Ras Sudr

Size limits

LOA 167m, draught 9.1m, 30,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range is approx 0.6m.

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

Anchorages

May be obtained in the bay SE of the cape, 1nm offshore in depths of approx 13.0m.

A mooring buoy (red) is laid approx 1.25nm SW of Ras Sudr.

Charts and publications

BA 2373 and 753. Admiralty Pilot NP64.

Communications

Alexandria Radio is recommended for passing messages at long range.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Ch 16.

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 arriving with cargo to be discharged, or for loading cargo, will not be berthed unless receivers or shippers are ready with the necessary documents duly approved by the state agent/customs.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at jetty only.

Bunkering: Fuel oil is available by barge.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Ras Sudr is an oil loading terminal situated on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Suez.

The port

The bay provides an anchorage area approximately 1nm offshore in depths of around 13.0m.

MBM Tanker berth: There is a tanker terminal in position 29°35'N 032°42'E, consisting of an offshore berth which has 6 mooring buoys for accommodating vessels of 17,000 to 30,000DWT with a max LOA 167m and draught of 9.1m. Vessels are loaded through submarine pipelines connected to the shore installations.

A jetty is provided for the use of small service craft.

What are the pilot arrangements at Ras Sudr?

Compulsory.

What time zone is Ras Sudr in?

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

What is the water density at Ras Sudr?

1025.

Which load line zone is Ras Sudr in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ras Sudr?

The UN/LOCODE of Ras Sudr is EGRSU.

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