PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Saleef
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory and available during the hours of daylight only. Pilot boards in the anchorage.
Key data
updated Dec 2019Size limits
LOA 220m, draught 16.0m, 55,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saleef Port Terminal | 16.00 m | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Dec 2019Approach
The best approach to the port is from N and E of Jazirat Kamaran.
Anchorages
Vessels may anchor as convenient off the wharf.
Tugs
Tug available but not used for berthing.
Mooring
Vessels approach the berth head to wind letting go the offshore anchor before berthing. The pilot boat handles mooring lines.
Charts and publications
BA 143, 548. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).
Reporting before arrival
updated Dec 2019ETA and pre-arrival notices
As Salif Port Control handles operations at the port.
Communications
Vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 16 (0800-1000 and 1600-1800) after arrival at the port.
VHF: Port: Ch 16, 14.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Yemen Coastguard
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
ISPS Compliance: The US Coast Guard has reported that vessels arriving at US ports from any ports in Yemen, with the exception of Ash Shihr Terminal, Balhaf LNG Terminal and the Port of Hodeidah, will be subject to increased attention and are more likely to be boarded and inspected due to their country's failure to maintain effective anti terrorism measures.
Port services
updated Dec 2019Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available, but expensive.
Bunkering: Not available
Stores: Available but difficult to obtain.
Medical
A doctor is available, but the nearest hospital is at Al Hudaydah, 50km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Hodeidah International Airport located at Al Hudaydah, 86km.
Working hours
Normally 0700-1200hrs and 1400-2359hrs. Overtime 1200-1400hrs and 0001-0700hrs.
About Saleef
updated Dec 2019Where it is
As Salif (Saleef) is located on the N coastline, facing the E side of the island of Kamaran, 50km N of Hodeidah towards the Saudi Arabian border.
The port
The port is a natural deep water port approached through Madiq Kamaran and sheltered by Kamaran Island. Capable of accepting vessels up to 16.0m draught, the port's primary aim is the reception of bulk grain, vessels discharging into silos. The port exports bulk salt and imports grain and some general cargo.
Questions about Saleef
What are the pilot arrangements at Saleef?
Pilotage is compulsory and available during the hours of daylight only.
What time zone is Saleef in?
Local time at Saleef is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Saleef?
The deepest berth listed is at Saleef Port Terminal: 16.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Saleef?
1025.
Which load line zone is Saleef in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Saleef?
Port State Control at Saleef: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Saleef?
The UN/LOCODE of Saleef is YESAL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Saleef say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.