Sirri Island

1. Jazireh-ye Sirri pilot boarding Pilot boards25°55.0′N 054°34.2′E

Size limits

LOA 365m, beam 60m, draught 26.84m, 330,000DWT.

Water density

1030.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1-1.5m. Tidal streams run strongly at the loading platform making berthing difficult at times.

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

Approach

Mooring buoy 1nm NNE of Oil Jetty No1.

Port limits

The port limits extend 2.0nm.

Traffic schemes and VTS

None.

Anchorages

Anchoring is also prohibited SE of the Oil Loading Terminal and the pipeline area extending S from the S side of the island to the oil fields.

Restrictions

Vessels must not enter the port area within 2nm of the jetty without permission from the port control.

Tugs

Compulsory. Two tugs of 4,000hp available.

Mooring

Vessels berth portside alongside, mooring arrangement: 3, 2, 2 forward, 4, 2, 2 aft, using 2 tugs, sometimes 3.

The starboard anchor should be ready for emergency letting go.

The accommodation ladder, used for the pilot to board, is to be used also as a shore gangway.

During loading, a room should be made available for the pilot and loading master.

Fire wires must be rigged forward and aft during loading.

In the winter months, due to bad weather, the port is closed for in excess of 200 hours; in the summer months, the port is closed for up to 40 hours annually.

Charts and publications

BA 3409, 2441, 2442, 3175. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send ETA 96 and 48 hours in advance to Fax: +96 218 871 6345 (Production & Planning and Export Co-ordination, attention Sirri Marine).

ETA should be sent to NIOC offshore and agent, 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours in advance and thereafter any significant changes of ETA should be sent to the terminal radio station.

The following information should be supplied to the agent at least 72 hours prior to arrival, for submission to port authority.

Communications

VHF: Pilots and Terminal: Ch 16. Vessels should commence calling on Ch 16 from 4 hours before arrival.

IOOC Tel: +98 218 871 4102, Fax: +98 218 871 6345.

Notice of readiness

NOR presented on berthing.

Customs and immigration

Customs available but no immigration. A nominal charge is made for customs surveillance and also for revenue stamps affixed to extra copy of the Bill of Lading required by customs.

Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ports and Shipping Organization.

Position: Port Security Senior Officer.

Address: 751 Enghlab Av, Tehran 1599661464, Iran.

Tel: +98 21 849 32051.

Fax: +98 21 880 9329.

Mob: +98 91 238 42649.

Email: [email protected]

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 Iran 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.

Repairs

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Not available.

Medical

Available only in emergency cases.

Crew change

Not available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sirri Island Airport in Azad Pad Street, 1.2km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Sirri Island is situated in the S of the Persian Gulf, approx 25km W of Jazirat Abu Musa.

The port

Sirri Island has a deep water oil terminal, located on the E side of the island, consisting of a jetty with mooring dolphins, heading 017°, having a depth of 28.0m alongside. The main cargo is crude oil for export.

There is a deep anchorage close NE of the terminal.

Where does the pilot board at Sirri Island?

The pilot boards at Jazireh-ye Sirri pilot boarding, 25°55.0′N 054°34.2′E.

What time zone is Sirri Island in?

Local time at Sirri Island is UTC+3:30. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Sirri Island?

The deepest berth listed is at Sirri Oil Terminal: 26.84 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Sirri Island?

1030.

Which load line zone is Sirri Island in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Sirri Island?

Port State Control at Sirri Island: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sirri Island?

The UN/LOCODE of Sirri Island is IRSXI.

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