Ras Shukheir

1. Ras Shukheir pilot boarding place Pilot boards28°09.5′N 033°20.4′E

Size limits

Offshore: LOA 248m, BCM 60m, draught 22.0m, 107,197DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

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

Approach

Vessels should approach Ras Shukheir Oil Terminal through the precautionary area E of the terminal, following the recommended direction of traffic flow.

Ras Shukheir Light float (safe water Racon) moored in the centre of the precautionary area which lies in the approaches to Ras Shukheir Oil Terminal. A shoal patch, with a least depth over it of 12.5m and marked by a lightbuoy, lies in the NE corner of the precautionary area.

Precautionary area: Lies in the approaches to Ras Shukheir Oil Terminal and the July, Ramadan and Morgan Oilfields.

Vessels should keep Ras Shukheir Lanby Lightbuoy, which is moored in the centre of the area, on their port side.

Anchorages

A designated anchorage for vessels awaiting a berth at the oil terminal lies on the E side of the Gulf of Suez about 1.5nm S of Ras Abu Suweira (28°16'N 033°33'E).

An anchorage, 1nm in diameter, is situated 6.5nm SE of Ras Shukheir. Anchorage is prohibited NW of it.

Vessels using this anchorage should note IMO rules for ships navigating in the Gulf of Suez. Vessels leaving the designated anchorage should time their transit through the precautionary area to avoid impending vessels in the N and S bound traffic lanes.

Anchorage for small vessels is available in the bay approx 1.5nm NW of Ras Shukheir and to the N of a group of buoys, but the holding ground of fine sand is reported to be poor and there are foul areas in places.

Restrictions

Berthing takes place during daylight hours only.

Attention should be drawn to many offshore oil production platforms and pipelines and the greatest care must be exercised while navigating in the area.

Oil Terminal:

Offshore dangers: A submarine pipeline is laid NE from the shore to a former offshore loading berth situated about 0.8nm SE of CBM No. 2.

Further oil, gas and water submarine pipelines are laid NE from the shore 0.8nm farther S.

A dangerous wreck of an oil rig lies about 2.5nm NNW of the port.

LPG Terminal:

Offshore dangers: A submarine gas pipeline from the Badri Oilfield leads close W of the terminal to land on the shore about 0.4nm SSW. Two spar buoys N and NW of the berth mark the lie of the pipeline.

No 1 Production Platform lies in the approaches to the terminal, about 2.5nm NW of Ras Dib. A submarine oil pipeline extends SSW from the platform to the shore.

Tugs

Available. Two tugs each 6,000hp compulsory for mooring. Owned/operated by GUPCO who can charter additional if needed.

Mooring

Vessel will be moored in a CBM configuration utilising both anchors and ship's mooring lines from main deck and poop.

Minimum of 13 shackles of chain on each anchor must be available and the windlass and brake confirmed in good operating condition. Certificate must be produced to the pilot on boarding.

Mooring will consist of 7 wires with rope tails plus one synthetic rope as follows: Vessels under 150,000DWT - 7 wires with tail plus one synthetic rope (220m length).

Vessels over 150,000DWT - 7 wires with tail plus one synthetic rope (360m length) one from the port side forward, one from the starboard side on the main deck aft, five from the poop deck. Line from main deck aft on port side must not be wire and a full high quality synthetic rope must be made ready.

Charts and publications

BA 333, 2374. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be send through Alexandria CRS or Port Said CRS 72 hours in advance and maintain contact until arrival at the terminal. Vessels should also send ETA 72, 24 and 12 hours in advance to Panintoil, Cairo, repeated to GUPCO Cairo. The last message should include the time required for discharging ballast, which can be pumped ashore by pipeline.

Vessels to establish VHF radio contact on Ch 16 prior arrival with GUPCO Marine Logistics Tower, who will advise berthing instructions.

Please advise the following to Ras Shukheir Terminal on Fax: +20 2 333 6619.

Communications

Radio: Alexandria Radio is recommended for passing messages at long range.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Ch 16; 02, 04.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered by cable, fax or telex on the ship's arrival off the port, then in writing when the agent boards. Tendering is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relative Charter Party.

Documents

Cargo documents (copies of Bills of Lading and Manifest) should be in possession of state agent prior to ship's arrival for the purpose of approaching cargo receivers to enable them to manage the necessary formalities.

Special forms, for completion by the Master, will be delivered to him by the pilot, Immigration and state agent.

Health

Free pratique is granted immediately on the ship's arrival if not coming from an infected area. Pratique cannot be applied for by radio.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed if expired.

Customs and immigration

Customs: On berthing, Customs Officers will attend to check the ship's bonded store according to the list prepared by the Master.

There is no alcohol allowance for ships crews whilst in port, cigarettes only are allowed. Penalties for non compliance are large.

Immigration: The Immigration Officer is the first person to board after the pilot, he checks the Seaman's Books and issues the shore permits for crew members. Nobody is allowed to board the vessel before the Immigration clearance. Crew and/or passengers cannot leave the vessel before the attendance of the Immigration Officer.

Flags

Hoisting of the Egyptian flag on arrival is essential. If the flag is not available on arrival the Master may request one, through the agent, upon berthing.

Notices and regulations

Vessels leaving Ras Shukheir Oil Terminal should time their departure to avoid impeding vessels in the S bound traffic lane. Tankers intending to join the N bound traffic lane should only do so when no through S bound traffic is in the vicinity; they should report their intended movements to other vessels on VHF before leaving the terminal.

Vessels leaving Ramadan and Morgan Oil Fields for the terminal should time their transit through the precautionary area to avoid impeding vessels in S bound and N bound traffic lanes.

Vessels operating between July Oil Field and the terminal should use the appropriate traffic lanes and the precautionary area and should conform to the normal direction of flow in the S bound and N bound lanes.

Pilot ladder: A combination/pilot ladder to IMO regulations in good condition is to be rigged on lee side. No automatic pilot hoists, forward leading accommodation ladders or weighted heaving lines to be used.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Maritime Transport Sector.

Position: Head of Department

Address: 4 Petolomy Street, Alexandria, 21514, Egypt.

Fax: +203 484 2096

Email: [email protected]

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Class NK.

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

Repairs

Divers are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Not Available.

Fresh water: Not Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

First aid clinic; doctor (emergency only).

Transport

Nearest airport: Landing strip for light aircraft E of the shore storage tanks.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Ras Shukheir is situated on the western shore of the Gulf of Suez.

The port

Ras Shukheir consist of an offshore oil loading terminal operated by GUPCO, comprising of two CBM's. Vessels approach from the E and if required to anchor, do so in the designated anchorage area to the SE of the berths. Submarine pipelines to the N prohibit anchoring elsewhere. There are also onshore facilities for LPG and fuelling for service vessels and supply crafts.

Where does the pilot board at Ras Shukheir?

The pilot boards at Ras Shukheir pilot boarding place, 28°09.5′N 033°20.4′E.

What time zone is Ras Shukheir in?

Local time at Ras Shukheir is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 29 Apr 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 28 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Ras Shukheir?

The deepest berth listed is at Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO): 22.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ras Shukheir?

1025.

Which load line zone is Ras Shukheir in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ras Shukheir?

The UN/LOCODE of Ras Shukheir is EGRSH.

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