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Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory.
Key data
updated Aug 2020Size limits
Max LOA 170m, beam 26.5m, draught 9.5m, 30,000DWT.
Water density
1027.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range average 1.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umm Al Nar Refinery | 9.50 m | 170 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 Jun 2020Approach
There are 2 channels with depths as follows: Mina Zayad 13.0m navigation channel, and 11.0m for Khawer Al Bhagi navigation channel.
Port limits
From Buoy E1 and all the basin.
Traffic schemes and VTS
None.
Anchorages
Outside Mina Zayed.
Restrictions
Day time navigation only.
Tugs
Available.
Mooring
Mooring lines used, 3 head lines + 3 stern lines, 2 breast lines and 2 spring lines each end.
Charts and publications
BA 3177, 3715. Admiralty Pilot NP63, NP286(8).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA should be sent 72 hours prior to arrival and confirmed or amended 48 and 24 hours before arrival.
Notice of readiness
Arrival at Mina Zayed anchorage.
Documents
All International Marine Certificates to be valid.
Health
The standard International Bill of Health.
Customs and immigration
No Customs or Immigration in the port, nearest at Mina Zayed.
Flags
UAE flag and ship national flag.
Notices and regulations
Port Regulations & Information Book to adhere to.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Interior, Central Operation Department.
Address: PO Box 398, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +971 2 441 5288
Fax: +971 2 441 5266
Mob: +971 50 667 8700
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Not available.
Dry docks
Not available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Not available.
Bunkering: Not available.
Medical
Abu Dhabi.
Crew change
Not allowed at the port, only at Abu Dhabi.
Transport
Nearest airport: Abu Dhabi International Airport, 25km from Abu Dhabi City.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours. No night pilotage.
About Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port
updated Nov 2014Where it is
Located at the SE tip of Abu Dhabi, 25km from the city.
The port
Terminal for the loading and discharging of petroleum products from the oil refinery. Alternative name Sas Al Nakhl Petroleum Port.
Questions about Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port
What are the pilot arrangements at Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port?
Compulsory.
What time zone is Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port in?
Local time at Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port is UTC+4. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port?
The deepest berth listed is at Umm Al Nar Refinery: 9.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port?
1027.
Which load line zone is Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port?
The UN/LOCODE of Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port is AEULR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Umm Al Nar Petroleum Port 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.
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