrance channel 150m in width with a dredged depth of 11.0m. The visibility is often affected by dust in the atmosphere.

Outer approach channel (28°27'N 048°48'E): Pipelines and power cables have been laid across the approach channel. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within the limits covering the pipeline and power cable area between Khafji Oilfield and the coast WSW.

Pipelines are also laid between Khafji Oilfield and Hout Oilfield 16nm NNE.

Inner approach channel: The dredged inner approach channel to Port Ra's al Mish'ab, is marked in accordance with the IALA System, by buoys and leading beacons as follows:

No 1 Buoy (safe water), moored 4.25nm ESE of Ras al Mishab, marks the lead in to the dredged channel, entered approx 1nm further SW; the channel is then marked on its NW side by odd numbered Buoys No 3 to 21 (green conical), and on its SE side by even numbered Buoys No 2 to 20, each pair moored at intervals of approx 0.3nm. A bell is sounded from Buoys No 12 and 13 marking the turn in the channel.

Outer leading beacons (metal towers; rectangular daymarks, black with a white stripe) in line bearing 217.25°, lead through the outer leg of the channel; the front beacon (28°07'N 048°40'E) stands 0.5nm SW of the turn in the channel and the rear beacon, 0.5nm further SW.

Inner leading beacons (similar to outer beacons) stand on the main wharf, approx 0.25nm; in line bearing 251.25°, they lead through the inner leg of the dredged channel directly to the wharf.

Spoil grounds, which dry, lie close NW and SE of the turning area, at the SW end of the dredged channel, and another lies SE of the outer leg of the dredged channel.

Restrictions

Berthing takes place during daylight only.

Tugs

Two tugs of 1,500hp available.

Charts and publications

BA 1224, 3774, 3960. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

To be sent in good time, amending or confirming information 24 hours in advance.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16.

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

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

Khafji General Hospital, 42.2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Ras Al-Mishab Airport (used by military), Khafji Airport located at Khafji, 42.5km, King Abdulaziz Air Base located at Dammam, 282km and Hamad International Airport located ar Qatar, 643km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Ras al Mishab is situated on the NE coast of Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf.

The port

The port provides facilities for King Khalid military city at Al Batin, approx 500km inland.

Where does the pilot board at Ras al Mishab?

The pilot boards at Ras al Mishab pilot boarding, 28°12.9′N 048°43.2′E.

What time zone is Ras al Mishab in?

Local time at Ras al Mishab is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the water density at Ras al Mishab?

1025.

Which load line zone is Ras al Mishab in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ras al Mishab?

The UN/LOCODE of Ras al Mishab is SARAM.

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